Question about Splash Mountain

[Planogirl]

We recently returned from Disneyland and I've been wondering something about Splash Mountain. Is the big drop higher than the one at MK or did it seem that way because I rode in the front for the first time ever? Or maybe the car configuration made it seem that way? It just seemed higher and endless.

I LOVED this version of Splash by the way. I was shocked at the wait times and so happy for FastPass even if Indiana Jones ate up most of ours.

 

[Planogirl]

Bump... I don't mind killing a bunch of threads but we're still wondering about this!

 

[tiggeroo42]

I noticed this, too. I checked the DL and WDW websites, and both claim it's a five-story drop. I think the reason it seems longer is because of the log configuration--it's more narrow. I've only been on Splash Mountain at WDW once, but I've been on the DL Splash many times, and I think it's definitely a more thrilling drop no matter where you sit!

 

[WDW2002]

I don't have an answer for you but I can't wait to compare notes after our WDW in December.

My kids just got back from a trip with their Dad and they didn't even go on this because of the 120 mins waits. I was a bit bummed (not only because I didn't get to go) but I was hoping to hear how the new logs looked and if it made the ride "feel" any different.

 

[Planogirl]

There was an 120 minute wait when we rode it too so I was very glad to have FastPasses. We grabbed our FastPasses around 1:00 in the afternoon to get 7:40-8:40!!! But it was a great ride.

The new logs made me feel a lot more isolated. They gave DS the front with me behind but he decided that was too much for him and I rode in the front for the first time ever. I kept shouting things over my shoulder to DS because the drop makes him feel a little nervous. I even had to twist around to show him the bars to hang onto on the sides because he didn't see them. It was a new ride in more ways than one for us!