Not sure if this has been discussed, but I saw an update on allearsnet.com that Splash Mtn. might close for a refurb in early Jan (2nd-27th) If this is true, hopefully the attraction will get the TLC that it needs! 
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Splash Mtn. refurb
- Thread starter diddy_mouse
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LudwigVonDrake
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They can use that time to remove the mold from the logs :lookaroun
BTW, Are the jumping waters working?
BTW, Are the jumping waters working?
peter11435
Well-Known Member
Yes, they are working.
That is the time when there is never a wait.... :fork:
Everything has been working fine for the past few weeks really....
natalia1681
New Member
That makes me sad
I'll miss it on my Jan 3-8 trip!
I'll miss it on my Jan 3-8 trip!
PianoManKD
Account Suspended
this is messed up.....if splash mountain AND rockin roller coaster are both closed when im down there in january im gonna cause hell with the company....thats just not fair at all.
HinunterZuNich
New Member
Yea I would be bummed but you kind of have to expect a refurb for a major ride at that time (post x-mas and not summer).
And to whoever said there was mold on the boats, there WAS NONE!!!! I was so amazed on my first ride when I noticed there was no disgusting smell when sitting in the logs. To my surprise, the handbar padding was brand new and fully brown.... I wonder how long it will take to get nasty haha.
And to whoever said there was mold on the boats, there WAS NONE!!!! I was so amazed on my first ride when I noticed there was no disgusting smell when sitting in the logs. To my surprise, the handbar padding was brand new and fully brown.... I wonder how long it will take to get nasty haha.
clarkstallings
New Member
They really ought to just replace the foam on the handbars with an impermiable solid. Do the handbars really need to be soft? I don't think so. To this day I will not under any circumstance touch those handbars. If the vehicle was to some how invert and I was about to fall out, I wouldn't grab those handbars to save my life. They are just disgusting.
majortom1981
Active Member
hmm
When I went about a week and a couple of days ago the last ride out of four had the jumping water not working.
So 3 out of four times the jumping water was working. Other then that everything seemed good.
When I went about a week and a couple of days ago the last ride out of four had the jumping water not working.
So 3 out of four times the jumping water was working. Other then that everything seemed good.
barnum42
New Member
When you see how many people close their eyes and curl into the foetal position for the main drop they are increasing their chance of whacking their noggin against the hand bar, which will be one reason to have it padded.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
You're all germaphobes. I also use the handlebars, and I've only gotten ebola once.
I hope this refurb restores the ride to it's original glory with all the animatronics and water effects working correctly. It's often hit or miss with this ride, and when things aren't working correctly, the ride is relatively poor for first timers.
I hope this refurb restores the ride to it's original glory with all the animatronics and water effects working correctly. It's often hit or miss with this ride, and when things aren't working correctly, the ride is relatively poor for first timers.
MSTINKHERBELL01
New Member
Rode it two times this weekend and everything was working a-ok!
becca-becca
New Member
We are going to be at WDW January 19-27. Is there any chance SM might open back up early? Has anyone ever have this happen? This is our favorite ride and we are dissapointed, although we know it is a risk we take for going in January.
barnum42
New Member
It does seem that many people are overly cautious of germs. It is my understanding that the human body, once exposed to germs is then able to build a decent defence against many of them. But living in too sterile an environment leads to the immune system not being allowed to build up to it's full strength.
The wide use of disinfectants at home has made things so sterile that people's immune system is missing out. I'm no slob, but I don't disinfect every surface, clean the loo eight times an hour and refuse to touch anything outside. Oh - I will touch raw chicken :lol:
Given my comparatively lapse way of dealing with germs I can say that it's been over ten years since I took time off work courtesy of a germ. I've had colds and I've had time off after breaking a bone but I'm sure one of the reasons I don't do sickies is that my immune system was not molly-coddled. It got the chance to recognise the enemy and can now effectively deal with it
Meeko
New Member
:lol: Thanks for the mental image - I laughed outloud at my desk.
barnum42
New Member
Then my existence today has been justified