Disney Parks to Retheme "Splash Mountain" After "The Princess and the Frog" Movie

The ride Splash Mountain at Disneyland and DisneyWorld is getting reimagined by Imagineers. Instead of being based on the controversial film Song of the South, it will follow the theme of the Disney animated movie The Princess and the Frog.

We're thrilled to share Splash Mountain at @Disneyland & @WaltDisneyWorld will be completely reimagined with a new story inspired by an all-time favorite @DisneyAnimation film, “The Princess and the Frog.” Learn about what Imagineers have in development: https://t.co/HyKfdDSH3j pic.twitter.com/DV6476KAVX
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) June 25, 2020

A Celebration of Mardi Gras

The ride takes place after the final kiss between Tiana and Naveen. Also, we’ll see the princess and prince and their friend Louis celebrate Mardi Gras. Furthermore, the New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou seen in the film serves as the backdrop for the ride. In addition, it will feature the iconic music from The Princess and The Frog. Be prepared to sing and get soaked as you ride this new version of Splash Mountain.

Disney will replace Splash Mountain in Disneyland and Walt Disney World with a reimagined Princess and the Frog attraction. 👸🏾🐸 https://t.co/zOKG9VAWTj pic.twitter.com/o4YpmhCMKo
— IGN (@IGN) June 25, 2020

Inspirational and Inclusive

Disney hopes that this ride will inspire guests, showing a driven and adventurous woman who works hard for everything she has. Undoubtedly, people have wanted more representation and diversity reflected in the rides for a long time. The concept art for the ride reflects these wishes, giving us a ride that seems more relevant than the previous attraction.

Splash Mountain at both Disney World & Disneyland will now be based off ‘The Princess and the Frog.’

The original ride has been criticized amid the BLM movement for featuring scenery and characters from ‘Song of the South,’ a 1946 film that portrays a post-Civil War South. pic.twitter.com/ost8jmnW3C
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 25, 2020

Enhancing Parks Through Innovation

Walt Disney always spoke about the importance of innovation as the world changes and evolves. We’re happy that Imagineer’s at Disneyland and DisneyWorld are taking Walt’s advice by creating this Princess and the Frog themed ride. However, the ride is still in development and the parks are not yet open. But we can’t wait for the day where we can get in line for this stunning-looking attraction!