Splash Mountain closed 1/2-3/19/13

[DizneyFreak2002]

Yeah, I just found it on yet another site that it's going down early January. But maybe they're all wrong. I hope for the sake of all those going in Jan it's still open. But trusting the WDW site....

And this ain't beating a dead horse. A 3 month (or 2 month) refurb is a lot different from it's typical 1 month refurb. Plus, a lot of people come here for info. Just sharing - that's all.

Gator, just to back you up a little more on your date.... The January 2nd dates comes from the Hub... So the Hub (the Disney employee intranet site) says Jan 2, the WDW site says Feb 1... Why do I have a feeling someone inverted the 1 and the 2 on the main WDW site?

[Melanie]

YAnd this ain't beating a dead horse. A 3 month (or 2 month) refurb is a lot different from it's typical 1 month refurb. Plus, a lot of people come here for info. Just sharing - that's all.

Here is where I think you are absolutely wrong calling it beating a dead horse.

Here's the thing, and yes, this has turned out to be one of those 'hot topic' issues on these boards. A thread announcing rehab dates for a major attraction at WDW is very welcome. It's always good to get it out there as soon as it's announced so folks can plan accordingly. After all, that's what we do here - help people plan magical vacations.

That said, every year this thread/topic sways from presenting the facts (dates, what will be done in rehab) into how vacations are ruined and how terrible Disney is for doing this rehab at the same time every year. That just really doesn't get us anywhere.

There are many Disney attractions (thinking over both domestic parks) that have annual rehabs/closings at the same time every year. Splash is one of them, for good reason. Speaking of marathon time, I remember a few years back it was sleeting at race time. Not a day I'd want to ride Splash Mountain, and again, why it's fair to expect this ride to be down in the winter months. I know that was an extreme weather situation, but not one you'd ever encounter in July. I can't even imagine the uproar if it went down in May or even October. I think it's a safe bet that Splash will continue to go down annually, at least until an extensive rehab is done to get everything in tip top shape. Who knows when that will be. Maybe this is the year?

As for the OFFICIAL dates - all we have "officially" to go by at this time is on the WDW website. There has been no announcement on the media site or our other official source. We get all of our information directly from Disney. It is very true that the WDW site isn't always accurate, and we'll be watching closely for when the official dates are announced and will update accordingly.

[mydisneygirls]

All I know is that for the latter part of our recent trip, it was down a good deal of the time (and a couple time Big Thunder was down at the same time). I kept thinking, it must need a good overhaul. This could be there reason it will be closed for so long.

[BigThunderFan]

I hope for once the official Disney site is right! My kids have been to Disney 4 times and EVERY time Splash Mountain has been closed. Just keep it open through Jan 12, please!!

[MNNHFLTX]

There are many Disney attractions (thinking over both domestic parks) that have annual rehabs/closings at the same time every year. Splash is one of them, for good reason. Speaking of marathon time, I remember a few years back it was sleeting at race time. Not a day I'd want to ride Splash Mountain, and again, why it's fair to expect this ride to be down in the winter months. I know that was an extreme weather situation, but not one you'd ever encounter in July.

Which is always what comes to mind every year when we talk about Splash being down for refurb. I can't even tell you the last time I went on it (WDW or Disneyland) in January or February. Sure they tone it down a bit in winter months, but walking around wet in 93-degree heat in August is an entirely different experience than walking around wet when the temps are 60 or colder. The lines usually reflect this too. It only makes sense to have it down in the cooler months.

[Jared]

For what it's worth, Splash Mountain didn't go down last year.

Also for what it's worth, I believe that all refurbishments should be celebrated, especially ones that last three months like this one. The overall good of the parks is considerably more important to me than my own individual trips. There will always be more trips -- I want the parks to be in as good shape as possible when I take them. A closed Splash Mountain is better than Splash Mountain in its current state. Right now, it shouldn't be operating.

[readytogo2]

Nooooooo my favorite closed a week before we get there oh well it did need some work done

[VWL Mom]

WDW website now shows

Splash Mountain - Closed For Refurbishment Wednesday, January 02 - Tuesday, March 19

[Melanie]

So indeed it has been changed. Good! Hopefully all the 'broken' elements will be fixed.