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Splash MountainFlume rideMinimum height to ride: 40 inches DescriptionAfraid of upsetting modern racial sensitivity, Disney has kept its once-popular "Song of the South" under wraps for decades. But Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear and and the winsome "Zip-a-Dee-Do-Dah" have entertained far too many people for Disney to condemn them to cultural obscurity, too. And, by the way, Disneyland really needed a flume ride, too.... So the company whipped up "Splash Mountain," a delightful musical tour that revives the tunes and characters of "Song of the South" in a thrill ride environment freed from the racial baggage and stereotypes of Uncle Remus' tales. If you've not seen "Song of the South," here's the story: Brer Fox is trying to catch Brer Rabbit, with the help of Brer Bear. Brer Rabbit, who lives in the Briar Patch, is a bit of a ne'er-do-well, always looking for his Happy Place. One day, Brer Fox manages to grab Brer Rabbit, who pleads for his life, begging not to be thrown into the Briar Patch. Brer Fox falls for this bit of reverse psychology, and throws him over the falls into the Briar Patch, where Brer Rabbit escapes and meets up with all his friends. -- Last edited by Robert Niles [Update this description | Read previous versions] Photos
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This ride is SOOO Much fun. It has anmiation, thrills and its got a good story line. Luckily our library had the movie so we could go along with the scenes. Some nuckleheaded child stood up during the ride earlier in the day so all the kids had to sit with an adult. Still a really fun ride, one of the best in the park. - T K One of the best rides anywhere. This is the perfect example of a Disney ride. Great visuals, theming and music add up to an amazing experience. The drops, espcially the last big one, are sweet. You will get wet depending where you are seated inside the log. The people in the front tend to get soaked while people in the back get wet as well, but not as much as the people in the first 2 or 3 seats. This adventuresome ride remains very popular. Long waits form quickly and fastpasses run out early especially on hot days. It is common for waits to exceed 80 minutes on busy days and when the weather is hot and the park full I've seen waits longer than 100 minutes multiple times. Get a fastpass early in the morining so you can get a chance of enjoying this ride during the hot part of the day(1 pm-7pm). Try riding the ride at night, since waits are shorter and the experience is different. A not to be missed Disney classic. - Manny Barron This is one of my favorite rides. The drops are great. My favorite time to go on is in the afternoon (around 12:00 through 1:00) and at nightime. If you want to get soaked, sit in the front. If you don't, sit in the back. - Erin : ) This has got to be hands down THEE BEST ride at Disneyland. Great story line even if you have never seen Song Of The South. You still understand a good majority of the ride. You usually don't get too wet, just enough to cool you down on a warm day and not have to walk around in heavy wet jeans and soggy socks. I have noticed when I just went lately that I have been getting really wet on the drop that goes down and back up inside, never happened before in the past. WIERD. - Courtney Lazaro Splash Mountain is one of the best rides that Disney has. There are a couple of practice drops before the big one. When you are falling to Brer Patch (the big drop), smile as there is a camra on the right hand side. When you leave the ride it has pictures of people screming,crying,smiling, etc.. on the wall so everyone can enjoy them. - Erik Cobbs I really loved this ride. I just wasn't expecting the drop to be so steep. Enjoyed riding this though. - Ben James A flume ride that is heavily themed and still manages to show its thrill factor. Splash Mountain is an attraction where both adults and children can have fun. A very different experience of flume ride. - Adriel Tjokrosaputro fun - chuck vaughan I actually like this one better than the Magic Kingdom version, even though it is the latter version. The drops are better and the details are more fine tuned. - Wilfredo Alvelo A must-do for both all families and thrill seekers. The picture taken while dropping down the hill is sure to cause laughter, as is the wonderful design and scenary of the ride. - Tombraider Ty When we went in Nov 07 it was quite cold (the weather) so going on this early in the day was a mistake as we got a bit wet. So if you are going to go, go on it before you leave for the day or have a change of clothes with you. - Jennifer Sharpe This is one of my favorites. I think those little singing animals are so cute. It's a fun drop at the end too. One of the better rides at Disneyland. - Chloe ! An outstanding flume ride, with fun music and characters. The story's muddled for those not familiar with "Song of the South," but everyone ought to find something to enjoy in this great ride. - Robert Niles |
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