#DISNEY LOG FLUME RIDE MOVIE#

The best next step to remove all traces of this racist movie would be to re-theme Splash Mountain into a Princess and the Frog themed ride.' ĭisneyland ride Splash Mountain (pictured being ridden by Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon and family) is being criticized for its relation to the movie 'Song of the South' GettyĪmong the criticisms levied at Song of the South, which has not been released by Disney on any platform since the late 1980s, is that all of its black characters are shown as perfectly content working in plantations for white employers. Disney has removed Song of the South from its library, refusing to share it on DVD or their streaming services. The petition concludes: 'While the rides storyline is not an exact version of the movies plot line it is derivative from it, the characters, the songs and locations are all main features of the ride. While the ride is considered a beloved classic it's history and storyline are steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes from the 1946 film Song of the South.'

The classic log flume ride Splash Mountain is featured in Disneyland, Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland. The petition reads: 'Disney parks should be a home for all to enjoy regardless of race, age, whatever your background may be. This petition points out the ride is based around the 1946 movie Song of the South - a movie that Disney considered too racist to put on its streaming service Disney+. Also, you never know what'll end up on the internet.With Walt Disney World due to reopen from July 11, and California's Disneyland to open its doors from July 17, a petition has been launched focusing on the brand's longstanding water ride Splash Mountain.Įarlier in June, a petition titled 'Re-theme Splash Mountain to Princess and the Frog' was released onto. It isn't worth it though, as the photo will be deleted and you may kicked out of the park. Family Inappropriate: The rumors of women flashing their breasts for the camera during the final drop of Splash Mountian are true.Zip-a-Dee Lady: The paddleboat seen in the final room of Splash Mountain is the Zip-a-Dee Lday which is 36 feet wide and 22 feet tall, much smaller than the Disneyland version.Animatronics: There are 68 audio-animatronic figured in Splash Mountain.Other than show tweaks, the ride remains essentially unchanged since it opened in 1992. To avoid this, the ride's 'story' only uses material from the less tendentious animated portions of the film and none from the live action scenes. The Attraction's History: It is interesting to many that Disney created an attraction based on a movie, Song of the South, that Disney refuses to rerelease over concerns that it would be protested as racially insensitive.At this location: In order to build Splash Mountain in this locatin it was necessary to demolish and relocate Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland train station for the Walt Disney Word Railroad.Leg room is a bit limited, but shouldn't be too much of an issue riding alone in a row can allow for spreading legs a bit wider. Weight and Size Issues: Each row of the log consists of two bucket seats which can be uncomfortable for large people. Exit is done in the same area as entry so your equipment will be on hand.Īudio: Assistive listening and reflective captioning devices are available for this attraction at Guest Services. At the conclusion of the ride you'll need to be able to stand and step up out of the log. The seats are below floor level and will require a step down and being able to sit down to floor level. Wheelchair Transfer: It is necessary to transfer from wheelchairs and ECVs into the floating log units. Ride Access: The queue area is accessible by wheelchairs and ECVs. People with heart, blood pressure, back, or neck problems should not ride. Most of the attraction is very calm with a couple small drops, but the fall at the end of the ride is more than 50 feet. Health Restriction: Essentially all the same issues as would be found with a normal roller coaster. Queue Description: Though there isn't a whole lot of interest to see, the queue is well themed as a trip around and through Splash Mountains Chickapin Hill. Wait times of an hour or longer are not uncommon. Wait Times: Splash Mountain is one of the most popular attractions at Magic Kingdom (except on cold days) and using FastPass is strongly recommended. This attraction is open during evening Extra Magic Hours but not the morning version. Open/Close: Opens and closes with the park.

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