Splash Mountain Will Change to Princess and the Frog--WILL OPEN 7/11 as Splash

[SaintsManiac]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/splash-mountain-to-be-rethemed-to-princess-and-the-frog/

https://twitter.com/x/status/1276184049959292929

 

[subtchr]

Is there a Disney source for this?

 

[SaintsManiac]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ng-to-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[GBRforWDW]

Is there a Disney source for this?

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ng-to-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[sponica]

Well to be fair, I'm not sure there are many people under 35-ish who are aware of Song of the South (even if they've never seen it). It always seemed odd that there was a ride based on IP that nobody under a certain age has seen.

 

[FCDub]

Will be great. Good on them.

 

[osufeth24]

As long as we get some Dr Facilier I'm game

 

[SaintsManiac]

As long as we get some Dr Facilier I'm game

I'm hoping he's there right before the drop!

 

[GPC0321]

My first reaction was sadness, because I love Splash as it is...but...I also love Princess and the Frog and think it could be really cool. Not sure what we're going to be dropping into...obviously not a brier patch anymore, but it'll be cool. Gosh, I hope it remains as long as it is now. I love how long that ride is. It'll definitely be different, but I bet it'll be great.

I'm going to re-watch the movie now. Something good to do on this rainy day.

 

[qwerty2k]

No problem with this even though I love splash mountain. I feel it will fit in much better at Disneyland with it near New Orleans square, not sure how it’s going to fit into its place in world as much though?

 

[cakebaker]

Love it!

 

[SaintsManiac]

Now we need a new restaurant to go with it.

 

[mousemoose]

If this is true, this is terrible news. I love Splash Mountain. They already took out the offensive parts from Song of the South when they built it. I hope this new ride fails miserably. Honestly, this is the biggest, pull-the-rug-out-from-under-you piece of crap news on the planet. I have never been more sad and disappointed in Disney. Looks like the song zip-a-dee-doo-dah will be erased from existence too.

 

[Great Mr. Lincoln]

This is disgraceful.

 

[andreaxmichelle]

I think this is a great idea! I love the movie and the concept art looks amazing.

 

[ofcabbagesandkings]

Glad we got a chance to ride it in its classic form on our last trip, but excited for the change too. And like PP said, I hope it maintains its length. I was surprised and delighted by how many different scenes there were when we rode it. And it would be great if they had some kind of themed food nearby, even if just a beignet stand.

 

[Aug2020distrip]

I’m looking forward to it, but selfishly hope it’s not under construction when we go in April, it’s my fav ride!

 

[stindall]

I’m honestly super surprised this is happening and while I’m going to miss Splash a lot, I think this will be great! It’s also surprising to hear it’s been in the works since last year. I’m not sure I buy that.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I’m honestly super surprised this is happening and while I’m going to miss Splash a lot, I think this will be great! It’s also surprising to hear it’s been in the works since last year. I’m not sure I buy that.

It's been a rumor for a really long time.

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

I'll proudly stand in the minority here and say I'm extremely disappointed with this news. It amazes me how PC this country has become. People get offended by being offended now.

Remember; just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right. And that goes for whether or not you like singing Zip a dee doo da (which I KNOW 90% of "die hard" Disney fans enjoy) or whether or not you think dole whips are better than churros. It's either all or nothing. This whole pick and choose what I'm offended by safety bubble this world currently lives in is laughable.

I for one will continue to display my Splash Mountain merch on my WDW shrine!

::respectfully steps off soapbox::