Originally Posted By Kimrue I went on splash mountain during my last visit and I was surprised how great it sounds and looks! I could actually HEAR what the animatronics were saying and the storyline made sense (for once) I loved how it went from being jolly and happy to slowly getting more and more eerie. The feel of the ride was there instead of just seeing a bunch of animatronics move and faint murmuring coming from the speakers. It was a nice surprise! Every time I've ridden the ride in the past I thought the scenes were random and I couldn't figure out the whole theme of the ride other than it was based on "song of the south." It was cool to hear the eerie laughing of the characters as it was getting more and more ominous...very cool. When did this change take place? What exactly was done? Was the entire soundtrack changed or just new speakers? It's obvious that it must've been through a pretty intense refurb, and I have to say, it has payed off...please excuse me if this topic is a little "old" but I haven't been for at least a year and I was very pleasantly surprised...it's a shame I only got to ride it once.
Originally Posted By mouse of the south Everytime we go to Disney I say I'm going to ride Splash Mountain and Space Mountain. I chicken out everytime!! Maybe when we go this summer. After my experience on Mission Space I'm scared of the big rides. I had to go to first aid for about an hour! I'm a whimp!
Originally Posted By Kimrue I just want to tell you my personal opinion. I'm the biggest wimp EVER! I would NEVER in a million years muster up the courage to ride mision:space. However the "mountains" are pretty mild. Thunder Mountain is really nothing, I would take my 3 1/2 year old on it. Splash Mountain is AWESOME! (It's so cute) once you get over the initial shock of the drop(s) (a few small ones inside besides the biggy) it's not even an issue. My 68 year old dad has high blood pressure and stents in his heart loves it! Now this is strictly MY opinion, but...Space mountain, if you are a wimp, maybe you wanna skip. You can see the inside of the ride while riding tomorrowland transit authority. All I know is when I rode it a few weeks ago I felt like I got jerked and banged around alot and it's a little intense because it's jerky and in the dark...I got off with a little headache, which usually doesn't happen to me. It's not a bad ride, I just didn't like getting jerked around so much. I've also ridden this ride like a million times but for some reason it seemed a little more bumpy to me. JMO
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs I guess the storyline was better told at WDW than at DL... but DL's version has the America Sings cast, and the creepy-but-cool Burrow's Lament song (it's LP in a minor key). The logs are better too at WDW, so I guess that earns them a few other points.
Originally Posted By alphabetmom Do you get wet on it? I dont like rides where I get wet. lol Walking around in soggy clothes is not my cup of tea.
Originally Posted By danyoung Depending on where you're sitting in the log, yup. In front you get a big spray as the log is braking at the end of the drop. In just about any seat you can get a random glop of water coming up over the side at various points on the ride. But you don't get soaked like you do on Kali River Rapids or Grizzly River Run - just randomly wet.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I don't like this particular Splash.. too much mildew all over it. Those ride logs are gross.
Originally Posted By Mouskateer Yeah ... You have to watch out for that toxic mold and mildew...!! Hopefully Disney dosen't get sued by the boy in the bubble!!
Originally Posted By Kimrue wait a minute...I think they may have changed the "padding" and handles or something in the logs because it looked cleaner. I actually didn't feel like I needed purell after holding the bar (I purelled anyway just to be safe)Plus no sour milk smell, believe it or not. I think part of the refurb must've been new mildew free padding! really, I think so!
Originally Posted By Kimrue Labuda!!!! I told you guys I'm a wimp...jeeeesh. I'm the biggest spaz on rides I need that gosh danged bar!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Then, you ^^^ would love TDL's Splash Mountain, the only Splash with a pull down and lock in place safety bar in their vehicles.
Originally Posted By basas <<I don't like this particular Splash.. too much mildew all over it. Those ride logs are gross.>> A few years ago I would agree with you (it was gross). But the last 4-5 times I've been on it, it has been very clean with NO mildew or smell. Actaully, the handlebars were even replaced I believe.... Nevertheless, it's 10X better than DL's version
Originally Posted By iamadisneyfan77 Odd how the original post, which was about an improved soundtrack and more coherent story, seems to have been ignored in favor of kvetching about mildew, handlebars, etc. Can anyone actually speak to the issue? I haven't ridden Splash for the last year or so and would like to hear more about any "changes." And I agree, BTW, that the WDW Splash is vastly superior to the DL version in any case. I think it's almost as much superior as the DL Pirates is over WDW's, but it never seems to get as much credit!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Well I just rode it twice last week. I didn't really notice ANYTHING different to be quite honest. It all seemed great to me. I did notice that the water cannon that shoots water onto the bridge, and thusly, onto unsuspecting bystanders, is not turned on. Did they take it out? Is it seasonal? Whassup?
Originally Posted By sjhym4 Depends on tempetures. Once the weather remains warm they will be back on daily.
Originally Posted By hopemax The water jet was non-functional, but it was repaired during the last rehab. However, something was not programmed correctly, and when the ride went 101, the water jet did not shut off. So now it is off again.
Originally Posted By sjhym4 Disney doesnt want to pay to fix them so they are giving CM's pails and they will toss the water at you... for $5.00. $30.00 if you want a picture.
