SPLASH MOUNTAIN

Baggies, bottles and jars of Splash Mountain water are getting crazy bids

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Splash Mountain is officially closed, but some vendors on eBay are looking to see a part of it to keep its memory alive. Many vials are going for about $25, and some are going lower. However, many vials are going for $50, and some are going for upward of $1,000. READ: Splash Mountain to be rebranded as ‘Princess and the Frog’ ride at Disney World, DisneylandSee an example of some of the items for sale by clicking here. Splash Mountain officially closed to the public Sunday night.

"I have many bottles that my friends and I got on the last day of splash mountain," wrote the seller of a baggie full of water. Here's how much it's going for.

Sunday was the last day for the ride in the Florida park. Controversy surrounded the ride, based on the 1946 film Song of the South and its racist themes. It will relaunch as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

The reimagined ride opens next year

If you want to ride Splash Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, this would be the weekend to do so.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will have a mix of clouds and sun Friday as a weak front moves through. Tracking temperatures for FridayThe high temperature in Orlando should reach around 80 degrees Friday afternoon. Read: Here are 9 things happening this weekend in Central FloridaSaturday will be cooler with high temperatures in the low 70s. High temperatures will reach the low 80s on Sunday. Read: This weekend is your last chance to ride Splash MountainMore rain will move in late Sunday into Monday.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some things are coming to an end while plenty more is just beginning in Central Florida. Here are the top nine events happening in Central Florida this weekend. Central Florida Comic ConCentral Florida Comic Con takes place Saturday and Sunday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Sesame Street Kids WeekendNew furry friends will make an appearance during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend. READ: Sesame Street family weekend returns to SeaWorld Orlando with new charactersSplash Mountain final weekendThis weekend will be your last chance to experience a classic Walt Disney World attraction before it undergoes a historic transformation.

ORLANDO, Fla. — New furry friends will make an appearance during Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend. Families can join in the celebration at SeaWorld Orlando this Saturday and Sunday. There will be hands-on activities and photos with Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster and new characters like Baby Bear, Honker and Dinger. Children can also join the Everyday Heroes Club and meet members of the Orange County Fire Rescue and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Read: Walt Disney World brings back two character attractionsOn Jan. 24, guests can celebrate Julia’s birthday at Sesame Street Land with storytime and photo opportunities.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will be partly cloudy and warmer on Thursday. The high temperature in Orlando should reach around 83 degrees Thursday afternoon. Read: This weekend is your last chance to ride Splash MountainThe cloud coverage should increase tonight as temperatures drop into the mid-60s. Watch: How Disney is using recycled glass to touch up resort horse trailsA front will move through our area Friday and will bring a passing shower. ©2023 Cox Media Group

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — This weekend will be your last chance to experience a classic Walt Disney World attraction before it undergoes a historic transformation. Splash Mountain, located in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, will officially close to the public at the end of the day Sunday, meaning guests only have a few days left to experience the attraction in its current form. Walt Disney World announces final day for Splash Mountain ride before redesignREAD: Walt Disney World brings back two character attractionsSplash Mountain opened in October 1992 and is inspired by the controversial 1946 Disney film “Song of the South.” The log flume features 100 audio-animatronics, three dips and the iconic five-story plunge. A petition to change the ride’s them to Princess and the Frog circulated online, garnering more than 20,000 signatures. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Disney announced the closing date for Splash Mountain, more than two years after the company first said it planned to close the ride over its perpetuation of “racial stereotypes.”

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney World has confirmed the last day for its Splash Mountain ride. Park leaders announced the last day that riders can experience Splash Mountain will be Jan. 23. Watch: Disney CEO discusses hiring freeze, Lake Nona plans at town hallDisney will then start work on a theme redesign called “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure,” based on the Disney animated film “The Princess and the Frog.”Walt Disney World announces final day for Splash Mountain ride before redesignSplash Mountain opened at Magic Kingdom in 1990 and is based on the 1946 Disney film “Song of the South.”Read: Walt Disney World picks developer for 1,300-unit affordable housing projectDisney said the redesigned attraction will feature “Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis during Mardi Gras season as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration for the people of New Orleans.”Park officials said “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!” should open in 2024. Read: Ring in the holiday season with Christmas festivities at Walt Disney World ResortClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Strike up the band, because an all-new musical journey with Tiana and friends will soon begin. Walt Disney World announced Friday that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, based on the animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” will open at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland in late 2024. READ: ‘We’re back, witches’: Disney releases trailer for ‘Hocus Pocus 2′The ride will be a reimagining of the classic Splash Mountain attraction. READ: Splash Mountain to be rebranded as ‘Princess and the Frog’ ride at Disney World, DisneylandWhen Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens, it will take guests on a musical adventure picking up where the film left off, according to Disney. READ: Walt Disney World to redesign Magnolia Golf Course over the summerWalt Disney Imagineers have been traveling to Louisiana to ensure Tiana’s Bayou Adventure authentically captures the heart and soul of New Orleans.

Disney Imagineers dropped a few new details about the planned reimagining of the Splash Mountain ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Disney announced that Splash Mountain will be turned into a Princess & The Frog-themed ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure by 2024. While the shift in...

The popular water ride, Splash Mountain will be completely reimagined to the 2009 hit animated film, “Princess and the Frog”. Anika Noni Rose, the actor who voiced Princess Tiana in the animated film said in a appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan Thursday, that the ride will open in 2024. “Timing has not been determined for an official opening of the new ride. However, more information is set to be released at this month’s Essence Festival of Culture, set to kick off in New Orleans on June 30.”Disney originally announced plans to reimagine Splash Mountain back in 2020. This came off the heals of a growing criticism of having a ride back on alleged racist Disney film, “Song of the South” released in 1964.

When scaffolding began rising around Splash Mountain in recent weeks, it renewed interest in the upcoming reimagining of the classic attraction. Last year’s announcement by...

Disney announced the attraction last year saying it would be taking over the Splash Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

ORLANDO, 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.

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.

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.

The 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.

ORLANDO, 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.