Walls Up on Tom Sawyer Island Near ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire Site, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Reopen at Disneyland

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Following the Maleficent dragon fire during “Fantasmic!” that resulted in an evacuation of the western end of Disneyland Park and the total destruction of the dragon itself, new construction walls are up around the area this incident occurred, and one of the temporarily closed attractions — Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes — is running once again. … Read more

PHOTOS: Rockwork Reconstruction Underway as Splash Mountain is Reimagined to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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Construction has really began picking up speed as Splash Mountain is being reimagined to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Rockwork Reconstruction Underway We stopped by Magic Kingdom today and noticed the construction crew working on the transformation from Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure were hard at work at the bottom of the flume. Much of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Start Patching Holes in Splash Mountain Façade at Magic Kingdom for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation

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After completely removing the tree atop Splash Mountain, crews are hard at work on other areas of the closed Magic Kingdom attraction as they turn it into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Flume A dozen crew members were gathered around the flume at the bottom of the attraction, where the welding curtains have been taken … Read more

PHOTOS: Top of Splash Mountain Tree Removed at Magic Kingdom

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Yesterday, we saw crew members cutting into the Splash Mountain tree at Magic Kingdom. Today, the top of the tree is gone. Although the tree was originally part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art, it was later revealed that it would be removed as the ride’s backstory was altered. Splash Mountain Tree At least a few feet … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Begin Cutting Down Splash Mountain Tree at Magic Kingdom

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Crews have begun cutting into the Splash Mountain tree at Magic Kingdom to remove it as the ride is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Tree Although the tree was originally part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art, it was later revealed that it would be removed as the ride’s backstory was altered. Late last month, … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Repainting Splash Mountain Track During Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation at Magic Kingdom

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Crews have refurbished and repainted some of the Splash Mountain track at Magic Kingdom as the attraction is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Much of the visible work has been concentrated around this section of the ride’s flume that goes under the Frontierland bridge. Scaffolding across the trough acts as walkways for crew members. We … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Now Surrounds Splash Mountain Tree, Removal Imminent as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Progresses at Magic Kingdom

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Scaffolding now completely surrounds the tree at the top of Splash Mountain as crews prepare to remove it for the transformation of the Magic Kingdom attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Tree Scaffolding covers much of the attraction’s mountainous façade, too, and we have seen large holes cut into the fake rockwork. Scaffolding wraps … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scaffolding Surrounds Tree Atop Splash Mountain For Removal During Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation

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More scaffolding has been erected around the top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom as crews prepare to remove the attraction’s iconic tree. The ride is being transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” Although the tree was originally part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art, it was later revealed that … Read more

PHOTOS: More Splash Mountain Signage Removed at Magic Kingdom for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation

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More Splash Mountain signage has been removed as the attraction is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain Entrance The Lightning Lane and Stand-By Entrance signs are now gone. From the Walt Disney World Railroad, we could see where the posts for the signs used to be. Most signage was removed weeks … Read more

PHOTOS: Giant Hole Cut Into Splash Mountain For Transformation Into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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After marking the spot with spray paint, crews have cut a giant hole into the front of Splash Mountain as it is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain Façade The hole in the mountain is behind the scaffolding and blue scrim. Some of the steel framework and supports for the mountain … Read more

Spray Paint Marks Future Construction on Splash Mountain for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation at Magic Kingdom

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Demolition and construction continue in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom as Splash Mountain is turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a projected opening of late 2024. Splash Mountain Flume Most work we have seen is here in the flume at the bottom of the attraction. Sections of rock façade have been torn up around the track … Read more

More Holes Cut Into Façade, Queue Lights Removed as Splash Mountain is Transformed Into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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At Magic Kingdom, more holes have been cut into the façade of Splash Mountain next to the flume at the bottom of the ride’s drop as it is turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Flume This is where we have been able to see the most construction activity, including work inside the tunnels under … Read more

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Closing for Refurbishment in April

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland park will be closed for a refurbishment beginning on April 3, 2023. The Disneyland calendar currently only goes through April 3, so a reopening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is not yet available. It will likely be a relatively basic refurbishment. The attraction last closed for a two-month … Read more

Birdhouses Removed From Ride Path of Former Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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Construction at Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom has moved to the top of the attraction as it is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Since our last update, more birdhouses have been removed from the attraction. Birdhouses were previously removed from the Splash Mountain queue. This tree near the top of the ride had a few … Read more

Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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Construction has moved up to the top of Splash Mountain as it is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. We’ve seen plenty of work on the ground since Splash Mountain closed just a few weeks ago. The water ride was drained and crews constructed pathways across the trough with wooden planks and scaffolding. … Read more

PHOTOS: Lanterns Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls, Birdhouses Removed From Former Splash Mountain Queue

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Elements continue to be added to the construction walls around Splash Mountain as it becomes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Two lanterns now illuminate the underpass beneath the Walt Disney World Railroad train station. One of the lanterns is right above a new Tiana’s Foods sign. The walls also feature stamps themed to Tiana’s … Read more