How Big Is the surprise drop in the Dark On Splash Mountain?

My observations tell me that it depends on where you are in the log and how it is loaded. If it is heavy up front the splash will be bigger because the nose digs deeper in the water.

What I have seen an experienced the first would be the most, 2nd row next, 3rd row after that and the last row...almost nothing. Even then it isn't a complete soaking experience. The front will hit you in the face and it is a significant amount of water but it doesn't really saturate, that I have seen.

I believe I read somewhere that if it is really cold out they don't run the attraction...but I have never witnessed that because I have never been there in really cold weather.

Good to know, thanks :-)
 
If you're just asking this question out of curiosity, this may not be helpful, but if the drops make you a little nervous.....: someone once posted that if you drop your chin to your chest during the drop it will make the sensation much more tolerable. It works for me!
 
How wet do you get from the drop?

I'm going in Jan for the first time and I know it can get really chilly.

If you find that you want to ride, but you are worried about getting wet, you can always wear a light-weight rain poncho. I do, if I don't want to sit in wet jeans for the rest of the day. I'm not too proud to wear a poncho on Kali at DAK either!

(You can get the ponchos at the Dollar Tree, usually 2 to a package. If you want to use it more than once, you can roll it tightly and it will fit right into a sandwich-size ziplock bag.)

:tink:Have a Magical visit!
 
I always ask not to be in the front of the log, as water can come over the front and wet your lap. Otherwise, you only get sprayed in the face... that's all.

As far as the dark drop goes, it is quite a surprise that it gives the butterfly effect on you stomach... and then it goes up over a bump that's so much fun!
 













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