Sectorkeeper71
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Was that the okefenokee flume ride? If so, I remember watching the defunctland video about that…interesting ride
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News Tiana's Bayou Adventure - latest details and construction progress
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TheEPCOTHistorian
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Ah yes, we’ve reached the point in this thread where we’ve mentioned ‘Tales of the Okefenokee’.
I love it.
UNCgolf
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It's a stretch to call it a rip-off -- they were based off the same stories (obviously), but Splash clearly used the versions created by Disney for Song of the South, and it was also a significantly better attraction.
Poseidon Quest
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Do you recollect where you got this information from? I Googled Jackson but didn't get any animatronic specific results. Are A5 animatronics just for Magic Skyway, or does that designation also apply to UoE or CTX? If there's any published work by him or quotes in Disney published material, I would be interested in reading it.
SplashJacket
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So what’ll end up being better?
Monster Mansion or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure?
Monster Mansion or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure?
Roger_the_pianist
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I knew I would be called out to call it a "rip off" of Okefenokee. The Six Flags version was around way before Splash and Tony Baxter said he was very familiar with the ride.
The footage and images that exist of Okefenokee make it look like a fever dream of Splash Mountain, or maybe the Nara Dreamland version
My point is that Tiana's Bayou Venture is not generic just because they took a character off of the ride vehicles and haven't replaced it with another figure.
The footage and images that exist of Okefenokee make it look like a fever dream of Splash Mountain, or maybe the Nara Dreamland version
My point is that Tiana's Bayou Venture is not generic just because they took a character off of the ride vehicles and haven't replaced it with another figure.
SuddenStorm
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Citing this-
as an inspiration or influence for Splash Mountain is disingenuous and a byproduct of modern Youtubers running wild with Disney history. It's influence went as far as 'I know that ride existed' and ends there.
Timber Mountain at Knott's, Song of the South, and the America Sings figures were the primary influence for the first pass at Splash Mountain.
And saying that Splash is a 'ripoff' of this is ridiculous.
as an inspiration or influence for Splash Mountain is disingenuous and a byproduct of modern Youtubers running wild with Disney history. It's influence went as far as 'I know that ride existed' and ends there.
Timber Mountain at Knott's, Song of the South, and the America Sings figures were the primary influence for the first pass at Splash Mountain.
And saying that Splash is a 'ripoff' of this is ridiculous.
SuddenStorm
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The logs were themed specifically to Splash with the Br'er topper. That's gone now, and they have no distinct marker to distinguish them as unique to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. If that's not making something generic, at least in regards to the logs, I'm not sure what is.
They could have done a frog topper or something.
TheEPCOTHistorian
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100%.
In fact, I’m so desperate to watch WDI flex their muscles stateside in any capacity that I’m almost willing to set aside the issues with this project and approach it openly.
JohnD
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"The magic is gone."
DisneyFanatic12
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Lots of posts in this thread, wow! Maybe this has already been answered, but I just started thinking about it again. When I ride the WDW railroad, there is a grey (I remember it being grey at least), elevator sized building off what appears to be the side of Splash Mountain, or sorry, TBA.
Anyways, has this tower/building always been there? If not, does anyone know what it is/might be?
EDIT:
I think I found what it might be…
Obviously, this confirms that this was here before the retheme (if this is indeed the grey structure I remember seeing). Do you think that this is just a the backside of the facade, or is this a stairwell or possibly something else?
Anyways, has this tower/building always been there? If not, does anyone know what it is/might be?
EDIT:
I think I found what it might be…
Obviously, this confirms that this was here before the retheme (if this is indeed the grey structure I remember seeing). Do you think that this is just a the backside of the facade, or is this a stairwell or possibly something else?
TheEPCOTHistorian
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I’m 99.99% sure that’s part of the service facility for the water treatment infrastructure. That large rectangle directly next to the ‘shaft’ is the massive pool of water being cycled through the attraction. It’s always funny to see ear hats and other items floating in the murky water.
You are correct, the holding pond is there.
DisneyFanatic12
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That makes a lot of sense, especially given its proximity to the water inlet at the top of the lift hill. Now I can leave my brain to ponder on something else. Thanks!
Brer Oswald
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The one that ripped off Song of the South?
SplashJacket
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Monster Mansion is lowkey a great attraction. I’ll take it over Figment, Fast, or Simpsons any day of the week.
yensidtlaw1969
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She was almost certainly built by WDI, they typically do their own marquee figures. But I'll ask around to try and confirm.
TheEPCOTHistorian
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D’amaro mentioned at D23 that they were developed in-house. They’re branded with the tri-circle Mickey on their steelwork.
LittleBuford
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I agree, but so is calling what we’ve seen of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure generic. Even those who disapprove of the retheme should be able to acknowledge that it’s rather distinctive.