{"id":157780,"date":"2023-04-19T03:48:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T22:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/popular-amusement-park-makes-major-change-to-iconic-ride-and-fans-are-all-saying-the-same-thing\/"},"modified":"2023-04-19T03:49:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T22:19:38","slug":"the-fans-of-a-popular-amusement-center-are-unanimous-in-their-criticisms-after-a-major-overhaul-to-an-iconic-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/the-fans-of-a-popular-amusement-center-are-unanimous-in-their-criticisms-after-a-major-overhaul-to-an-iconic-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"The fans of a popular amusement center are unanimous in their criticisms after a major overhaul to an iconic ride."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Disney has removed one of its most famous attractions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

By next year, the Splash Mountain rides at Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida will both be replaced by Tiana\u2019s Bayou Adventure.<\/p>\n

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Disney will replace its iconic Splash mountain attractions with an experience that is based on The Princess and the Frog<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Disney World will launch the ride in Disneyland sometime next year.<\/span>Credit: Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Disney announced in an article that the new ride was based on the animated movie The Princess and the Frog. blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The movie’s Louisiana Creole influence will be reflected in the design.<\/p>\n

Disney removed Splash Mountain from its parks last year after widespread complaints that it promoted racial stereotypes. Fox News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

This attraction centers on the character Br\u2019er Rabbit, from the 1946 movie Song of the South. The film has been criticized for its rosy depiction of life in a plantation for African Americans.<\/p>\n

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“I\u2019ve felt,\u00a0as long as I\u2019ve been CEO, that Song of the South was \u2013 even with a disclaimer \u2013 was just not appropriate in today\u2019s world,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said in 2020, according to Fox News.<\/p>\n

The Disney World version of Splash Mountain has already been dismantled. Chip and Co.<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

Disney revealed concept artwork of the possible final look for its new ride last week.<\/p>\n

Sharika Mahdi from New Orleans is assisting the Imagineers team in designing the ride.<\/p>\n

Disney Senior Vice President for Creative Development Carmen Smith stated, “The magic bayou calls, listen carefully.”<\/p>\n

“We\u2019re \u2018digging a little deeper\u2019 into the experience guests can expect from the future attraction coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort,”<\/p>\n

The enchantment will be illuminated with a Mardi Gras celebration hosted by Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m thrilled to announce that Mama Odie will reprise her role as the catalyst to that magic.”<\/p>\n

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In California, crews are already working to demolish the original version of this ride.<\/span>Chip and Company<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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