Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain creatures sang their last notes in January of 2023, and Disneyland's on May 31, 2023. Now, the ride has closed its doors forever. The brand new ride replacing it, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, is inspired by Tiana, the radiant star of the 2009 animated hit The Princess and the Frog.
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The 1989 ride, popular for its five-story drop but made infamous by the controversial movie that inspired it, would close. Disney said at the time it wanted a more inclusive concept, one free of association with the racist 1946 film “Song of the South” and its white-centered depiction of slavery and stereotypes.
Splash Mountain has permanently closed at Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. While the structure and ride path will remain the same, the story will be changed to and rethemed to The Princess and the Frog Disney Animated movie based on New Orleans.
Splash Mountain super fans, you may want to avert your eyes. For everyone else, Tiana is on the way as noticeable Splash Mountain demolition and construction efforts are ongoing at the Magic Kingdom for the 2024 opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Splash Mountain, one of the theme park's most famous rides, features music and characters from the controversial 1946 film, “Song of the South.” The movie follows a young boy at a Georgia plantation during the Reconstruction era. The film has been criticized for using racist stereotypes and glorifying plantation life.
Splash Mountain has permanently closed at Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. While the structure and ride path will remain the same, the story will be changed to and rethemed to The Princess and the Frog Disney Animated movie based on New Orleans. There are a few reasons for this change.
Saying Goodbye. It's official… Splash Mountain at Disneyland will take its final plunge on May 30, 2023. The attraction will be officially closed as of May 31 to begin the transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure…and yes, this time Disneyland has confirmed the date.
Splash Mountain will be closed permanently at Disneyland Park beginning on May 31, 2023. The last day to ride the attraction will be May 30, 2023. Splash Mountain will then be transformed into Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is expected to open in 2024 at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain creatures sang their last notes in January of 2023, and Disneyland's on May 31, 2023. Now, the ride has closed its doors forever. The brand new ride replacing it, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, is inspired by Tiana, the radiant star of the 2009 animated hit The Princess and the Frog.
In case you've missed it, people are selling (what they claim is) water from Disney World's Splash Mountain, the famed ride that's getting reimagined because of its connections to the racist old movie Song of the South.
Needless to say, Disney has made no official announcements to close any of its wonderful Theme Parks, and as of now, the Walt Disney World Resort is still home to four: Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disneys Animal Kingdom with each Disney World Park at the Disney Resort having unique rides, ...
Refurbishments & New ConstructionsOn October 16, Moana Journey of Water will open at Epcot. Splash Mountain closed permanently beginning January 23, 2023. The ride is slated to reopen as Tiana's Bayou Adventure in late 2024.
Splash Mountain permanently closed at Walt Disney World earlier in 2023, with construction on the ride's overhaul starting quickly at the Orlando, Florida Resort.
Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana's Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We'll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline.
The Moana water ride is an exciting addition to EPCOT. By replacing The Seas pavilion and weaving Moana's narrative into its fabric, Disney is ensuring that the park continues to capture the essence of exploration and imagination.
Disney Closes a Ride at Major Disney World ResortThe near-constant wear and tear means that the Walt Disney Company is in an ongoing state of maintenance. Fun Fact: Every Disney Park performs routine ride maintenance, resulting in closures.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is scheduled to open October 16, 2023 within World Nature—the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.