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July 4th has usually been free from refurbs (with exceptions, but it's a busy time of year, so more people are inconvenienced)... That's one reason why we used to go in the summer, extended hours, little/no refurbs, and the weather is a known (hot an humid).
They have spread out attendence over the year, so there really are no slow times. There aren't really any high times either it seems. A day here and there, but it seems more constant. Which is good, less staffing fluctuations, etc. Easier to manage a business like that...
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Well, Splash is now down for a 3 month refurb. Opening back March 20. Not the 6 month full on refurb I hoped, but hopefully 3 months will allow them to get things back to somewhat normal and not just the band-aid approach they've been using every January. From talking to some of my friends it sounds like they've heard the fans (finally) and are really putting some resources into this refurb. I'll remain a little skeptical, but I also have hope as these friends aren't generally know to steer me wrong.
Chris, aka Strmchsr
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning, Guests with Special Needs, and Weather Guru
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Originally Posted by Strmchsr
Well, Splash is now down for a 3 month refurb. Opening back March 20. Not the 6 month full on refurb I hoped, but hopefully 3 months will allow them to get things back to somewhat normal and not just the band-aid approach they've been using every January. From talking to some of my friends it sounds like they've heard the fans (finally) and are really putting some resources into this refurb. I'll remain a little skeptical, but I also have hope as these friends aren't generally know to steer me wrong.
The pictures I saw today showed a decent amount of scaffolding and rock work being removed. So here's to hoping they fix it right.
04 Honeymoon ,Swan and off property WDW
05 1st Annivesary, off property WDW
07 at All-Star Music WDW
08 Disneyland
09 AKV-Kidani Village WDW
10 AKV-Jambo House/Boardwalk. 11 Kidani Village
September 2012 Jambo House
December 2013 Grand Californian
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I'm hoping this takes the path that most refurbs do, start off with a three month deadline and then magically get expanded once they see the true damage. lol. Hoping they get in there and say holy cow, we need a MINIMUM 6 months!
~*~Tonya~*~
1st = 1992
ASMo = Jan. 6-12 '07
POP = Jan 5-11 '08
BWV = Jan 6-16 '09
BCV = Jan 12-22 '10
BWV = Jan. 21-29 '11
BWV = Jan. 21-28 '12
BWV = Dec. 8-15 '12
BCV/BWV=Jan. 24-Feb. 1 '14
BWV = Jan. 16-24 '15
BWV = Jan. 29-Feb. 6 '16
BWV = Jan. 20-28 '17
BWV = Jan. 26-Feb. 3 '18
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Originally Posted by TinkerbellT421
I'm hoping this takes the path that most refurbs do, start off with a three month deadline and then magically get expanded once they see the true damage. lol. Hoping they get in there and say holy cow, we need a MINIMUM 6 months!
Or it can turn into the Yeti, which as far as I recall still hasn't been fixed in years because it's so expensive/involved.
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Originally Posted by DizneyRox
Or it can turn into the Yeti, which as far as I recall still hasn't been fixed in years because it's so expensive/involved.
Thanks for the depressing reminder!!! lol
~*~Tonya~*~
1st = 1992
ASMo = Jan. 6-12 '07
POP = Jan 5-11 '08
BWV = Jan 6-16 '09
BCV = Jan 12-22 '10
BWV = Jan. 21-29 '11
BWV = Jan. 21-28 '12
BWV = Dec. 8-15 '12
BCV/BWV=Jan. 24-Feb. 1 '14
BWV = Jan. 16-24 '15
BWV = Jan. 29-Feb. 6 '16
BWV = Jan. 20-28 '17
BWV = Jan. 26-Feb. 3 '18
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Good news... Splash Mountain has reopened and has been returned to its original glory... EVERYTHING is working as designed... Now, let's hope they keep it this way!!!
Son of Jor-El.. Kneel before Zod...
TRICIA JONES: I heard that you were going to propose to Brandi Svenning at some theme park. When are men going to learn that women want ROMANCE, not Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...
