Splash Mountain Archives

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 10/13/17 (Alien Encounter, Passholder Lines, Splash Mountain Closure, Etc.)

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017

Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for Fall weather and the lighter crowds of the season. I’m of course joking, it has been above 90 degrees everyday and the parks have been super crowded, but we went anyway… Welcome to the Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder entrances don’t seem to be leaving … Read more

SHOP NOW: Splash Mountain 25th, A Bug's Land 15th Anniversary Limited Release T-Shirts

October 9, 2017

Shop Disney has released two new attraction anniversary shirts today. The first shirt is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, while the second shirt is celebrating the 15th anniversary of A Bug’s Land at California Adventure. Just click on the shirts to buy them now! Save Save

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch a Splash Mountain Ride Breakdown Evacuation, Woman Jumps Out of Log Despite Safety Warnings

June 27, 2017June 19, 2017

If you are a hardcore Disney Parks fan, you no doubt wear your ride evacuations like a badge of honor. While other guests are often angry or scared during an attraction breakdown, you are excited at the possibility of walking through a show scene in a ride and out some backstage exit door, undoubtedly seeing … Read more

Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom to be Closed Summer/Fall 2017 for Refurbishment

April 26, 2017April 21, 2017

Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom will be going down for an almost 3 month long refurbishment this Summer and Fall. The attraction will be closed August 28th through November 16th, 2017, reopening on the 17th should all go according to plan.

Splash Mountain Disney Parks Tsum Tsum Collection Released Today

December 8, 2017January 10, 2017

A Disney Parks exclusive Tsum Tsum series was surprise released on the Shop Disney Parks App today. The series features characters from Splash Mountain. Again, these Tsum Tsum are available now, but only through the Shop Disney Parks app. There is no word as of yet if they will be released in the parks, but … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 10/17/16 (Tower of Terror Covered, Star Wars Land, New Fantasmic, ETC.)

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

Disneyland Reporter Conner Purzycki return us to the Disneyland Resort this week to see all of the latest happenings. The Tower of Terror is quickly vanishing, Star Wars land is quickly appearing, and 2 new sneak preview attractions are being offered. Let’s take a look: Star Wars Land Construction With the warped Tower of Terror … Read more

Hostess with the Mostess - Top 5 Water Rides at Disney World Results

August 31, 2016

Welcome back to WDWNT’s Hostess with the Mostess! The best place for your weekly Disney fix! It has been unbelievable hot where I live! While swimming in my pool I was inspired to talk about the cool, refreshing, and exciting water rides of Walt Disney World. If you are behind and missed last week’s post … Read more

Tom Corless' 12/8/14 WDW Photo Report (Hub Remodel, New Magic Kingdom Merchandise, Animal Kingdom Construction, ETC.)

March 4, 2019December 8, 2014

I recently visited the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks at Walt Disney World and have plenty of newsworthy photos to share with you from my trip, so let’s see what’s new and exciting: We begin with the latest progress on the Hub at the Magic Kingdom It may look rough, but with … Read more

Dirk Wallen's 2/4-2/8/14 WDW Photo Report

March 4, 2019February 11, 2014

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Downtown Disney over the last few days, so let’s take a look at everything happening around Walt Disney World right now: Nikon photo spot now in place near the Rose Garden Some more planter work happening near the hub… rumors … Read more

Dirk Wallen's 11/18/13 WDW (Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs) Photo Report

November 19, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney yesterday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look: The statue with the Brer characters is back at Splash Mountain, but still behind walls for now A look at the now-completed signage package … Read more

Joe Hogarty's 3/21/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

April 11, 2013March 22, 2013

Today we welcome WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty to the team with his very first photo report! Joe visited the Magic Kingdom to catch Splash Mountain now that it has reopened from refurbishment, but he also got some pictures of progress on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train and A Pirate’s Adventure to share with us, so … Read more

Dirk Wallen's 2/11/13 WDW Photo Report

February 24, 2013February 12, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Monday and has a ton fo newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

Work continues on Splash Mountain

Dirk Wallen's 2/2/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

February 4, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has some fantastic pictures of new progress on the Big Thunder Mountain interactive queue, A Pirate’s Life: Treasures of the Seven Seas, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and more, so let’s take a look: While the Main Street Bakery is closed, guests can head … Read more

Josh Siegel's 2/12/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

February 5, 2024February 16, 2011

Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has a few newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

Goodbye Toontown…

Jamie Nakagiri's 2/4/11 - 2/6/11 DLR Photo Report

February 5, 2024February 12, 2011

DLNT Podcaster Jamie Nakagiri was also at the Disneyland Resort last weekend to host Hangin’ 10 and captured some newsworthy photos to share.

First stop, The new Disney Gallery Exhibit

"Everybody's Got a Lap-Bar in Place" - Video of Splash Mountain's New Logs

February 5, 2024February 1, 2011

Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom re-opened from refurbishment today with new logs utilizing lap bars to keep guests in the seats. WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was on the scene and remarked they are”comfy, have plenty of room, and no different then those you would find at Big Thunder Mountain”. You can judge for yourself … Read more