One of Disney’s most iconic rides is undergoing a pretty significant transformation. Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Disney World is being redesigned in a Princess and the Frog theme.
The 30-year-old ride has recently been the subject of controversy, as it’s currently themed after Disney’s Song of the South, a 1946 movie known for its Antebellum setting and racist stereotypes. In the wake of the racial justice movement following the murder of George Floyd, Disney fans have been petitioning on social media to re-theme the water ride, suggesting the 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog, which features a Black female lead.