Splash Mountain Archives

VIDEO: Splash Mountain Removed, Tiana's Bayou Adventure Added to Disneyland Railroad Narration

May 31, 2023

Now that Splash Mountain has permanently closed at Disneyland, the attraction has been removed from the Disneyland Railroad narration. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which will replace Splash Mountain, is now mentioned. Updated Disneyland Railroad Narration Disneyland Railroad takes guests directly through Splash Mountain. It used to feature a glimpse of the scene featuring animals singing “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” … Read more

PHOTOS: Tiana's Bayou Adventure Signs on Construction Walls Around Splash Mountain in Disneyland

May 31, 2023

Splash Mountain at Disneyland has permanently closed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” Construction walls featuring Tiana’s Bayou Adventure signs are now up around the attraction in Critter Country. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls Walls don’t (yet) block the front of the mountain or the briar patch at the … Read more

Details on the Return of the Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World, Guest Jumps Out of Splash Mountain Log at Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (5/30/23)

May 30, 2023

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, May 30, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

VIDEO: Guest Jumps Out of Splash Mountain Log at Disneyland During Panic Attack

May 30, 2023

A young woman was caught on video taking matters into her own hands and exiting Splash Mountain at Disneyland by jumping out of her moving log vehicle while having a panic attack. Guest Climbs Out of Splash Mountain Log TikTok user Fatima Yusuf Wright (@fatimamusic786) was filming some of her ride on Splash Mountain when … Read more

Seating Preferences Now Offered for Dining Reservations, Limited Time Passholder Lounge Coming to EPCOT, and More: Daily Recap (5/24/23)

May 24, 2023

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 Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: New Scaffolding Erected for Attraction's Water Tower at Tiana's Bayou Adventure

May 24, 2023

A new tall scaffolding structure has been set up on the former Splash Mountain façade for a water tower at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Water Tower Scaffolding We spied a new scaffolding structure on Splash Mountain as it’s being reimagined into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. More metal framing and platforms were added to the front front of … Read more

PHOTOS: More Foliage Added to Mountainside for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

May 23, 2023

We spotted a few new changes to the transformation process for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Flume The edging repairs seem to be complete. Previously, construction crews chipped away at sections of the edging, poured new concrete, and painted it to match. We presume some Louisiana-native plants may be used in the landscaping here. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Foliage Added to Tiana's Bayou Adventure Façade at Magic Kingdom

May 18, 2023

As Splash Mountain is turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, new details are being added to the attraction façade. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flume Not much looks different at the bottom of the attraction, where rockwork has been demolished and reconstructed next to the flume. There are purple strings tied around some of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Rockwork Demolition and Reconstruction Continues on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

May 12, 2023

Construction crews are busy turning Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new “Princess and the Frog”-inspired attraction at Magic Kingdom. Since our last construction update, there have been some minor changes at the ride. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flume Here at the bottom of the attraction, the peninsula in the center of the flume’s curve … Read more

PHOTOS: Fresh Concrete Placed, Rockwork Painting Continues on Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

May 9, 2023

Construction crews have been restoring and repainting rockwork on the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure façade in Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flume At the lowest part of the attraction, work continues around the ride’s flume. Green tubes are around the edge of the peninsula in the curve of the flume. Crew members were working in the … Read more

Liberty Belle Stuck on Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, Guests Evacuated

May 8, 2023May 6, 2023

The Liberty Belle got stuck on the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Some reports indicated that the boats couldn’t get off Tom Sawyer Island, either. A Tweet from ResortTV1 reported the incident, as seen below. The boat, which was evacuated, was left stranded between Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain. According to Twitter … Read more

PHOTOS: Rockwork Painted in Flume for Splash Mountain Transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

We noticed a few changes in progress on the flume within the Splash Mountain transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, including painting on the newly reconstructed rockwork. Flume Construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Several changes are taking place within the flume portion of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It looks like crew members have started to scrape away … Read more

Crews Prepare to Tear Up Queue of Splash Mountain for Tiana's Bayou Adventure Transformation at Magic Kingdom

April 28, 2023

Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom is being transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with an expected opening date in late 2024. Cats are the first “guests” to explore the attraction, but we can only see it from over and around construction walls. Splash Mountain Construction Scaffolding covers the mountain, where trees have been removed to make … Read more

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

April 23, 2023

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

VIDEO: Adventurous Feline Claims First Ride on Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

April 19, 2023

A cat decided to take a scenic stroll on the empty rivers of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as construction continues around the site. Perhaps they were feeling nostalgic for Splash Mountain, or hoping for a sneak peek of the upcoming re-themed attraction — we may never fully understand the mysterious motivations behind this unexpected but welcome … Read more

Experts Say Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board's 'Superior Authority' Resolution Won't Work, Bob Iger 'Glad' to Meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Feud, & More: Daily Recap (4/13/23)

April 13, 2023

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 Thursday, April 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more