Disney Is Closing Splash Mountain For Good

It really is the end of an era, in more ways than one. Disney just announced they are closing their Splash Mountain ride. It is an indefinite goodbye for the fan favorite log flume coaster. But not a permanent close for the attraction itself. The company plans to make it over, again.

For those of us old enough to remember, Disney introduced the ride as Zip-a-Dee River Run in 1983. It was themed after the Song of The South movie. A year later it was renamed to Splash Mountain to help promote another Disney movie: Splash with Tom Hanks and Darryl Hannah.

The newest makeover was announced back in 2020. After years of complaints that the ride still had racist overtones, in spite of the name being changed back in 1984. The latest incarnation will be based on the Disney animated movie The Princess & The Frog. The new ride will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It is scheduled to open in 2024 at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

Fans everywhere are rushing to the Disney theme parks to get their last goodbyes in with Splash Mountain. Others are just trying to get some water fun under the belt before the ride closes for the year. It has already closed at Magic Kingdom. The closing date for Disneyland in California hasn’t been announced yet, but it probably won’t be long.

Other fans are looking to profit on this change by selling water from the ride. On EBay, people are making up to $1000 for a single jar of what they claim is Splash Mountain water (cbsnews.com). The listings show a picture of the water in front of the Splash Mountain ride. The listings also claim the water was grabbed on the last day of the ride before it closed in Magic Kingdom. So you can probably look for similar mayhem in Anaheim in the next few weeks.

And if you’re planning to visit the theme park soon, bring some jars. – Wendy Rush

Best 2022 Holiday Disneyland Food And Treats

Disneyland food is another level of joy for the true foodie.

When you walk through the Disneyland resort, you’re welcomed with streets adorned with colorful, twinkling, and non-stop holiday décor, and there’s a feeling of gleeful energy buzzing through the air.

The Disneyland Festival of Holidays is an amazing collection of events and themes, that honor holiday traditions from different cultures across the globe. I was able to enjoy some of the holiday happenings at the park this past weekend. And I had a ball!

The food is a whole other level during the holidays season at Disneyland, which makes it even more special. It’s safe to say that I ate my weight (and walked many extra steps) with the Disneyland’s Sip and Savor Pass, which let me sample a variety of different foods and beverages. The Sip and Savor Pass is about $56 for guests and $51 for annual passholders, according to FoodAtDisneyland.com, and it’s well worth it! Can you say “hot buttered rum?” With actual butter. Heaven on EARTH!

This year’s theme seemed to be “traditional innovation.” The Festival of Holidays celebration had many tried-and-true dishes spiced with a twist. For example, I nibbled on Curry Mac ‘n Cheese, which was rich, with an explosion of curry and spice flavor in your mouth! Divoon!!

I a couple of the delicious guava melon lassi’s. One of our favorites and it finitely helped us cool off during the hot 81 degree November day. It was like a tropical sunset swirling in your mouth. Per Disney, the drink has guava nectar, rock melon syrup, yogurt and honey. Whip cream tops off the drink and honey-flavored cereal sits on the light cream.

It’s truly an experience – as Disneyland always is!

Scroll down below to see “Carla Rea’s weekend at Disneyland” and the tasty treats that are available during this year’s Festival of Holidays!

Winter Sliderland: Brisket Slider

Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll.
A Twist on Tradition: Curry Mac 'n Cheese

Curry Mac ‘n Cheese with cilantro oil and crispy garbanzos.
Making Spirits Bright: Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum: Rum, maple, hazelnut, Demerara sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and salted caramel.
California Churro: Gingerbread Churro

Gingerbread Churro: Churro coated in gingerbread sugar, drizzled with white chocolate sauce, and covered in red and green chocolate candy pieces
Cheers to Hot Buttered Rum!
A Twist on Tradition: Guava-Melon Lassi

Guava-Melon Lassi: Guava nectar, rock melon syrup, nonfat yogurt, and honey garnished with cinnamon whipped cream and honey-flavored cereal.
Alien Planet Pizza: Holiday Green Alien Macaron
Holiday Green Alien Macaron filled with marshmallow creme and chocolate ganache
Winter Sliderland: Holiday Ham Slider with cranberry-bacon jam and Gruyère on a salt and pepper brioche bun

Holiday Ham Slider with cranberry-bacon jam and Gruyère on a salt and pepper brioche bun.
Alien Planet Pizza: Charcuterie Pizza Slice topped with pesto cream sauce, fig marmalade, prosciutto, capocollo, Spanish chorizo, caramelized onions, cornichons, cheese blend, and arugula
Holiday Duets: Pork Belly Adobo: Garlic fried rice with braised pork belly, chicharron pieces, and green onions
Pork Belly Adobo: Garlic fried rice with braised pork belly, chicharron pieces, and green onions