Splash Mountain Drop? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Brita · 07-10-2009, 03:29 PM

I know there's a drop at the end of Splash Mountain which I'm really worried about.. I'm TERRIFIED of heights! Does anyone know how tall the drop is and at what angle? Should I really be worried about the drop? Thanks soo much!

Cinderumbrella · 07-10-2009, 03:32 PM

Just close your eyes, it will be over before you know it!! The rest of the ride is too cute too miss!!

MelanieC · 07-10-2009, 03:34 PM

This is one of my favorite rides. The ride is long by Disney or other ride standards. It's so cute and the theming is fun and cute. The drop is big, but it's really not that big of a deal. Close your eyes and it will be over quickly. It's a must do and really not that bad.

Have fun

Plus after the drop you still have a bit more of the ride to see

WDSearcher · 07-10-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brita

I know there's a drop at the end of Splash Mountain which I'm really worried about.. I'm TERRIFIED of heights! Does anyone know how tall the drop is and at what angle? Should I really be worried about the drop? Thanks soo much!

The final plunge of Splash is about a 45 degree angle. It is 52 1/2 feet long (when the attraction opened, it was the longest flume chute in the world). Guests descend at a speed of approximately 40 miles per hour, faster than the rockets at Space Mountain.

That said ... it's a few seconds of drop. But if you are truly TERRIFIED of heights, then it's not the drop that will scare you, it's the fact that from the top of it, you do in fact look out at the park. Which means you can see how high up you are. And you're probably about 60-65 feet in the air when you start to drop. If it were a dark ride where you couldn't tell how high up you were, I don't think you'd have a problem with the drop itself. But in this case, you might want to avoid it.

1hero2princesses · 07-10-2009, 03:37 PM

It was my DD3's favorite ride. She calls it the bunny ride. It is really not that big a deal. I was on it with my DS 5 and my DD3 and the first time I did have my arms around them both but it really isn't bad at all. She probably rode it about 6 or 7 times while we were there. A woman in front of us was a little nervous. Turned around and saw us and said uh - how old are your kids? I told her and told her it was DD favorite ride. She said - well I guess if she can do it, I can do it.

The_Princess's_Mommy · 07-10-2009, 03:43 PM

It's really not too bad, and it's over before you know it.

Think of it this way....if they drop was SO bad, they'd make you wear a better harness!

vettegirl · 07-10-2009, 04:41 PM

The drop is overwith so fast and you will look back and say that was it!

Eeyore'sthebest · 07-10-2009, 04:52 PM

My DD is scared of everything fast and her favorite ride is SM. You'll be fine.

iuki · 07-10-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brita

I know there's a drop at the end of Splash Mountain which I'm really worried about.. I'm TERRIFIED of heights! Does anyone know how tall the drop is and at what angle? Should I really be worried about the drop? Thanks soo much!

I am truly afraid of heights, and Splash Mountain is my favorite. I just close my eyes at the end. When I ride Soarin in Epcot, I close my eyes at the start, but I also like the ride. No way, however, could anyone pay me to ride the Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios.

Trust me - you'll LOVE Splash Mountain.

iuki

siskaren · 07-10-2009, 05:27 PM

You can always watch people coming down the drop from the bridge before you get in line to get a better idea of what it looks like.

Schmeck · 07-10-2009, 05:29 PM

One and two and three and four and five, said with my eyes squeezed shut and a death grip on the handrail...

That's how I do the Splash Mountain drop! To note, there are a couple of much smaller drops inside the attraction (Pirates of the Caribbean sized) and the ramp up to the big drop is a bit unnerving too.

WDWAlexx · 07-10-2009, 05:37 PM

Its about a 45 degree angle and it looks quite long but it lasts about 5 seconds, its nothing to worry about, just enjoy it and then close your eyes at the drop.

marchbreak · 07-10-2009, 07:08 PM

Brita I totally know where you are coming from! We have been to MK 4 times and it was the 4th visited that I finally had the guts to try it . I took a deep breath just before the drop and you know I actually liked it! Can't say the same about Tower of Terror All I can say is I will never do that ride again. We are going back in a month and I will be riding splash mt again.

jacksmom · 07-10-2009, 07:30 PM

I know how you feel!

I don't like roller coasters at all. But my dh told me all about how cute/themed the ride is and being the Disney lover that I am, I knew I had to do it!

I am now happy to say that after stressing about doing it

It is my favorite ride!

I also then got up my nerve to try Space Mtn and didn't like it at all!

But, I can at least say that I have now ridden every ride in the MK!

bytheblood · 07-10-2009, 07:40 PM

Land Frontierland
Soft opening date July 17, 1992
Opening date October 2, 1992
Vehicle capacity 8
Length 2600 ft (792.5 m)
Audio-animatronics 68
Drop Angle 45 Degrees
Track height 52.5 ft (16 m)
Maximum speed 40 mph (64.4 km/h)
Height requirements 40" (102 cm)

07-10-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
Brita Princess of New Jersey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: On a beautiful beach in NJ. Posts: 106	Splash Mountain Drop? I know there's a drop at the end of Splash Mountain which I'm really worried about.. I'm TERRIFIED of heights! Does anyone know how tall the drop is and at what angle? Should I really be worried about the drop? Thanks soo much! __________________ July 2009 POR June 2011 POR

07-10-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
Cinderumbrella Wench Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawkeytown Posts: 9,915	Just close your eyes, it will be over before you know it!! The rest of the ride is too cute too miss!! __________________ Next Trip: POR~Royal Room & Yacht Club ~June 5-19, 2013 ~ Our 5th Annual Birthday Trip Previous Trips: Pop Century August 2012~ Yacht Club Regatta Club June 2012~ Beach Club Stone Harbor Club November 2011~Yacht Club Regatta Club June 2011~ Boardwalk Innkeepers Club November 2010~The Contemporary September 2010~The Contemporary June 2010~ Grand Floridian RPC December 2009~The Contemporary June 2009~ Grand Floridian December 2008~ Pop Century May 2008~Grand Floridian August 2007~Animal Kingdom Lodge December 2006~ Port Orleans Riverside October 2005~ Beach Club February 2000~Grand Floridian August 1997

