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[sbnkalny]

Sparky,

[peantbutter-honeycombs]

Congrats?

Listen, I've been pretty impressed with the #blacklivesmatter movement. I being African American want to see change. It's great people are demanding change for an issue that's been swept under the rug for far too long.

That said, I don't think they should re-theme Splash Mountain with the Princess and the Frog. Now before you get mad here me out.

Yes, I understand people are upset about the rides racist roots. Yes, I understand Tiana is a strong Princess who deserves her own ride in the parks. And yes, I understand this is growth for Disney.

But consider this.

1.) I dunno it feels like some handout. Like shouldn't Tiana have her own ride entirely instead of being used to cover up racially controversial ride? Like they only chose her to replace the ride because they figured she'd appease the people the ride currently offends. (If you catch what I'm saying) This girl was all about putting the work in to make her dream happen. Instead of working to create a new ride in honor of her story, her story feels like it's just a new paint job. Was her story chosen to replace splash mountain because it was a good fit or for other reasons?

2.) Tiana's dream was to open a restaurant. Why not instead of a ride give the Princess what she dreamed of in Liberty Square? Have beignets and a jazzy New Orleans vibe restaurant. At an affordable price, like the princess would have wanted.

3.) I read Disney's release statement saying they'd been planning this update for almost a year. So what? Was the original tweet just to create buzz so that when they changed the theme it would seem like the people's idea? I don't know if kind of suspicious if you ask me.

4.) Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm kinda assuming more than 5o% of the people advocating for the change had never heard of Song of the South until this was brought up. Like I asked my co-workers who are all at least 4 years older than me and they had no clue the movie existed. I was the only one out of 12. Soo... the ride kind of existed too many as its own thing separate from the movie all ready.

5.) By replacing the ride entirely, it feels less like Disney is owning their mistake and more like they're trying to forget it. Maybe instead of replacing the story you fix it so it isn't racist rewrite the characters. Fix the problem instead of covering it up with something shiny and new. Perhaps giving the characters new names, improved dialects, and a story all their own is the right way to go.

6.) Where am I going to hear Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Da? It's kind of a park classic, that'll leave me feeling incomplete if I don't hear it somewhere in the park.

7.) If they are going to redo the ride are they still going to own up to what they did. For me personally they should or they should just consider number 5. Will there be a plaque for people to read while in line that basically says they messed up. They made a ride that hurt many people. They know this won't fix what they did, but they want to be better.

8.) It's a classic Disney ride. They've already taken away so many classics. The Great Movie Ride, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, etc. This is one ride I want my kids to enjoy. And they later want to educate them on its history. This one was a big part of my childhood and I want it to be a part of my children's.

9.) Also if they really want to make a statement maybe the profits made off the Splash Mountain Merchandise that's seein a price increase, should be donated to the BLM movement.

10.) My biggest fear is that by replacing the ride many will forget what was once there. And just let Disney off the hook. They'll forget the history. They'll forget the story. And when we forget history, we often repeat it.

"History is who we are and why we are the way we are." ~David McCullough

No amount of guilt can change the past and in order to move forward we can't forget it. Any way... There's my rant on that. I'm sure you all have your opinions. I just ask that you respect mine. And could you imagine a Tiana, New Orleans style restaurant? God, I'd love it.

Also I do love Disney I do. But they doesn’t feel like they’re respecting the character it feels like they’re using her because she appeals to a group of people they’ve offended. Tiana deserves her own ride made from scratch and her own god damn restaurant. Thank you for listening to my rant.

[memorablecolors]

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Mister Blue Bird is on My Shoulder

[maloned]

Splash Mountain closed this past week. Thank you for the memories. Onto Future Adventures. Tiana va a tener un tremedo Bayou. #SplashMountain #ZipADeeDooDah #TianasBayouAdventure #WaltDisneyWorld (at Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn284ikO2DX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[melmunson07]

I’m sure y’all are aware; but as of today: (January 23rd, 2023,) the beloved staple “log flume” ride, Splash Mountain, located at Walt Disney World, has officially “dried up.” and is no more.

The ride itself is set to re-open it’s doors late 2024/early 2025 re-themed as “Tiana’s Place.”

Similar to rides and attractions that came before the ones we’ve grown to know and love today, I do hope the Disney parks keep &/or add the fur characters that were the “FACE” of Splash Mountain. Br’er Fox, Br’er Rabbit, and Br’er Bear.

