If you’re familiar with the attractions listed above, you’ll note that there aren’t too many in the Magic Kingdom, as the original park is devoted to attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (Animal Kingdom)Īfter that quick look, let’s dive in deeper to what these attractions offer in each park.Avatar Flight of Passage (Animal Kingdom).Star Tours – The Adventures Continue (Hollywood Studios).Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (Hollywood Studios).Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Hollywood Studios).The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Hollywood Studios).Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (Hollywood Studios).Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (Magic Kingdom).
While WDW is not overflowing with the latest and greatest roller coasters like other theme parks, the one area that Disney has those other places beat is in storytelling, which provides an immersive experience.įor quick reference, here are the attractions you’ll want to check out if you’re looking for some thrills: HBO Max pulled the film from its streaming platform with plans to add it back with “historical context.From the classics to newer, more technological attractions, Walt Disney World parks provide plenty of thrills for those who enjoy that sort of thing from an amusement park. The calls for changes to Splash Mountain come as other elements of pop culture face scrutiny, including the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. The “red-head” character at the center of the auction was changed from a wench into a pirate named Redd. Some have suggested Splash Mountain's theme be changed to Moana or Pocahontas.ĭisney has modified or updated its rides in the past to make them more "modern." Most recently, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride was changed to remove the bride auction scenes. The Princess and the Frog isn’t the only alternate theme fans have offered.
LOG FLUME RIDE AT ANIMAL KINGDOM MOVIE
“Princess and the Frog is a beloved princess movie but has very little representation in the parks.”Īs of Friday, the petition had garnered over 17,000 signatures so far. “There is a huge need for diversity in the parks and this could help fill that need,” the petition read. The 2009 animated film features Disney’s first black princess, Tiana. The petition then offers up an alternate theme for the attraction: The Princess and the Frog. “While the ride is considered a beloved classic it’s (sic) history and storyline are steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes from the 1946 film Song of the South.” “Disney parks should be a home for all to enjoy regardless of race, age, whatever your background may be,” the creator of the petition wrote. Now, an online petition calling for the ride to get a new theme has gained traction on social media. The popular log-flume ride, which can be found at the Magic Kingdom at Disney World, at Disneyland in California, and at Tokyo Disneyland, features some of the film’s animated characters like Brer Rabbit, as well as some songs like “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.” Disney has tried to distance itself from the film, even leaving it off its new streaming service Disney+. The 1946 film has long been criticized for its use of racial stereotypes and depictions of Southern plantation life. Some Disney fans are urging the company to change the theme of Splash Mountain, citing the attraction’s connection the controversial film Song of the South. Animated film criticized for its racial stereotypes.Ride features characters from "Song of the South".Online petition had 17,000 signatures as of Friday.
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