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MelanieC BL II - Blue Team Not off base any more WISHing my way to success! I'm lost again - What's new DIS WAAAP -The smack on the head when you've been DIS'ing too long Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 11,971	This is one of my favorite rides. The ride is long by Disney or other ride standards. It's so cute and the theming is fun and cute. The drop is big, but it's really not that big of a deal. Close your eyes and it will be over quickly. It's a must do and really not that bad. Have fun Plus after the drop you still have a bit more of the ride to see __________________ Melanie- 9/6/94-9/9/94 3nts Disneyland Hotel, 9/2/95-9/10/95 Offsite, 11/27/96-12/7/96 SOG, 11/25/99-12/5/99 ASMovies, 9/16/00-9/23/00 ASMovies, 11/24/01-12/09/01- 15 nts ASMovies, 11/23/02-11/08/02 - 15 nts ASMovies, 11/14/03-11/22/03 8 nts CR, 11/20/04-12/05/04-15 nts ASMovies, 7/16/05-7/31/05- 15 nts POP, 7/28/06-8/13/06- 16 nts POP 7/13/07-7/29/07-16 nts POP, 3/20/09 - 3/24/09 4 nts ASsports, 8/7/09 - 8/25/09-18 nts POP, 7/16/10 - 8/1/10-16 nts POP, 7/15/11-7/30/11 -15 nights POP, Next trip August 2014..excited to be planning again!

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1hero2princesses DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,056	It was my DD3's favorite ride. She calls it the bunny ride. It is really not that big a deal. I was on it with my DS 5 and my DD3 and the first time I did have my arms around them both but it really isn't bad at all. She probably rode it about 6 or 7 times while we were there. A woman in front of us was a little nervous. Turned around and saw us and said uh - how old are your kids? I told her and told her it was DD favorite ride. She said - well I guess if she can do it, I can do it. __________________ Me DH DS 5 DD 3 DD 2

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The_Princess's_Mommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, NJ Posts: 182	It's really not too bad, and it's over before you know it. Think of it this way....if they drop was SO bad, they'd make you wear a better harness! __________________ FREE DINING! Wilderness Lodge, Dec 2012 FREE DINING! AoA, LM Sept/Oct 2012 FREE DINING! Pop Sept/Oct 2011 Quick 4 day Kidani trip Aug 2011 FREE DINING! Pop August 2010 First extended family trip! All Star Sports - June 2009 All Star Sports - Jan 2009 FREE DINING! Wilderness Lodge - August 2008 FREE DINING! POFQ - Sept 2007 AKL & POFQ Jan 2007 Off site (Frist WDW trip!!!) June 2004

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vettegirl Proud USAF Wife! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 4,603	The drop is overwith so fast and you will look back and say that was it! __________________

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Eeyore'sthebest DIS Veteran Not So Tagless in NJ They don't call them crackberries for nothing! talk about chafing! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Girl! Posts: 6,741	My DD is scared of everything fast and her favorite ride is SM. You'll be fine. __________________ Allison DH Me DD13

07-10-2009, 05:27 PM	#10
siskaren DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 4,359	You can always watch people coming down the drop from the bridge before you get in line to get a better idea of what it looks like.

07-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#11
Schmeck Funny thing is now my 17 year old naps almost every day and so do I! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Massachusetts Strong! Posts: 7,281	One and two and three and four and five, said with my eyes squeezed shut and a death grip on the handrail... That's how I do the Splash Mountain drop! To note, there are a couple of much smaller drops inside the attraction (Pirates of the Caribbean sized) and the ramp up to the big drop is a bit unnerving too. __________________ Mar '13 - PC Aug '12 - PC (Best Trip Ever!) Aug '10 - PC June '08 - ASMo (school trip) Aug '05 - BC Aug '04 - PC, AKL Oct '02 - AKL, POR May '99 - CBR May '96 - CBR Dec '80 - offsite

07-10-2009, 05:37 PM	#12
WDWAlexx Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: middlesbrough, uk Posts: 4	Its about a 45 degree angle and it looks quite long but it lasts about 5 seconds, its nothing to worry about, just enjoy it and then close your eyes at the drop.

07-10-2009, 07:08 PM	#13
marchbreak Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Brita I totally know where you are coming from! We have been to MK 4 times and it was the 4th visited that I finally had the guts to try it . I took a deep breath just before the drop and you know I actually liked it! Can't say the same about Tower of Terror All I can say is I will never do that ride again. We are going back in a month and I will be riding splash mt again.

07-10-2009, 07:30 PM	#14
jacksmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: mooresville,nc Posts: 3,902	I know how you feel!I don't like roller coasters at all. But my dh told me all about how cute/themed the ride is and being the Disney lover that I am, I knew I had to do it! I am now happy to say that after stressing about doing it It is my favorite ride! I also then got up my nerve to try Space Mtn and didn't like it at all! But, I can at least say that I have now ridden every ride in the MK! __________________

07-10-2009, 07:40 PM	#15
bytheblood DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,317	Land Frontierland Soft opening date July 17, 1992 Opening date October 2, 1992 Vehicle capacity 8 Length 2600 ft (792.5 m) Audio-animatronics 68 Drop Angle 45 Degrees Track height 52.5 ft (16 m) Maximum speed 40 mph (64.4 km/h) Height requirements 40" (102 cm)

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