There is, but the stairs alongside and other aspects made it a bit different.
I was on this site when that fence wall was added.
Yes, I am old.
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I was on this site when that fence wall was added.
Yes, I am old.
MerlinTheGoat
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Looking through old videos, it appears that it was added between 2004-2005. Again though, I wonder what sort of safety concerns there were with this particular spot. If it's absolutely necessary, then I wish there was some better looking solution.
I also wonder if that's one of the reasons why the fence didn't appear in the TBA render for WDW. Perhaps whoever created it had art references from WDW's Splash from before the fence was installed. I get the sense that the mural may not have been planned initially, but was just tacked on a the last second when someone noticed the fence. Speculation though...
I also wonder if that's one of the reasons why the fence didn't appear in the TBA render for WDW. Perhaps whoever created it had art references from WDW's Splash from before the fence was installed. I get the sense that the mural may not have been planned initially, but was just tacked on a the last second when someone noticed the fence. Speculation though...
That spot's stairs were very obvious and it was more common for bold guests to leap out there.
A continuation of the safety changes of one of the nastiest theme park deaths of the property's history. Much later of course, lap bars were added as a guest deterrent to help out as a deterrent with all of the other spots.
MerlinTheGoat
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I'd have figured the final lift before the big drop would be a favorite choice for people to to try and jump out (and any where before the drops). Either way, I still think there has to be some sort of more subtle and better looking solution to this. Disneyland never added such a fence to theirs, and they're even more careful about safety than WDW.
The lap bars were a much more recent addition at WDW. I think Tokyo had them for a lot longer (not sure if it opened with them or not). But they were only added to WDW in 2011.
The lap bars were a much more recent addition at WDW. I think Tokyo had them for a lot longer (not sure if it opened with them or not). But they were only added to WDW in 2011.
Well remember the lift where this wood is, is clearly near beginning of ride and walkways are visible. It is the first big lifthioonof.the ride and after you see the big drop(,many guests presume it is next where it is not) and the staircase and caverns to the Adventureland and frontier land corner is very obtainable by comparison to someone making that choice.
Lawyers and compromise safety has varies things
Disneyland's never added deterrent lapbars either.
That 2000s incident and clientele habits changed many things.
That is interesting that you find Disneyland to be more careful about safety.
MerlinTheGoat
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When I say that Disneyland cares more about safety than WDW, I am referring to only after Pressler/Harriss era. And more specifically, not so much Disney itself but rather OSHA. Generally known for being much more demanding about safety regulations than Florida.
Though it does surprise me that Disneyland never redid their logs to implement SOME sort of restraining feature. Whether lap bars or seat belts. Unless that's not possible to do for some reason. I don't know whether there exists any other traditional log flumes with such restraints.
Though it does surprise me that Disneyland never redid their logs to implement SOME sort of restraining feature. Whether lap bars or seat belts. Unless that's not possible to do for some reason. I don't know whether there exists any other traditional log flumes with such restraints.
Brer Oswald
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Perhaps it blocks the evac path from water spillover due to the water canons?
Dudley Doright's logs went from traditional seating to deterrent lapbars.
I would agree that Disney has more OSHA California specific situations. I don't think that translates to care as the previous things have caused enforcement. And Disneyland had perhaps the most egregious company at fault death accident in 2003.
I don't think that means Disneyland cares more about safety than WDW.
I would say that means Disneyland has more history in government regulation.
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SilentWindODoom
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Huh. The one on the left looks so much... thicker than either of their movie designs to me.
Drew the Disney Dude
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Photos from MickeyBlog — this is the first piece of merch for Bayou Adventure.
As seen on the back of the card, this is the Imagineer who designed the Tiana Animatronic, so this concept art could have some importance for the ride itself. My first thought was that this is general art and maybe something we will see in the queue, but what if that's the outfit Tiana is going to be wearing in the finale and the missing ingredient is the tiara?
I could easily see Imagineering loving the idea of a callback to the movie ending the ride with her in this new outfit, and a new tiara like she had as a kid. The fact that this tiara pin is the FIRST piece of merchandise, on top of multiple pieces of art, makes me think this is the storyline.
I agree - the tiara plays a major part.
Looking back at some old Splash videos has made me realise just how big this building is - in particular all of the smaller ‘connecting areas’ they will need to theme…like all the outdoor sections, the slippin’ falls section etc
It’s a pretty long ride.
Looking back at some old Splash videos has made me realise just how big this building is - in particular all of the smaller ‘connecting areas’ they will need to theme…like all the outdoor sections, the slippin’ falls section etc
It’s a pretty long ride.
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Dear Prudence
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Truthfully, I don't understand why they didn't lead with something like this instead of spinning on pointless stuff like the tiles on the ground or the weather vane. Clearly, this woman has some really great credentials. Her topiary work is great.View attachment 762578View attachment 762579
Photos from MickeyBlog — this is the first piece of merch for Bayou Adventure.
As seen on the back of the card, this is the Imagineer who designed the Tiana Animatronic, so this concept art could have some importance for the ride itself. My first thought was that this is general art and maybe something we will see in the queue, but what if that's the outfit Tiana is going to be wearing in the finale and the missing ingredient is the tiara?
I could easily see Imagineering loving the idea of a callback to the movie ending the ride with her in this new outfit, and a new tiara like she had as a kid. The fact that this tiara pin is the FIRST piece of merchandise, on top of multiple pieces of art, makes me think this is the storyline.
ToTBellHop
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Animated figure and AA installation is underway. Summer 2024 looks increasingly likely for us.
MerlinTheGoat
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Have you heard anything about AA quantity? Particularly for the finale scene since that has come under scrutiny for possibly having a significant reduction in figures compared to Splash.
ToTBellHop
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No but apparently the overall quantity is impressive. Lots of animated characters in addition to the AAs like Splash.
Brer Panther
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If the tiara is the secret ingredient we're looking for, why the heck is it in the bayou? Or a salt mine, for that matter?
James Alucobond
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I mean, at least one version of her tiara is created by magic in the bayou (along with her most popular gown).
MerlinTheGoat
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I've heard similar reports, though i've yet to hear any sort of exact number attached (closest was cupofchai's "over four dozen" comment). An "impressive" amount could mean anything in modern terms. Over the past two decades, their AA populations in new attractions have been in numbers well under 20. The initial source who told me this was implying that it would compare favorably to the quantity Splash had. But it's admittedly old information now. And they also said they would be reusing some of the AS figures as well (at least at Disneyland), something that Splash Archive and cupofchai have said won't be happening. And also again that the finale would see a severe reduction in AA's.
Hopefully they maintain a number on Splash's quantity. I've got my eye on the finale in particular, because that was one heck of an awesome and densely packed scene. Reducing that number to single digits would probably ruin the attraction for me, even if they do right by the other scenes.
I heard of another possible new development that may end up slowing down progress at WDW if it happens. Something about resources potentially being pulled away from WDW and reallocated to get DL's open sooner. Big if though.