Disneyland’s ‘Racist’ Ride, Splash Mountain, To Close May 31, Upsetting Some Fans, and Will be Replaced by Princess Tiana Ride
Splash Mountain, despite its popularity, was doomed due to its ties to the notorious 1946 Disney film ‘Song of the South,’ which has been criticized for glorifying the Reconstruction-era Old South.
Disneyland’s infamous five-story-drop ride, Splash Mountain, will close next month, following years of racism controversies due to its ties to the notorious 1946 Disney film “Song of the South.” The ride will be “reimagined” and reopened next year as a more “inclusive” attraction.
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