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

February 3, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

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 … Read more

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PHOTOS: Scaffolds Installed in Flume, More Queue Disassembly Spotted at Splash Mountain for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Conversion in Magic Kingdom

February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 Chuck Mirarchi

It looks like workers are digging a little deeper as work continues to transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. No sooner did guests take … Read more

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‘Please Keep Dry’ and More Theming Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls at Magic Kingdom

January 30, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Splash Mountain is now closed permanently at Magic Kingdom to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Construction walls around the attraction feature references to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, … Read more

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Splash Mountain Pressed Penny Machines Return to Magic Kingdom

January 27, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The Splash Mountain pressed penny machine that was previously removed as construction walls went up is now available again. The machine is still underneath the … Read more

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PHOTOS: Laughin’ Place Sign Removed From Splash Mountain Play Area in Magic Kingdom

January 26, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Signage has been removed and replaced from the Splash Mountain-themed Laughin’ Place play area in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. The sign that previously hung on … Read more

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THE LAST SPLASH: Watch the Final Ride & Closing Moments of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom

January 23, 2023 Spencer Lloyd

After more than thirty years, guests took their final plunge into the Briar Patch on Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom on January 22, 2023. … Read more

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The Complete History of Splash Mountain at Disney Parks

January 22, 2023January 21, 2023 Tom Corless

As we near the demise of one of the most iconic attractions in the history of the Disney theme parks, we felt it was important … Read more

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Extended Queue Set Up, Long Line Forms for Pressed Pennies During Final Weekend of Splash Mountain’s Existence at Magic Kingdom

January 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Tomorrow, January 22, 2023, will be the final operating date for Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom. In anticipation of a busy final two days, Cast … Read more

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Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Yet to Open Today

January 18, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom has yet to open today, January 18, 2023, just a few days before its permanent closure. Some Magic Kingdom guests … Read more

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Reopens Following Refurbishment

January 14, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom has reopened following a quick refurbishment. The coaster was closed from January 9 through January 13, 2023. January … Read more

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New Walt Disney World Railroad Narration Still Mentions Splash Mountain, Doesn’t Reference Upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

December 23, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The new narration on the Walt Disney World Railroad, which finally reopened today at Magic Kingdom, still references Splash Mountain and doesn’t allude to the … Read more

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New Black Walt Disney World MagicBand+ Now Available

December 17, 2022 Justin Topa

A new MagicBand+ was spotted in the Frontier Trading Post, featuring classic Walt Disney World symbols in an array of retro neon colors. Walt Disney … Read more

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New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art of Louis and Animal Band Released

December 2, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney has released new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art featuring Princess Tiana and Louis in the Louisiana bayou. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will replace Splash Mountain … Read more

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BREAKING: Splash Mountain Closing Forever on January 23 at Walt Disney World

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World has announced that their version of Splash Mountain will be closed forever starting on January 23, 2023, for its transformation into Tiana’s … Read more

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Figment and Walt Disney World ’71 Limited Edition Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

November 12, 2022 Michele H

Two new limited edition pins celebrating Walt Disney World have arrived. One features EPCOT and Figment, while the other celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cinderella … Read more

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Giant Christmas Tree and More Decór Arrives at Magic Kingdom

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 Katie Francis

The giant Christmas tree has been installed at Magic Kingdom, along with other decór for the holiday season. Town Square Peppermint sticks and toy soldiers … Read more

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