New Merchandise Featuring Br’er Rabbit Released at Walt Disney World

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A new drawstring backpack at Walt Disney World recycles old Magic Kingdom artwork that still features Br’er Rabbit and the old Cinderella Castle paint job. Drawstring Backpack – $24.99 The new backpack is light blue with black drawstrings. The design on the front is from 2006 when Disney Parks took on the tagline “When Dreams … Read more

Original Br’er Bear, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Rabbit Carvings Were Replaced With Generic $200 Art Anyone Can Buy Online

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Yesterday, the art of Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Rabbit in The Briar Patch gift shop over by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, formerly Splash Mountain, was replaced by art depicting generic forest creatures. That artwork is so generic, that anyone can purchase the three pieces on BlackForestDecor.com (no offense to the designer intended — it’s … Read more

BREAKING: Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Rabbit Art in Briar Patch Shop Replaced with Generic Forest Creatures

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The art of Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Rabbit in The Briar Patch gift shop over by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, formerly Splash Mountain, has all been replaced by art depicting generic forest creatures. Br’er Rabbit & Company Replaced in The Briar Patch Where a portrait of Br’er Rabbit once hung over the fireplace, a … 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

CONFIRMED: Splash Mountain at Disneyland to Close Forever in May 2023

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UPDATE: Disneyland Resort is unwilling to confirm the date that was released to the OC Register and is stating there is no current date set for the closure of the attraction. Rumors first reported on WDWNT.com of Splash Mountain’s closure at Disneyland have been confirmed and the ride will cease operation in May 2023, according … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/22/23 (The Last Day of Splash Mountain, Ariel’s Grotto Meet & Greet Returns, New Runaway Railway Adaptable Ear Headband, & More)

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It’s time for our Sunday stroll, and today is extra special. Join us around Magic Kingdom as we ride Splash Mountain one last time, meet Ariel inside her grotto once again, and more. We’re one of the first on the bridge, and it soon filled up quickly with eager guests. Everyone was ready to bid … Read more

PHOTOS: Iconic “You May Get Wet” Br’er Rabbit Sign Vanishes from Splash Mountain Days Before Closure, Did a Guest Try to Steal It?

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Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is set to end its 30-year-run at the Magic Kingdom on January 22, 2023, but the entire ride may not make it until then. As anticipation begins for the end of one of the most iconic rides in the history of Disney theme parks, one of its most recognizable … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/4/21 (New 50th Anniversary Gondolas, Lightning Lane Signage Pops Up at Multiple Hollywood Studios Attractions, New 50th Celebration Buses Take a Trip, and More)

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Hello everybody! I hope you’re ready to join us on another adventure as we discover just what waits in store for us today at Walt Disney World. Today we took a walk around the many lands of Magic Kingdom and traveled through the star studded streets of Hollywood Studios. We definitely found some surprises, so … Read more

PHOTOS: Br’er Rabbit Bronze Statue Removed From Hub at the Magic Kingdom

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While no official closure date for Splash Mountain has been announced for the Magic Kingdom, it seems one of its characters is already losing representation in the park. The bronze Br’er Rabbit statue has been removed from the park’s Hub, where a number of Disney characters have been immortalized. The film the character comes from, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/13/21 (“it’s a small world” Colorful Paint Job Continues, Liberty Square Bridge Receives New Stain, Multiple Decorative Panels Are Mounted at Disney’s Polynesian Village Monorail Station, & More)

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Good morning from a magical day at Cinderella Castle! Starting our day off with a stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center before boarding the monorail to Magic Kingdom, more “royal” blue paint has been added to poles around the ticket booths. A new bus sign greets you as you head back into the parking … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/17/20): Fireworks Testing at Magic Kingdom, Voice of Brer Rabbit Comments on Princess and the Frog Retheme Coming to Splash Mountain, Tour a “Lion King” Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation, Tony Baxter and Greg Hale Inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Jess Harnell, Voice of Brer Rabbit on Splash Mountain, Speaks About the Attraction’s Future Retheme at Disney Parks

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We learned in June that Splash Mountain at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland would be closing sometime in the near future to be re-themed to The Princess and the Frog. This is the main project Disney is emphasizing as they pursue their new Inclusion Key. The ride is based on Disney’s film Song of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Broken Fishing Goose Animatronic Covered in Nets While Other Technical Issues are Fixed on Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom has been plagued with issues recently, which guests are taking particular interest in given the announcement that it would soon be transformed into a Princess and the Frog attraction. Today we found several technical issues fixed, but more have arisen. Br’er Bear is once again bobbing back and forth in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/21/20 (Heavy Crowds, Rex Pajamas, Hollywood Brown Derby Canopy Refurbishment, and More)

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We visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on a hot and crowded day where it appears that guest attendance is returning to pre-pandemic levels. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror started at a 20 minute wait when we arrived, but it soon jumped up to 45 minutes with a line stretching down Sunset Blvd. Rock ‘n’ Roller … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Edition Br’er Fox, Bear, and Rabbit “Splash Mountain” 30th Anniversary Sequoia Wood Carvings Arrive at Magic Kingdom

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Limited edition Splash Mountain sculptures, hand-carved from giant sequoia wood, have arrived at the Magic Kingdom. There are three sculpture designs available. These are similar to the Haunted Mansion sculptures we saw last year. Cast Members must handle the sculptures with gloves so as not to ruin the wood with oils. The first features Br’er … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Merchandise Restocked at Splashdown Photos in the Magic Kingdom

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Since the Magic Kingdom reopened, Splash Mountain merchandise has been flying off the shelves. (At least when the shelves have it!) Guests got another crack at select merchandise today, which was restocked this morning at Splashdown Photos. Cast members opened bags of Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear plush to an eagerly awaiting crowd. … Read more