News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure

[Californian Elitist]

I think @Californian Elitist may have been the one to clue me in and then I dug into it from there. Something to do with problematic depictions of African diaspora religions, particularly voodoo.

That wasn’t me, but yes, there have been criticisms about the portrayal of voodoo in the film.

The ride will apparently take place in between the film and the future D+ series. Given this, I don’t fully understand why folks are hoping to see Dr. Facilier in the attraction. I’m not saying it’s impossible, but I’m not expecting for him to be in the ride. They are writing new music and have created new characters for the ride. I’m not necessarily expecting to hear any of the music from the film, excluding maybe different takes on a particular song (like “Going Down the Bayou,” for example). So far, with the exception of some returning characters, nothing they’ve said or released this far has indicated that the ride will have strong ties to the film.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

I don't have much hope Facilier will be present. Maybe referentially, like his shadow, house, personal belongings, grave stone or something else similar in the background. But probably not as himself or his voice. That isn't anything I was told BTW, it just makes logical sense. Unless they're planning on reviving him for the D+ series and are keeping his presence secret as a surprise.

In the model of the ride, you can spot Mama Odie's colored bottles suspended inside the cave at the top of the big drop. So I assume she's taking over that lift scene.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I don’t fully understand why folks are hoping to see Dr. Facilier in the attraction.

Because he has the best villain song in a 30 year period, going back to "Be Prepared" through today, and counting.

 

[LittleBuford]

Because he has the best villain song in a 30 year period, going back to "Be Prepared" through today, and counting.

"Mine, Mine, Mine" from Pocahontas is excellent though admittedly not all that villainous.

 

[JohnD]

Because he has the best villain song in a 30 year period, going back to "Be Prepared" through today, and counting.

Which you get at the annual Hocus Pocus show at MNSSHP. But anything is possible. There could be a flashback.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Because he has the best villain song in a 30 year period, going back to "Be Prepared" through today, and counting.

I agree, but the ride isn’t directly based on the movie. They’re writing new music.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I’d say “Hellfire” was likely the last excellent villain song before “Friends on the Other Side.”

 

[Touchdown]

He’s also the best purely evil to just be evil Disney Villain since Jafar.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Which you get at the annual Hocus Pocus show at MNSSHP. But anything is possible. There could be a flashback.

I am decidedly not a character person. I never do meet-and-greets or anything, and I try to steer my kids away from them as much as I can. But the Facilier character performer in the Boo to You parade is worth the price of admission to MNSSHP alone. That dude is INCREDIBLE.

 

[JohnD]

I am decidedly not a character person. I never do meet-and-greets or anything, and I try to steer my kids away from them as much as I can. But the Facilier character performer in the Boo to You parade is worth the price of admission to MNSSHP alone. That dude is INCREDIBLE.

It's not a meet and greet but one of the best castle shows they have done in a long time. Facilier sings his memorable song in that one. (So does Oogie Boogie from Nightmare Before Christmas, BTW). If you love the Facilier performer from the parade, you'll be thrilled by the character in the show.

 

[LittleBuford]

I’d say “Hellfire” was likely the last excellent villain song before “Friends on the Other Side.”

I think it may even have been the last villain song full stop.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I think it may even have been the last villain song full stop.

Does “Mother Knows Best” count?

 

[UNCgolf]

Because he has the best villain song in a 30 year period, going back to "Be Prepared" through today, and counting.

I was about to argue with you that "Gaston" is a fantastic song, but then I remembered Beauty and the Beast came out before Lion King.

 

[TwilightZone]

I think the top 3 last true disney villains are Facilier, Mother Gothel, and King Candy, with the one closest to "flesh and blood" Disney being Facilier.

 

[LittleBuford]

Does “Mother Knows Best” count?

I meant the last before "Friends on the Other Side"!

 

[Joel]

As such, Facilier is dead by this point.

"Somehow, Facilier returned."

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Hellfire is unmatched. But Friends on the Other Side is about as good as Poor Unfortunate Souls and I even like it more than Be Prepared.

Mother Knows Best is certainly a villain song, especially with the reprisal.

 

[Touchdown]

Whenever Disney goes full on evil witch/wizard they make their best and most iconic villains, and there are 5 who stand out:
-Evil Queen
-Malnificent
-Ursula
-Jafar
-Dr Faciller

Yes there are other great villains (Cruella, Frollo, Gaeston, etc) but when you hear Disney Villain your mind tends to dwell on these 5.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I meant the last before "Friends on the Other Side"!

Ooohhhh!! Yes, I think you’re right. I can’t think of anything off the top of my head.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Does “Mother Knows Best” count?

Now we're really getting off topic but Meredith Inglesby guest starred as Mother Gothel on the Magic last year and she also did a couple of sets in Fathoms that gave me feelings.