Riverrafter21
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I was under the impression since the WDW version is similar to the Tokyo version Disney would like to try and wow the Japanese market into changing their mind about saving their version of Splash.
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News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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I think the opening of Tron helps absorb the crowds as a result of it's closure so perhaps thats why WDW is first
Smiley/OCD
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Keep looking up…I just read that update 3 times and NOWHERE in the description does it mention ANYTHING about AA’s. I REALLY, REALLY hope I’m wrong but I see screens, FEA projected AA’s on the few left on the ride.
Ripley said it best…
“Believe it or Not”
Coaster Lover
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Maybe, but it seems unlikely that Tron will be open by late January (and by contrast, Runaway Railway at DL will be opening by late January).
Sharon&Susan
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Not sure, but it is an accurate recreation of a 1923 Louisiana state license plate.
Riverrafter21
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Well done! Easter Egg solved. Construction starts in '23 and Orlando Zip 32872
I’m very nervous about this one, Disney needs to at minimum make this ride as good as Splash, and ideally better. To do so it will need to have memorable music and great visuals/story. The ride system remains intact so it’s got that going for it (best flume ride on earth) but I question if they can deliver the other two elements, especially since this ride will not feature the two characters with the best theme park songs (Ray, Dr Faciller) and seems to be completely ignoring the fairy tale elements of the story.
Casper Gutman
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That concept art does not alleviate my fear that the ride will contain long empty spaces occasionally punctuated by fairly constrained AA scenes ala Frozen Ever After.
The fact that they didn't initially understand how significant this redo would be to fans coupled with the fact that it seems to be largely a tie-in promo for a dingdang D+ streaming series are massive red flags.
The fact that they didn't initially understand how significant this redo would be to fans coupled with the fact that it seems to be largely a tie-in promo for a dingdang D+ streaming series are massive red flags.
Casper Gutman
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I think there's a pretty good chance that guest reaction gets Facilier shoehorned into the thing within three years of opening.
Without Ray, Facilier, the Prince and Princess as frogs, and (possibly) the music, what exactly is the charm of the IP here?
Just so happens my family and I will be there that weekend, but were not going to visit MK until Monday, the 23rd (to try to avoid some crowds), and now trying to figure out if it is worthwhile to switch.
For anyone has experience, how crazy is the last day of a ride being open (for the very last time)?
For anyone has experience, how crazy is the last day of a ride being open (for the very last time)?
montyz81
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You mean like they did with - Journy, WoM, Horizons, and 20K (Mermaid being the accepted replacement)? Rise of the Resistance is the only experience I see that is better than the one that replaced it in the last 20 years. I may be forgetting something, though.
the_rich
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I'm gonna have to say runaway railway is better than gmr imo
Disney Analyst
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Disney has announced Splash Mountain will close for the reimagining into Tiana's Bayou Adventure January 23rd, 2023.
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A New Scene and New Critters Are Introduced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
We’re one step closer to going down the bayou as Walt Disney Imagineering reveals a new scene from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Take a look at this new scene and some of the brand-new characters we’re creating specifically for the attraction comingdisneyparks.disney.go.com
That new concept art is gorgeous
-Pandora>Camp Minnie Mickey
-Millennium Falcon>Backlot
-Finding Nemo the Musical>Tarzan Rocks
-HEA>Wishes
-New Fantasyland>Poohs Thoughtful Spot/Ariel Meet and Greet (you cut off at 20 years)
Smiley/OCD
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Expect HOURS LONG LINES…
We are going Thursday for a week and have 2 days scheduled for MK and I HOPE to ride it a dozen times.
Casper Gutman
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Tiana pointing at some other AAs seems like a waste of a figure and awful storytelling (like hanging a giant banner that explains the plot). When was the last time WDW successfully built AA SCENES, ala Pirates, Mansion, WoM, Horizons, Spaceship Earth, Imagination, Splash, etc. rather then just posing one or two figures doing not very much in front of a screen ala Avatar, Frozen Ever After, RotR, etc.?
1000%.
Smiley/OCD
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Sorry, if I wanted to watch screens, I’d go to a movie…
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