[nerdgirljen]

My first and only time riding #SplashMountain as it currently stands. Excited for the retheme to #TianasBayouAdventure, but @disney, can you make some logs roomier for those of us with longer legs? That leg and foot cramp was no fun at all! (But seriously, more leg room would be wonderful.) #waltdisneyworld #disney50thanniversary #zipadeedoodah https://www.instagram.com/p/CnvhHWhMTrt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[willrunfordisney]

YAY, It’s Friday! ☀️ Have a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da Weekend! * * I got serious some miles to log this weekend and then I plan on relaxing. 🏃🏻‍♀️ Plenty of sunshine (and sweat) heading my way! * * * * * * #willrunfordisney #rundisney #waltdisneyworld #waltdisneyworldresort #wdwresort #wdw #disneyworld #disneyworldresort #disneypic #disneyphoto #rundisneytraining #magickingdom #disneysmagickingdom #frontierland #splashmountain #zipadeedoodah #wdwap #wdwannualpassholder #instadisney #disneygram #disneyside (at Splash Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm3qVpWgBza/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12u63p5wh8ii8

[lossano]

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Disney is changing a ride and people have gone nuts! #disney#songofthesouth#zipadeedoodah#ohno#waltdisneyworld#BobChapek (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQeYvHvBEyb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[samirafee]

#MAJA😺🌺🐾My *ZIPADEE DOH DAH ZIPADEE DAY*🌸🐭(*^ x ^*) @samirafee

[sbnkalny]

MA’AM! no! stop! those are some alternatives to this translation are: shocker, sparky, zappy, zappy dan the magnet man, Thorfinna, the shock locker, static Shock, Buzzer, zap ‘n’ Fap, Zapette, Bzzt, Pikachu, microwave, bug Zapper, Spark plug, zappity zaps, the other thor, 2.1 GIGAWATTS, 2.1 JIGGAWATTS, Buzzy, Buzz buzz, Zipadeedoodah Zipadeeay, zapdos, bill Cosby, thunder King thunder KING rai-oh just means 'thunder king thunder king'

[disneyloujay]

Ok, here we go! What are your thoughts on Splash Mountain being converted to Princess and the Frog? A classic shame or a needed change? We want to hear your HONEST thoughts. #splashmountain #zipadeedoodah #princessandthefrog #tiana #splash #waltdisneyworld #disneyland #retheme #disney #change (at Splash Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB34L3kDIDS/?igshid=10p837igy3rpw

[pieces-eight]

BREAKING: It’s official. Disney announced that Splash Mountain in both Disney World and Disneyland will be re-themed as Princess and the Frog. Are you disappointed by the change or excited to see Disney going in a new direction? Personally, Colleen and I are very sad to see such a fantastic ride go. 😔 Splash Mountain is one of our favorites. We love the theming, the story, the music and the memories we’ve created on it. - Katherine (@hundred_acre_princess) • 📸: Colleen • #magickingdom #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #wdw #disneyparks #disney #orlando #florida #orlandoflorida #disneyathome #disneybound #instadisney #disneygram #disneyinsta #disney2020 #imagineering #imagineer #disneyphotography #disneysisters #zipadeedoodah #briarpatch #piecesofeight #visitflorida #imissdisney #missingdisney #disneynews #splashmountain #princessandthefrog #brerrabbit #songofthesouth (at Splash Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3YlaGDGAr/?igshid=vyulnal1nqp9

[ladylynnsmiles]

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay My, oh, my, what a wonderful day Plenty of sunshine headin' my way Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! Thank you @stitchie_big_kahuna you are so wonderful and talented. I adore this. 💕 #zipadeedoodah #chipanddale #wonderfulworldofdisney (at Santa Ana, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_tW4CFH6F0/?igshid=1v5kl5nghx7q4

[lumber]

♥️🐰💕 "My, oh my, #WhatAWonderfulDay!" Found this lil' guy at my #FriendlyNeighborhood #Local #Goodwill earlier today! #BrerRabbit #BrotherRabbit #SongOfTheSouth #SplashMountain #LaughinPlace #LaughingPlace #BriarPatch #UncleRemusTales #UncleRemusStories #UncleRemus #Disney #WaltDisney #DisneyLand #WaltDisneyWorld #ZipADeeDooDah (at West Hills, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UrlqTjYJ3/?igshid=c07v9ihd9pzy

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[rgrrabbit1]

Happy 30th Anniversary to Splash Mountain at Disneyland! I worked this attraction for a year and a half, and it was always a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah time working with such great people!! I miss this beautiful Mountain everyday, and it brings back a lot of memories whenever I pass by while in the Park!! #SplashMountain #SplashMountain30 #CritterCountry #Disneyland #SongOfTheSouth #ZipADeeDooDah #HappiestPlace #DisneyFan #DisneyFun #DisneyLove #DisneyLife #DisneyGeek #DisneyMagic https://www.instagram.com/p/B0CD9W0gyxs/?igshid=5jqal680bdwd