‘Splash Mountain’ Permanently Closed, Replaced at Disneyland Following Racism Allegations

‘Splash Mountain’ Permanently Closed, Replaced at Disneyland Following Racism Allegations
A view of the Splash Mountain ride at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., on July 23, 2020. Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images
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After over 30 years of operation, Disneyland’s “Splash Mountain” ride permanently closed its doors Jan. 23 to be re-themed as “Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” and will reopen as such in 2024, according to park officials.

While officials assert the ride’s water-fall-like structure and layout will not change, Disney “Imagineers” will remodel it after “The Princess and The Frog” characters and storyline.