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Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
Read full article: Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racistA new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California.
‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ to take over Splash Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in 2024
Read full article: ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ to take over Splash Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom in 2024Disney Imagineers dropped a few new details about the planned reimagining of the Splash Mountain ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
Disney shares details about upcoming ‘The Princess and the Frog’ attraction
Read full article: Disney shares details about upcoming ‘The Princess and the Frog’ attractionDisney announced the attraction last year saying it would be taking over the Splash Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Guests soaked as Disney’s Splash Mountain ride takes on water
Read full article: Guests soaked as Disney’s Splash Mountain ride takes on waterORLANDO, Fla. – A boat on Disney World’s popular Splash Mountain ride took on water Sunday, forcing passengers to get off early and soaking them from the waist down. A Disney spokesperson confirmed that one of the log-shaped boats took on water and five people got off safely. Ingrsoll, who works at another theme park, said she would still ride Splash Mountain again after the incident. A Disney spokesperson did not say what caused the ride to take on water. In June, Disney announced Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be re-themed to Disney’s 2009 film “Princess and the Frog.” Due to the coronavirus pandemic a construction date has not been announced.
In case you missed it: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ‘Princess and the Frog’
Read full article: In case you missed it: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ‘Princess and the Frog’It’s transformation central at Disney Parks in the U.S., as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. MORE: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainIf you haven’t heard of the film, you’re not alone. If you’re unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, here’s a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Br’er Rabbit as he looks for his “laughing place.” All the while, Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are in hot pursuit of Br’er Rabbit. “Many adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,” the “Keep Splash Mountain” petition said.
Are you ready? Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ‘Princess and the Frog’
Read full article: Are you ready? Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ‘Princess and the Frog’It’s transformation central in Disney Parks in the U.S. as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The popular water ride will soon be re-themed to Disney’s 2009 film about a frog prince wanting to be human again. If you’re unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, here’s a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Br’er Rabbit as he looks for his “laughing place.” All the while, Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are in hot pursuit Br’er Rabbit. “Many adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,” the “Keep Splash Mountain” petition said.
Disney changing Splash Mountain, ride tied to Jim Crow film
Read full article: Disney changing Splash Mountain, ride tied to Jim Crow filmThe Splash Mountain ride at Disney parks in California and Florida is being recast. Disney officials said the ride would no longer be tied to the 1946 movie, "Song of the South," which many view as racist. Instead, the revamped ride will be inspired by the 2009 Disney film, "The Princess and the Frog," which has an African-American female lead. Splash Mountain first opened as a log-flume ride at Disneyland in the late 1980s. Many adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories," the Keep Splash Mountain" petition said.
Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash Mountain
Read full article: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainORLANDO, Fla. – There are growing calls for Walt Disney World to change the theme of its popular log flume ride Splash Mountain. The attraction is based on the 1946 Disney film “Song of the South," which has been criticized for its stereotypes of black people. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Br’er Rabbit as he looks for his “laughing place.” All the while, Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are in hot pursuit Br’er Rabbit. One idea bouncing around social media is a total theme change to the ride -- and fans are looking to Disney’s film “The Princess and the Frog”. Princess and the Frog Splash Mountain retheme for Disneyland thread.