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The popular attraction, Splash Mountain, located in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has been temporarily closed for this past calendar month as it is underwent a lengthy refurbishment, which many were speculating was related to the upcoming The Princess and the Frogretheme.

The ride was fix to reopen today, February eleven; however it looks similar Guests will have to wait to once more visit the Laughing Place as Splash Mountain failed to reopen this morning.

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After a petition coincidentally fabricated its rounds on the internet, Disney Parks announced last summertime that the classic theme park attraction Splash Mountain — which opened in the late '80s and early '90s at the California and Florida theme parks — would exist rethemed to the 2009 Disney Princess animated picThe Princess and the Frog. Again, this retheme will be taking place at both Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney Globe and Disneyland park in Disneyland Resort.

According to Disney, the before long-to-be allure volition pick up after the concluding kiss inThe Princess and the Frog as Guests join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical take a chance "featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance."

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However, we want to annotation that Splash Mount at Disney Earth has been closed temporarily for its annual refurbishment, meaning this closure is non related toThe Princess and the Frog retheme.

Additionally, Splash Mountain was set to reopen this forenoon, but information technology looks similar Guests will have to wait a bit longer to ride every bit the attraction did non open with the residue of the Park. When looking at My Disney Experience, in that location is non a current wait time for Splash Mountain despite many other attractions having their await times posted — indicating the fan-favorite attraction is not open.

Inside the Magic volition go on to update y'all every bit we get data regarding Splash Mountain andThe Princess and the Frog retheme, but for now, Splash Mountain will remain as is, and the recent month-long closure is for annual refurbishment.

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If you accept never ridden the fan-favorite ride, the official Disney Globe description of Splash Mountain reads:

A Hare-Raising Ride

Gently drift through a colorful Southern bayou along with happy-go-lucky Br'er Rabbit equally he looks for his "laughing place." But be warned: Br'er Bear and Br'er Trick are in hot pursuit of this wayward hare.

Glide by over 100 adorable Audio-Animatronics geese, frogs, raccoons, possums, bees, alligators and other down-home critters as they sing classic Disney ditties, including "Naught-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" and "Ev'rybody's Got a Laughing Identify."

Then hang on to your hats—this delightful musical cruise ends in an exciting 5-story splashdown into a thorny Briar Patch!

You Will Get Moisture

This attraction includes 950,000 gallons of water, 3 dips and a 5-story drop. Where you're seated will decide how moisture you lot'll get. Riders in the back may experience a sudden splash or spray; those who opt for the front can expect to get soaked.

For Guests looking to ensure their personal items remain dry, lockers are available to rent near the Main Entrance

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