Panicked Rider Jumps Out Of Splash Mountain Log Ride At Disneyland
The moment was captured on video just days before the ride was set to close at the Orange County park, KTLA reported. A video shared with KTLA shows an unidentified rider walking down the ride platform after leaving one of the passengers carrying logs. The incident comes just days before Splash Mountain officially closed its doors after coming under fire for its roots in a 1946 film criticized for racist and stereotyping undertones. Disney officials announced in 2020 that the ride would be renovated and themed after the 2009 film "The Princess and the Frog," which introduced Disney's first Black princess, Tiana. The renovation project is expected to last more than a year and will also be featured at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Published : 11 months ago by Miranda Ceja in Travel
The moment was captured on video shared with KTLA, which shows an unidentified rider walking down the ride platform after leaving one of the passenger carrying logs. A voice in the video can be heard asking the person what they were doing. The person walking down the ride platform replies, "I can't. I'm seriously having a panic attack," according to the video.
No further information about the video was released, according to KTLA. The incident comes just days before Splash Mountain officially closed its doors after coming under fire for its roots in a 1946 film criticized for racist and stereotyping undertones.
The ride officially closed at the end of the day Tuesday to begin its renovation into an attraction based on the more modern film "The Princess and the Frog." According to Disneyland officials, the renovation project is expected to last more than a year. The re-imagined ride, which will be called "Tiana's Bayou Adventure," is scheduled to open in late 2024.
Disney officials announced in 2020 that the ride would be renovated and themed after the 2009 film "The Princess and the Frog, which introduced Disney's first Black princess, Tiana. The move followed rising criticism of the original attraction that increased during nationwide protests against police brutality and in support of racial equality. Splash Mountain is based on the 1946 animated film "Song of the South," which critics have assailed for racist undertones and stereotyping portrayals of Black characters.
"Tiana is a modern, courageous and empowered woman, who pursues her dreams and never loses sight of what's really important," a Disneyland spokesman said in 2020 in announcing the planned renovation. "It's a great story with a strong lead character, set against the backdrop of New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou." Disney officials said the revamped ride will build "on the story of Princess Tiana, a character whose pride and perseverance reminds us of a universal truth: within us lies the potential to make our dreams come true." "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" will also be featured at Walt Disney World in Florida. Disney Reveals Art For Splash Mountain 'Princess And The Frog' Revamp
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