We all love to visit a theme park, especially during vacation. And, no one can say no to a theme park from Disney World. Magic Kingdom is Walt Disney’s best theme park. With many different attractions from Disney, to legendary rides and varieties of cuisines from the world, it offers all. It offers a magical experience to all. It brings back the nostalgia of our childhood. Splash Mountain is a much sought after joy ride at Disneyworld. But, this ride was closed for a while. The question that arises- Is splash mountain open? Why was it closed? What happened to the splash mountain ride?
Is splash mountain open? Why it was closed?
Both splash mountain and big thunder mountain rides have opened recently in August, 21. Splash Mountain was closed for almost a month. The reason splash mountain was closed was that it was undergoing some changes and transformation. The splash mountain has been be re-themed to ‘The Princess and the Frog Bayou Ride’ in both Disney World and Disneyland.
Initially, splash mountain was interrupted for about 80-90 minutes due to mechanical and maintenance issues. Further, it was closed for a month.
It also received strong criticism form varied quarters for being racially biased. It was the target of the George Floyd protests of 2020.The ride was based on the 1946 film “Song of the South” which was referred as a glossed-over portrayal of slavery.
Is Splash Mountain open at any location?
Yes, the original Splash Mountain ride is still operational at the Tokyo Disneyland. So, visitors of the Disneyland in Tokyo can still enjoy this ride and not its newer version.
The Princess and the Frog Ride
Just like its predecessor, this new ride is also a Log flume ride. It is based on the 2009 movie, The Princess and the Frog. the ride starts after the final kiss of the movie between the princess and the prince and joins them for an amazing musical ride. The ride takes place both indoors and outdoors and culminates with a steep drop of 52 feet. Everyone going on the ride does get wet, so be prepared for the drop.
Other attractions of the Magic Kingdom
Magic kingdom fulfills the fantasy world one lives it has various attractions including rides, restaurants, Disney characters, and events that happen on regular basis.
Some of the classic rides include
It’s a small world
Astro Orbitor
Big thunder mountain railroad
Country bear jamboree
Dumbo the flying elephant
Jungle cruise
Liberty square riverboat
Mad tea party
Mickey’s philhar magic
Peter pan’s flight
Pirates of Caribbean
Space mountain
Haunted mansion
Some of the restaurants that some good food
Aloha Isle
Be our guest restaurant
Case’s corner
Cinderella’s royal table
Liberty square market
Storybook treats
Sunshine tree terrace
Tomorrowland terrace restaurant
Plaza ice cream parlor
Pecos bill tall tale Inn and Café
Other theme park attractions of Walt Disney World
Epcot
Disney’s Hollywood studios
Disney’s animal kingdom theme park
Disney springs
Disney boardwalk
Enjoy the rides and food, meet the loveable characters, enjoy your time at Magic Kingdom Park and explore other Disney theme parks. To know more about Disney World, visit here.
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