Tag: Splash Mountain

Simple Pleasures at the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
Okay. Here’s the thing. You’ve been to the Magic Kingdom more times than you can count. You still love riding Space Mountain and the Haunted Mansion, the characters continue to charm you, and an ice cream cone tastes as yummy as ever. But you long for something new. What I’m going to offer here are … Continue reading "Simple Pleasures at the Magic Kingdom"
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Splash Mountain Celebrates 20 Years of Waterbourne Plunges and ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ Fun

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
July 17 Commemorates the Thrill Ride’s 20th Anniversary Photo © Disneyland/Paul Hiffmeyer ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 17, 2009) – The thrill of plummeting down a water chute, screaming and making a giant splash are just as exciting today as they were on July 17, 1989, when Splash Mountain opened in Critter Country at Disneyland park. Guests … Continue reading "Splash Mountain Celebrates 20 Years of Waterbourne Plunges and ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ Fun"
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Notes from the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I like to check out old favorite Hidden Mickeys, just to be sure they’re still around. (It gives me another reason to experience the Disney attractions!) In Splash Mountain, the fishing bobber classic Mickey is right where it supposed to be. The reclining Mickey near the end of Splash Mountain is brighter than ever. Thanks, … Continue reading "Notes from the Magic Kingdom"
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Where in the World #55

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #54: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f3.8 As you can see, this birdhouse is on the Splash Mountain Fastpass distribution sign, located in front of the Frontierland railroad station. Sharon Dale was the first to send in the correct answer this week! Congratulations … Continue reading "Where in the World #55"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Mountains

Posted on by Lisa Berton
She’ll be coming ’round Space Mountain when she comes. She’ll be coming ’round Thunder Mountain when she comes. She’ll be coming ’round Splash Mountain, she’ll be coming ’round Mt. Everest. she’ll be coming ’round Matterhorrrrnnnn when she comes. Yeaaaah. (jazz hands) In case that was too subtle, this week’s theme is mountains and I’m not … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Mountains"
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Critter Country – Tokyo Disneyland

Posted on by Jack Spence
Critter Country is the smallest land at Tokyo Disneyland and is located at the top end of the Rivers of America. The only access to Critter Country is through Westernland. And in a sense, Critter Country a subset of Westernland, just with a whimsical feel. The animals in Critter Country live anywhere there’s room to … Continue reading "Critter Country – Tokyo Disneyland"
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1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
Here we go again, another set of pictures taken in January, 1972. These first two pictures were taken of the Indy Speedway from the Skyway. In the first picture, look to the left and you can see the 20,000 Leagues building. And if you look toward the back of the picture, you can see the … Continue reading "1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 1"
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Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 2

Posted on by AllEars
Nothing says “Disney” like the Magic Kingdom! Today was so much fun! We got there early to see the rope drop and then went straight to Fantasyland, where we basically walked onto to every ride! We also got to see Ariel in her grotto which is something I have never been able to do because … Continue reading "Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 2"
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Attraction Comparison: Splash Mountain

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Continuing my series of attraction comparisons…I decided to stick with the mountains, and compare the Splash Mountain attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (MK) and Disneyland (DL). Both are located in about the same area of the park – though at MK this area is in Frontierland, and at DL it’s in Critter Country. … Continue reading "Attraction Comparison: Splash Mountain"
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