Part 2 attraction backstory according to disney historian jack spence, the backstory of splash mountain states. First, i have never been drawn to book collections of any kind of trivia, and second, i am not, in any shape or form, a fan of. Disneyland park guests have thrilled to splash mountain ever since its july 17, 1989 debut. All four at disney theme parks are on this list, but expedition everest stands tallest, at least in a literal sense. Photos splash mountain refurbishment at the magic kingdom 1 month ago. Splash mountain, the third disney mountain to open at magic kingdom park, did so in 1992. Dec 17, 2012 song of the south and splash mountain, trivia contest, new free wdw radio app and more. The left side of the back of the log flume tends to provide the driest ride. Posted in magic kingdom, walt disney world and tagged splash mountain. Image search results for wdw splash mountain splash mountain whatever you do please dont throw me in that briar patch.
Read on for 35 amazing facts about americas favorite theme park. The splash mountain song that plays through the whole of walt disney worlds splash mountain. For walt disney world dining, please book your reservation online. Think you know a thing or two about walt and the disney history. It was called uncle remus stories or something like that, and when i saw the cover, i said hey, its the people from splash mountain. This video will probably only be interesting to the huge, never can. Adventureland not magic kingdom test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
I was at my parents house sunday and my mom came out with an old book that her dad used to read to her when she was a child back in the 1950s. The idea for splash mountain was born on a southern california freeway. Here are some interesting tidbits about splash mountain. Asking and answering some of these disney trivia questions can be a sure way to have some fun, especially with kids. Although there are variations in the story and features between the three locations, each installation begins with a peaceful outdoor floatthrough that leads to. Although there are variations in the story and features between the three locations, each installation begins with a peaceful outdoor floatthrough that leads to indoor dark ride segments. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Its a long about 1011 minutes has multiple drops and has a great story with unbelievable music.
Splash mountain at walt disney worlds magic kingdom in florida 04052010. The crown of frontierland, splash mountain is a refreshing mix of excitement and classic ridethrough storytelling. Why is his butt sticking out from a thorny bush full of bees. For song of the south trivia, see the song of the south trivia section. Even people who adamantly hate roller coasters enjoy splash mountain. How to catch a rabbit, who is the author of that book. If you are tall or have long legs, request the front seat, which has more leg room. You can always put on one of those great disney world ponchos to stay relatively dry. Walk to the exit from big thunder mountain railroad. Walt disney world magic kingdom facts disney trivia.
The ride is based on disneys 1946 release of song of the south. The secret history of splash mountain is a favorite of ours. The honor for the second tallest structure goes to the space mountain, which is 183 ft tall. Which disney movie is splash mountain themed around. Texas john slaughter is the name of the frontierland trail boss, as seen on the sign hanging over the entrance to the store. We all know the view at the summit is breathtaking but here are some little known but satisfactual facts about the magic kingdoms thrilling water ride. The magic kingdom park located at the walt disney world resort is itself spread over an area of 107 acres, which makes it larger than disneyland california. Splash mountain magic kingdom posted on august 12, 2015 march 16, 2017 by admin. Splash mountain magic kingdom disney parks script central. Splash mountain is the best log flume attraction on the planet, it really is. Based on the 1946 animated film, song of the south, this log flume ride features the antics of brer fox and brer bears attempts to catch the wily brer rabbit as he looks for his laughing place.
And as it turns out, disney sells so many autograph books a year that if you stacked them on. Tripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites. Disney ebook, the ultimate guide to disney vacation planning. Although the story centers around brer rabbit, what i always remember most from the attraction is brer bear. Name the specific area each attraction is in wdw ex. This version based on disneys splash mountain ride makes you just as happy as youd feel had you stepped onto the actual ride unless of course, you lose or hate the ride. Disney refurbs, disney rehabs, magic kingdom, mk, refurbishment, splash mountain, splash mountain refurb, splash mountain rehab, walt disney world, wdw. Splash mountain is inspired by the controversial movie, song of the south. Song of the south and splash mountain, trivia contest, new free wdw radio app and more. Scenes from the walt disney world magic kingdom ride splash mou.
Splash mountain first opened at walt disney world in 1992. Its a small world, big thunder mountain, or pirates of the caribbean. Mar 18, 2010 the splash mountain song that plays through the whole of walt disney worlds splash mountain. Ive seen photos on the web of splash mountain from the back and overhead, and youd. Walt disney world splash mountain i think that row seating is always better than inline seating. Splash mountain is one of my favorite attractions in walt disney world. Some of the scenery from america sings was included in the new ride. Feb 27, 2006 scenes from the walt disney world magic kingdom ride splash mou. In splash mountain there is a book titled how to catch a rabbit who is the author of. Test your disney knowledge and take the disney world trivia quiz.
Disney worlds space mountain was the first space mountain built out of all the disney parks. Test your knowledge of the splash mountain attraction of the magic kingdom. The walt disney world resort in orlando, florida didnt open until 1971, but now is the largest resort in the world. Put on your mickey ears and take our quiz to see how much you know about disney parks and attractions. Drop into a thrilling log flume ride featuring characters and songs from the classic disney film song of the south at splash mountain, located in magic kingdom park at walt disney world resort near orlando, florida. What was splash mountain originally going to be called.
