Splash Mountain Literally Is Falling Apart

[DizneyRox]

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...

[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.

[seanyred]

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.

[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!

[DizneyRox]

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.

[TinkerbellT421]

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

[DizneyFreak2002]

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!!!

[TinkerbellT421]

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!!!

you mean no more netting!?!?!

[The Horned King]

It's great to hear that things are finally getting sorted!

[PirateLover]

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.

[BriarRose0708]

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!

[JRocker]

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.

[Tekneek]

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.

[DizneyFreak2002]

you mean no more netting!?!?!

Give it time LoL... I didn't see netting in the videos I saw...

[Ian]

GREAT news!

I cannot wait to check it out in a month ... hope it looks as good as is rumored!

[seanyred]

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?

[Butters]

Hopefully they keep it in this condition going forward

[princessgirls]

Yeah...Splash is back up and running!!!!

Good News!

Julie

[cer]

The laughing place seems fun again with all the water fountains working.

My favorite part!

[Patricia]

I'm happy to hear that it's back in tip top shape. It's about time.