However this is just a log ride in a theme park, abbeloved one yes, but at the end of the day it’s just a ride, there are more pressing matters in the world currently. If you’re willing to have a discussion and potentially educate from a different perspective I appreciate that as well. The incident occurred on Sunday when a log flume at the popular. I appreciate everybody who supports it however as always with things that get attention like this there is a lot of nastiness. Walt Disney World guests riding on Splash Mountain recently got more than what they bargained for when their boat began sinking. I saw the discussion on twitter about retheming the ride, was speaking with friends about how there should be a petition to have a count on how many people actually support that idea and decided to make one since I couldn't find one. I really didn’t think this would get any attention. Since this has gotten so much attention I just want to throw in this edit with a few things.
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The best next step to remove all traces of this racist movie would be to re-theme Splash Mountain into a Princess and the Frog themed ride. Disney has removed Song of the South from its library, refusing to share it on DVD or their streaming services. While the rides storyline is not an exact version of the movies plot line it is derivative from it, the characters, the songs and locations are all main features of the ride. It would be fairly easy to transition the ride into the bayou of New Orleans considering the location of the ride in each park. Splash Mountain is located in Critter Country/Frontierland in the parks, an area very close to New Orleans Square in Disneyland. As well as a much bigger merchandising opportunity for Princess and the Frog. This change could kill two birds with one stone, remove the offensive stereotypical theming the ride currently has and bring a much needed diversity to the parks. Disney fans blew up social media overnight by retweeting a video snippet of a log sinking on the Walt Disney Worlds Splash Mountain.The framing of the ride is such that it could be easily changed to tell the story of Tiana while not compromising too much of the ride/costing a fortune in remodeling for Disney. Tiana could be one of the first princesses with a thrill ride, as well as giving her a much deserved place in the parks. Princess and the Frog is a beloved princess movie but has very little representation in the parks. There is a huge need for diversity in the parks and this could help fill that need. While the ride is considered a beloved classic it’s history and storyline are steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes from the 1946 film Song of the South. The classic log flume ride Splash Mountain is featured in Disneyland, Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland. On Disney World's website, Splash Mountain is described as a "hare-raising ride" that brings parkgoers through "a colorful Southern bayou." Riders follow character Br'er Rabbit on his search for his "laughing place," as he runs away from his enemies Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox.Disney parks should be a home for all to enjoy regardless of race, age, whatever your background may be. "If you're here to hurl mean comments, your energy would be much better spent doing something else more productive - there are plenty of petitions on this site and plenty of foundations that need support right now." Splash Mountain is a log-flume ride filled with characters from Disney's 1946 film 'Song of the South' There are more pressing matters in the world currently," the petition now says. "This is just a log ride in a theme park - a beloved one, yes - but at the end of the day, it's just a ride. They also added that they had received some criticism in response to their petition, and agreed that there "are more pressing matters in the world currently." Splash Mountain ride at Disneyland with no obstructed views and in Amazing Low Light Splash Mountain at Disneyland park before the transformation to the Pri. "The best next step to remove all traces of this racist movie would be to re-theme Splash Mountain into a 'Princess and the Frog'-themed ride."Īfter this article was first published on June 11, a note was added to the petition by its creator, Alex O., who said they did not expect to receive so many signatures it has surpassed its goal of 10,000 signatures. "Disney has removed 'Song of the South' from its library, refusing to share it on DVD or their streaming services," the petition says.
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