Frontierlands new station, which was built as part of splash mountain, opened in december 1991. In 1975, magic kingdoms space mountain attraction officially welcomed visitors. Facts and trivia about magic kingdom, epcot, hollywood studios, and animal. Splash mountain is a log flume with some dark ride scenes at disneyland, tokyo disneyland, and the magic kingdom at the walt disney world resort, based on the characters, stories, and songs from the 1946 disney film song of the south. On the day of your visit, ride seven dwarfs mine train as soon as the park opens, then hotfoot it to splash mountain to ride immediately.
Facts and trivia about magic kingdom, epcot, hollywood studios, and animal kingdom. Splash mountain is a log flume at disneyland, tokyo disneyland, and the magic kingdom at the walt disney world resort, based on the characters, stories, and songs from the 1946 disney film song of the south. And that drop from splash mountain looks like a long way down, doesnt it. As you ride in the mountain, a bunch of robot animals sing an annoying song. Yes, its taller than big thunder mountain, space mountain, and splash mountain. Asking and answering some of these disney trivia quiz questions can be a sure way to have some fun, especially with kids. However, as it is splash mountain, you still might get wet. How well do you know splash mountain at magic kingdom. This new book by louis mongello, the walt disney world trivia book. Com is an unoffical walt disney world fan site and is in no way. How well do you know splash mountain at magic kingdom park. Not only is it a way to have fun, it is also a brain teaser that will make you think deeper, opening you up to a whole new experience in knowledge acquisition. I ve seen photos on the web of splash mountain from the back and overhead, and youd. There are 3 weeks to go on the splash mountain refurbishment at walt disney world for this winter.
Ever since walt disney world, in florida, welcomed its first visitors in 1971. Behind the fence on the left side as you exit the ride, between two metal. Splash mountain opened at walt disney world in october of 1992 and has been one of favorite. Drop into a thrilling log flume ride featuring characters and songs from the classic disney film song of the south at splash mountain, located in magic kingdom. Imagineering at its peak paperback september 11, 2007. The drop is a little over 50 feet at a 45 degree angle and is a lot more fun than it is uncomfortable or unpleasant. Adventureland not magic kingdom test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to.
Splash mountain at walt disney world magic kingdom my second favorite ride in disneyland. Disney trivia disneys magic kingdom news walt disney world wdw news enchanted tiki room rumors addressed june 26, 2019 taylor rippey adventureland, disney, disney news, disney parks, disney photos, disney rumors, enchanted tiki room, the wdw couple, thewdwcouple, tiki room, walt disney world, walt disney world resort, wdw, wdw. Ron and maries disney trivia offers the internets only free daily disney trivia email list where a new question is sent out every day. Ive played sorry since i was a little girl and it has remained my favorite board game of all time. How tall is the tallest drop at the splash mountain in disney world. There is a lot more to splash mountain than just a drop. The story in splash mountainfrom bumbling bears to thorny. In feet which international disney park contains splash mountain.
Like so many things, its all a matter of perspective. Lets take a look at some of the trivia about this thrilling disney attraction. Why is he hanging from some sort of sling contraption. The disney travel agents at the vacationeer can help you plan and book your disney world, disneyland, or disney cruise line vacation. Its one of the most famous log flume rides in the world and a widely popular disney ride. One of the magic kingdoms most popular attractions is splash mountain.
The zipadee lady showboat and a small mule cart are the only two major props in splash mountain that are not sculpted out of concrete a special concrete mixture that disney designers nicknamed mud. Also, on the wdw splash mt, i did notice you get less wet not sure why, but i went on it three times and barely got wet, once at dlr and totaly soaked. The tallest structure in disneys magic kingdom is the cinderella castle, standing 189 ft tall. Legend has it that deep in the newnited states of georgia, live critters that walk and talk in the same manner as human folk. Not only is it a way to have fun, it is also a brain teaser that will make you think deeper. To celebrate 30 years of thrills and laughter, take the plunge with five splashy facts about this wild and wet critter country adventure. Splash mountain versus splash mountain there are a lot of crosscontinent disney park goers out there and even more wannabes and there is nothing more fun then a little debate.
For the last month or so, there has been a lot of speculation online as to whether or not splash mountain at magic kingdom would be going down for another tags. The house of mouse started with one man and a dream, and now disney dominates the global theme park market. Walt disney world best kept secrets magic kingdom wdw info. Com is an unoffical walt disney world fan site and is in no way part of the walt disney. Five things you may not know about splash mountain. Hello and welcome to the wdw radio show your walt disney world information station. Set off on a delightful log flume ride featuring characters and songs from the classic disney film song of the south at splash mountain, an attraction at disneyland park in southern california. He is the former senior vice president of creative development in walt disney imagineering and is responsible for famous attractions all over the world, including big thunder mountain, star tours, and journey into imagination. When it comes to disney royalty, tony baxter is very far in the ranks. Splash mountain is a log flume at disneyland, tokyo disneyland, and the magic kingdom at the walt disney world resort, based on the characters, stories, and.