BRODIE: Hey, now, be fair. EVERYONE wants Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
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~*~Tonya~*~
1st = 1992
ASMo = Jan. 6-12 '07
POP = Jan 5-11 '08
BWV = Jan 6-16 '09
BCV = Jan 12-22 '10
BWV = Jan. 21-29 '11
BWV = Jan. 21-28 '12
BWV = Dec. 8-15 '12
BCV/BWV=Jan. 24-Feb. 1 '14
BWV = Jan. 16-24 '15
BWV = Jan. 29-Feb. 6 '16
BWV = Jan. 20-28 '17
BWV = Jan. 26-Feb. 3 '18
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It's great to hear that things are finally getting sorted!
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Yup. "The Twitters" are all a buzz about how great it looks. Now, let's hope it stays that way! There are some videos on YouTube already of the refurbished ride through. I will be checking that out later. This ride really needed the love.
~M.~
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
11 Trips to WDW
1 Trip to Disneyland
Many more to come
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection, the lovers, the dreamers, and me.
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Great news! I saw some pics and video earlier in Twitter and shed a tear or two. It looks amazing and I'm so happy it's back!
~Nikki~
Last Trip: February 2024
Next Trips: April 2024
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This news has put a smile on my face. I was curious if they took care of it all during the downtime.
Can't wait.
JR
'86 Ramada Inn somewhere in Orlando :P
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'12 All Star Movies
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'14 Fort Wilderness
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Apparently it is running so well now (and has been running so poorly for so long) that people are seeing effects that they never knew existed before.
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Originally Posted by TinkerbellT421
Give it time LoL... I didn't see netting in the videos I saw...
Son of Jor-El.. Kneel before Zod...
TRICIA JONES: I heard that you were going to propose to Brandi Svenning at some theme park. When are men going to learn that women want ROMANCE, not Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...
BRODIE: Hey, now, be fair. EVERYONE wants Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
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GREAT news!
I cannot wait to check it out in a month ... hope it looks as good as is rumored!
Ian ºOº
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I watched a video that was posted yesterday. Per the video it seems everything is working properly, Brer Rabbit hops along with you again. The laughing place seems fun again with all the water fountains working. Plus all the animatronics on boat are actually performing.
I couldn't tell if the animation on the wall (the silhouettes of Brer Bear and Brer Fox chasing after Brer Rabbit) is working again. Could anyone there confirm this?
04 Honeymoon ,Swan and off property WDW
05 1st Annivesary, off property WDW
07 at All-Star Music WDW
08 Disneyland
09 AKV-Kidani Village WDW
10 AKV-Jambo House/Boardwalk. 11 Kidani Village
September 2012 Jambo House
December 2013 Grand Californian
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Hopefully they keep it in this condition going forward
Sep '15 - VWL/3 night Cruise on Dream
Jan '15 - BLT and Vero Beach
Jan '14 - Disneyland Hotel
Sept '13 - AKL
Jun '13 - Pop Century
Dec '12 - Saratoga Springs
Feb '12 - Port Orleans FQ
'10 - AS Music
'08 - Pop Century
'05 - Contemporary
'03 - Carribean Beach
'96 - offsite
'95 - offsite
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Yeah...Splash is back up and running!!!!
Good News!
Julie
Next Up:
Summer 2018... WE ARE BACK!!!
2 families
4 teenagers and Larry
Taking on the parks!
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Originally Posted by seanyred
The laughing place seems fun again with all the water fountains working.
My favorite part!
Carrie
CBR: 2/21-2/25/17
POR: 6/4-6/11/16
POFQ: 11/15-11/19/15
8/28-9/1/14 -DL-Dumbo 19.3 C2C
POR: 1/7-1/14/14 -Dopey 48.6
POR: 6/11-6/17/13
ASMu: 1/11-1/15/13 -1st Full 26.2
ASMu: 9/22-9/28/11
ASMu: 6/7-6/13/11
Pop: 1/30-2/6/10
Pop: 2/1-2/7/09
Pop: 1/08
ASMu: 05/06
Off-site: 12/93
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I'm happy to hear that it's back in tip top shape. It's about time.
I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way.
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