PHOTOS: Scaffolding Reaches the Top of Splash Mountain During Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation at Disneyland

Scaffolding now reaches the top of Splash Mountain in Disneyland as the attraction is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Scaffolding The scaffolding covers the tree at the top of the mountain, which will eventually be removed, just like its Florida counterpart. Scrim is wrapped around the top layer of scaffolding to keep workers … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Splash Mountain Closes Permanently at Disneyland

Four months after its Floridian counterpart closed, the original Splash Mountain at Disneyland has officially taken its last plunge into the Briar Patch. The flume ride will be turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, expected to open next year. Join us on a final adventure with Br’er Rabbit as he escapes Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear … Read more

BREAKING: Splash Mountain Closing Permanently at Disneyland on May 31

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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. Coinciding with the announcement, Disney also … Read more

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

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 their last ride on this beloved attraction last month, construction workers descended upon it to begin preparations for its transformation. Scaffolding bridges have been put up at the hairpin turn … 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)

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

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

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. With the conversion of the flume ride into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and set to open next year, we thought it prudent to take one voyage on the adventure of Br’er … Read more

Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Yet to Open Today

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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 have received a My Disney Experience notification stating the attraction is closed. It is also listed as temporarily closed in the tip board, but Lightning Lane is still available to … 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?

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

BREAKING: “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” Ride Announced to Replace Splash Mountain, Disney Officially Gives Opening Timeframe

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During the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans today, Disney announced that the replacement of Splash Mountain inspired by “The Princess and the Frog” will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The new ride will replace Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. The story of the ride is that Tiana, with Naveen and … Read more

Splash Mountain Currently Down at Magic Kingdom

Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

Splash Mountain failed to open with the rest of Magic Kingdom this morning and remains closed as of 10:45 a.m. According to Cast Members, it is closed due to technical difficulties. They don’t know when it will reopen but were hoping within the next couple of hours. Splash Mountain had a delayed opening on March … Read more

Splash Mountain Fails to Open at the Magic Kingdom Following Tornado Warning Conclusion

Update: Splash Mountain finally came online at about 5:00p.m. today. After a tornado warning caused all outdoor attractions to be unavailable at the Magic Kingdom this morning, Splash Mountain was the only attraction that failed to reopen after the tornado warning ended at 1:00 p.m. Splash Mountain is currently listed as “Temporarily Closed” on the … Read more

PHOTOS: Guests Evacuated from Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom This Morning

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It was hardly a zip-a-dee-doo-dah morning in Frontierland today at the Magic Kingdom, as less than 30 minutes from park opening, Splash Mountain was down for the count. At 9:20 AM, it was a normal (busy-ish) Sunday morning at the Magic Kingdom, with Splash Mountain already posting a 45 minute wait. By 9:30 however, logs … Read more

Disney Issues Statement Regarding Removal of Splash Mountain’s “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” From Disneyland Resort Music Loops

The Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, originally from Song of the South and the main theme of Splash Mountain, was quietly removed from Disneyland Resort music loops across the Esplande and Downtown Disney recently. In response, Disney has just released a statement regarding its removal. The song was typically played between the Frozen Medley … Read more

BREAKING: “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” Song Quietly Removed From Disneyland Resort Music Loops Ahead of Splash Mountain Closure

UPDATE: Disney has released a statement regarding the removal of the song from Disneyland Resort music loops. You can read the full statement here. The Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, originally from Song of the South and the main theme of Splash Mountain, has been quietly removed from Disneyland Resort music loops across the … Read more