When Will Splash Mountain Change to Princess and the Frog?
It’s been a little over a year since Disney announced their plans to “retheme” Splash Mountain into a Princess and the Frog ride and the question on everyone’s mind is “when will it happen?”
There’s no official word from Disney yet but we can make some educated guesses based on past experience. When Disney first announced that they were going to retheme the ride they said that it would be ready in time for the 25th anniversary of The Princess and the Frog which is in 2024. However given the current state of the world it’s unlikely that the ride will be ready by then.
It usually takes Disney around two to three years to fully retheme a ride so we’re probably looking at a 2025 or 2026 opening date for the new Princess and the Frog ride. That said we could see Disney start to test the ride as early as 2023 so it’s possible that we’ll get a sneak preview of the new ride before it officially opens.
In the meantime there are plenty of other ways to get your Princess and the Frog fix at Disney World. You can check out the live action remake of The Princess and the Frog which is currently in theaters or visit Tiana’s Place in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. You can also listen to the “Almost There” scene from The Princess and the Frog on repeat until the new Splash Mountain ride opens.
What year will Splash Mountain close for refurbishment?
2020
What year is the earliest possible year that Splash Mountain could reopen with the new Princess and the Frog theme?
2023
What is the height requirement for Splash Mountain?
40 inches
What is the top speed of Splash Mountain?
40 mph
What is the duration of Splash Mountain?
About 10 minutes
What is the capacity of Splash Mountain?
1600 riders per hour
What is the angle of the first drop on Splash Mountain?
52 degrees
How many drops are there on Splash Mountain?
5
How many animatronics are there on Splash Mountain?
over 100
What is the height of the tallest drop on Splash Mountain?
47 feet
What is the length of the longest drop on Splash Mountain?
45 feet
How many gallons of water does Splash Mountain use per minute?
6000
What does Splash Mountain use to create the mist at the bottom of the first drop?
high-pressure water nozzles
What is the weight limit for Splash Mountain?
200 pounds
How many guests can fit in one log on Splash Mountain?
8
