![]() Splash Mountain opened in Disneyland in 1989 and Disney World in 1992, introducing a new generation of Disney fans to Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear, which were first animated in 1946's "Song of the South." This is America: The defiance of Black joy Why did Disney close Splash Mountain? 'Get out there': One mom's mission to show 'Black Kids Do Travel' Here's why some Disney fans are more than ready for its retheming as Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The ride closed at Disney World in January and is expected to close later this year at Disneyland. ![]() But he began to feel differently over the years as he learned about the ride's roots in Disney's film " Song of the South." "That's when I was kind of like, this is very questionable." 'Save Splash Mountain' shirts, 'The last splash' shirts."įrancique opted out of the ride that day but had ridden it countless times. "When I was a kid, I didn't know anything. "I mean people were trying to sell the water," self-described "massive Disney fan" Didi Francique recalled of the iconic ride's last day of operation at Walt Disney World. "There was a little a memorial thing with people putting their Splash Mountain plushies right in front of it. ![]() Splash Mountain left an indelible imprint on many Disney park lovers' memories, and some have had a tough time letting go.
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