Time to Remember Splash Mountain - The Splash-tronaut Photo Thread

[GatorChris]

Now that I've climbed back from the ledge of the Empire State, I'm calm enough to start talking about and remembering Splash Mountain. I realize it's not gone yet. But with this C19 thing, I'll probably never see it again before the blasted change. So I'd like to start a thread of Splash Mt memories and pictures. Truly, no other ride in the history of Disney has produced better ride pictures than Splash Mt (which again makes me question the sanity of the DisExecs). So I'd like to start the thread with a few things. First, a link to "Ernest goes to Splash Mt". It was a TV special I remember watching as a kid with my family back in 1989.

And now, the start of the greatest photo thread of all time: The Splash Mountain Splash-tronaut Compendium of Awesome Poses. Here's my favorite, with my smallest in the Ewok costume from the Jedi Training. Now it's your turn! Help me remember my all-time favorite ride...RIP

 

[boscoj]

Obviously, the boys knew exactly where the camera was lol....

 

[mariezp]

Thanks for sharing the video. We are a pretty quirky family so we have always laughed at Ernest.

Sharing a few of our Splash Mountain photos from over the years...

My husband and son 2015.


I usually hang out with our daughter who is scared of heights so I seldom end up riding Splash. Love it when I do get the chance... although we usually go in the fall so I really don't miss the getting wet part when it is cold. Anyway, got the whole family on this one in 2016.



My husband and son 2018.

 

[lindyv321]

Here are a few of mine

 

[Laundress]

Does anyone remember that a lot of the animatronics were originally Used in the attraction America sings?
That was one of my favorites as a kid.

 

[StarlitNight05]

DH and I in 3 & 4. I held my watch too high but it still works

Oh boy, I'll miss you Splash.

 

[DizMe]

I don't know why they'd get rid of the big drop, so hopefully those great photo ops will still exist. So many great memories; my daughter who is now 20 and a CM used to love riding in the very front when she was 4, before they stopped letting kids ride up there. As far as the ride change, I think it's time. It's a very cute theme but the history is extremely shaky.

 

[crystal1313]

A. Couple of my favorites!


Bunny ears are not planned. Lol. Dabbing was my boys ideas. And the other one we are trying to look bored. Lol

 

[GrandBob]

Here's DW and I in seats 2 and 3, with dear granddaughter in seat 1 with the "Girls Rock" T-shirt. She's having fun

 

[mrsw94]

A. Couple of my favorites!
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Bunny ears are not planned. Lol. Dabbing was my boys ideas. And the other one we are trying to look bored. Lol

How many times in a row did you get to ride? 3?!?

 

[mrsw94]

February, Pouring Rain. Had the ride to myself. She asked if I wanted to go again. I said I was good.

 

[crystal1313]

How many times in a row did you get to ride? 3?!?

4 times! Once with all 4 of us and then my DH was done. LOL. So I went back with the kids and we rode 3 times in a row without even exiting because no one else was in line. We were trying to go more than that but my youngest had to use the restroom. It was SO fun! They made me practice dab before the big drop (because I had never dabbed before). LOL.

 

[Mike_M]

I don't know why they'd get rid of the big drop, so hopefully those great photo ops will still exist. So many great memories; my daughter who is now 20 and a CM used to love riding in the very front when she was 4, before they stopped letting kids ride up there. As far as the ride change, I think it's time. It's a very cute theme but the history is extremely shaky.

No worries. The track is expected to stay exactly the same, including all the drops. Looking forward to riding the new theme when it happens.

 

[GatorChris]

One of my faves. The Titanic Splash!

 

[StarlitNight05]

My Mom was going through photos and found this tonight. My Dad and I had the log to ourselves. This was in December 2007, so excuse the poor resolution. His expression is priceless

 

[crystal1313]

I love it @StarlitNight05 ! LOL. Did your mom take this photo? I'm impressed she was able to get this shot!

 

[StarlitNight05]

I love it @StarlitNight05 ! LOL. Did your mom take this photo? I'm impressed she was able to get this shot!

Yes she took the photo. It was a really cold morning and we were some of the only people on Splash. LOL! I'm impressed it came out so well.

 

[crystal1313]

Yes she took the photo. It was a really cold morning and we were some of the only people on Splash. LOL! I'm impressed it came out so well.

SO fun! That is the best time to ride!

 

[Epicnemesis]

Not mine but still the greatest splash photo ever made.

 

[StarlitNight05]

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Not mine but still the greatest splash photo ever made.

This picture is amazing. I still have my GameCube!