Don’t Miss Out: Splash Mountain Lives On at Tokyo Disneyland!

Splash Mountain is one of the most famous attractions at Tokyo Disneyland.

Splash Mountain is a water ride attraction based on the Disney movie Song of the South.

The waterfall plunge at the end of the attraction has a reputation for being thrilling, and it is often mentioned as a popular attraction at Disneyland.

In fact, in addition to Tokyo Disneyland, the Disneyland Resort in California and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida also had Splash Mountain. However, the two U.S. locations have since been discontinued, and Splash Mountain can now only be enjoyed in Japan.

In this article, we will look at the reasons why Splash Mountain was discontinued and if there are any plans to discontinue Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland.

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Why Was Splash Mountain Discontinued?

Splash Mountain is a unique thrill ride where you ride a log boat and wait with baited breath for the final plunge into a waterfall.

It was known as a popular attraction in Japan and the U.S. because it offers a different thrill than other attractions at Disneyland.

Splash Mountain was discontinued in the U.S. because of the movie ‘Song of the South,’ which became the motif of the attraction.

Song of the South, a Disney feature film released in 1946, is often criticized for misrepresenting black history.

Despite being set in a time when discrimination against blacks was great, the film has been controversial for its storyline, which depicts a black man who is thought to be a former slave, who is happy and on equal terms with rich white people.

As more and more voices have been raised about the problematic nature of the storyline based on Song of the South, Disney, as part of its efforts to promote diversity awareness, has decided to close the popular Splash Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World, Florida, to the public. closing on January 23, 2023.

It is now operating as a new attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, based on the movie The Princess and the Magic Kiss.

Although the renovations have changed the interior and other aspects of the attraction, the approximately 15-meter drop into the waterfall basin is still there, delighting many visitors.

Disneyland’s Splash Mountain in California is also scheduled to be completed in November 2024 as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

So now, the only place to enjoy Splash Mountain is Tokyo Disneyland in Japan.

Splash Mountain in Japan

It has been announced that Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland in Japan will be suspended for scheduled maintenance from February 12, 2025 to March 19, 2025.

It will be in normal operation as soon as the scheduled maintenance is completed, so it is not expected to be discontinued anytime soon.

Will Splash Mountain in Japan Be Renewed?

Since Splash Mountain in California and Florida have been renewed, there are rumors that Splash Mountain in Tokyo Disneyland will also be discontinued. However, no official announcement has been made regarding the renewal or discontinuation of Splash Mountain at this time.

Although there was much criticism of the movie Song of the South in the U.S., there have been few protests in Japan, and there is no capital relationship between Oriental Land, which operates Disneyland in Japan, and the U.S.-based Walt Disney Co.

Although there is no possibility that Splash Mountain in Japan will be renewed in the future, it is said that it will not be discontinued or renewed anytime soon, so those who want to experience the original Splash Mountain should visit Tokyo Disneyland.

＞ Click here for the official Tokyo Disney Resort website.

You Can Still Ride It at Tokyo Disneyland!

As you can see, you can still ride Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland.

Splash Mountain is one of the fastest attractions in Tokyo Disneyland, with a maximum speed of 62 km/h. It is full of thrills.

At the final drop point, you can have your picture taken, which is a very popular attraction that makes for a great souvenir.

Please come and experience it at Tokyo Disneyland!

＞ Click here for the official Tokyo Disney Resort Splash Mountain introduction page.

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