TikToker Says Splash Mountain Followers Desirous to “Burn” Retheme Comes Off As Racist

Splash Mountain will reopen as The Princess and the Frog (2009) impressed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in 2024 at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom.

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Reactions to the Splash Mountain retheme are blended, with some Disney Parks fans offering to protect Splash Mountain with their lives and others excited for Princess Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) to have her personal trip. One Disney fan, Danielle (@daniellesmagicallifestyle), requested different followers to love a now-deleted video in the event that they needed to “burn the retheme.” TikToker and journey agent Victoria (@pineappleprincess340) shared the video with a response:

@pineappleprincess340

#stitch with @Danielle thats my two cents, be happy to maintain a penny #tianasbayouadventure #splashmountain #disneyland #disneyworld #thoughts #greenscreen

♬ original sound – Victoria |Theme Park lifestyle

“Now me, personally, I don’t give a f*ck if anyone states that they need Splash Mountain to remain as a result of that b*tch very clearly received its eviction discover, so… I don’t care what you say,” Victoria defined. “That b*tch is gone.”

Victoria mentioned that although the “burn it” sound is presently trending on TikTok, utilizing it to speak about wanting Splash Mountain to remain is “very microaggressive.” A microaggression is defined as:

A remark or motion that subtly and sometimes unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced angle towards a member of a marginalized group (resembling a racial minority)

“By you supporting Splash Mountain to remain, you might be supporting that Disney stands behind African American stereotypes,” Victoria says. “Stereotypes which might be so unhealthy that they’ve labored very exhausting to cover it. They’re, actually, embarrassed by it. Subsequently, why are you supporting it?”

Disney has long-banned Music of the South (1946), the inspiration behind the characters on Splash Mountain. The movie is taken into account racist for its stereotypical depictions of African Individuals, cheery outlook on post-slavery plantation life, and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” allegedly influenced by a racist pre-Civil War folk song. The movie’s star, James Baskett, wasn’t allowed to attend Music of the South’s Atlanta premiere resulting from his race.

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“You might be being microaggressive together with your opinions. It does come off as racist,” Victoria notes. “On the finish of the day, you’ll be able to have freedom of speech however not freedom of consequence.”

Extra on Splash Mountain

No cut-off date has been publicly introduced for Splash Mountain in Frontierland at Walt Disney World Resort or in Critter Nation at Disneyland Resort. The Music of the South (1946) trip will stay the identical at Tokyo Disneyland, although the Disney Park recently removed the ride’s anthem, “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” from its music loop. From Disneyland:

Drop right into a whimsical world stuffed with traditional characters and songs on this thrilling log-flume journey.

A Hare-Elevating Journey

Hop inside a hole log and float by a colourful bayou as you comply with happy-go-lucky Br’er Rabbit to his “laughing place.” However be warned: Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are in scorching pursuit of this wayward hare. 

Glide previous over 100 speaking, singing, storytelling Audio-Animatronics critters who inhabit Splash Mountain and provide up their very own slice of down-home tradition. Sing alongside to traditional Disney ditties, together with “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.” 

Then, brace your self for the massive finale—this musical cruise ends in an exhilarating 5-story splashdown!

You Will Get Moist!

This attraction consists of 950,000 gallons of water, 3 dips and a 5-story drop. The place you’re seated will decide how moist you’ll get. Riders within the again could expertise a sudden splash or spray; those that go for the entrance can count on to get soaked.