I'm not talking about Disney, I was talking about the Pixie dusters that @JawsVictim was referring to.I think they'll pivot away from the word Splash, but that's just a hunch.
I'm not talking about Disney, I was talking about the Pixie dusters that @JawsVictim was referring to.I think they'll pivot away from the word Splash, but that's just a hunch.
Wait why? A log flume ride seems the best fit IMO. The whole going down the bayou thing.
Haha always thought it was weird that a ride based off Frozen was a water ride...with a drop. Ice turning to water. Poor Olaf, he's gonna need a bigger flurry.But then again, Maelstrom makes no sense as a ride system for Frozen yet they went ahead with it. So who knows.
Yeah, Splash Mountain is inspired by Br'er Fox's lair known as "Chickapin Hill".Good point, but to my recollection the lift hill represents B’rer Fox’s Liar. They never specify you’re being thrown from a mountain into the brier patch. So, the name could stay.
that entire character (Dr. Facilier) is problematic. He's has the potential, down the road, to be as problematic as what they're trying to distance their selves from. Lots of stereotype there. He's a colorful entertaining villain,BUT they'd be wise to leave him out, especially with all of the controversy that caused this ride redo. .That's a pretty damn potentially culturally insensitive character, to a number of groups, in a number of ways....none of which I care to elaborate on. .Haha always thought it was weird that a ride based off Frozen was a water ride...with a drop. Ice turning to water. Poor Olaf, he's gonna need a bigger flurry.
Yeah, Splash Mountain is inspired by Br'er Fox's lair known as "Chickapin Hill".
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Apparently there is a newspaper in the queue that explains how it became "Splash Mountain". It was due to some Moonshine Distillery blowing up and breaking a beaver dam. Interesting...
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Feels like Dr. Facilier needs to be in this attraction, he seems to be a very popular character. However, I definitely can see the voodoo elements being problematic.
Come to Disneyland my dude, we'll have most of that stuff in the same park.I absolutely love this and am so excited for it. This will get me back to WDW along w/Tron, SWGE, M&M, once I’m back to traveling this one will definitely be a must do. I hope they get some more modernized AAs which I suspect they will in at least some areas. Happy to have another new Disney ride! Especially in Orlando!
Yep! I remember catching a glimpse at the newspaper in the queue.Yeah, Splash Mountain is inspired by Br'er Fox's lair known as "Chickapin Hill".
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Apparently there is a newspaper in the queue that explains how it became "Splash Mountain". It was due to some Moonshine Distillery blowing up and breaking a beaver dam. Interesting...
I just can't imagine how or why you would do a PatF attraction without the most compelling and popular character. I get he has his issues, but they can work around those and none of them are nearly as bad as what Splash Mountain is based on. Of course i'm a white guy talking, but I say again, if you aren't going to include the most compelling character, then don't put PatF here.that entire character (Dr. Facilier) is problematic. He's has the potential, down the road, to be as problematic as what they're trying to distance their selves from. Lots of stereotype there. He's a colorful entertaining villain,BUT they'd be wise to leave him out, especially with all of the controversy that caused this ride redo. .That's a pretty damn potentially culturally insensitive character, to a number of groups, in a number of ways....none of which I care to elaborate on. .
Great character, no doubt ....potential issues in this climate , wouldn't touch that character now with a ten foot pole. Ten years ago, no problem. ...Why go through the same stuff they're now in, again.These sensitivities have a history of expanding once the momentum starts.I just can't imagine how or why you would do a PatF attraction without the most compelling and popular character. I get he has his issues, but they can work around those and none of them are nearly as bad as what Splash Mountain is based on. Of course i'm a white guy talking, but I say again, if you aren't going to include the most compelling character, then don't put PatF here.
Indeed, and in the film his motivations are more complex than just attaining magical power like other villains. He pretty explicitly states within the movie that he only uses voodoo as a means to achieve wealth in a world that is apathetic to his existence.if you aren't going to include the most compelling character, then don't put PatF here.
The ride is set after the movie, so maybe they aren't. But this ride needs a villain or it really will become a pretty boring 13-minute ride.Great character, no doubt ....potential issues in this climate , wouldn't touch that character now with a ten foot pole. Ten years ago, no problem. ...Why go through the same stuff they're now in, again.
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Feels like Dr. Facilier needs to be in this attraction, he seems to be a very popular character. However, I definitely can see the voodoo elements being problematic.
Either way, Splash Mountain/Bayou needs a subtitle so people know it’s a Tiana ride.
Yeah completely understand and agree. I think most of us would like to see him in the attraction. However, I definitely see how it cause issues. Hope we see some variation of his song sung by other characters in a different context.that entire character (Dr. Facilier) is problematic. He's has the potential, down the road, to be as problematic as what they're trying to distance their selves from. Lots of stereotype there. He's a colorful entertaining villain,BUT they'd be wise to leave him out, especially with all of the controversy that caused this ride redo. .That's a pretty damn potentially culturally insensitive character, to a number of groups, in a number of ways....none of which I care to elaborate on. .
For some reason I have always associated New Orleans with the paranormal, do not know why.With how New Orleans has had elements of the paranormal..part of me is wanting, to put a bet that because this is set after the first film; we are going to see ghost Doc. Facillier, and that they'll lean into how that is handled with somehow, we go into the other side and try to escape it at one point. Perhaps as the means of explaining what could unfold for the big drop.
And as @VolcanoAye says, the Bayou's animals could take a large role in being a primary force.
Definitely agree. I think most theme park audiences expect conflict involving a villain nowadays, especially with an IP. If it is just riding around it would need to be very visually impressive to make up for it.The ride is set after the movie, so maybe they aren't. But this ride needs a villain or it really will become a pretty boring 13-minute ride.