Ever been to Disney World?
Ever ridden on Splash Mountain?
It’s one of the oldest, most iconic rides at the Magic Kingdom.
But probably not for long.
Why?
Because apparently it’s racist.
At least, some people think so.
But then again they tend to think EVERYTHING is racist these days.
If you don’t believe me, look at this:
Yahoo News explains why they want it gone:
Disney fans and some employees are calling for the company to change the theme of its popular Splash Mountain ride, which is based on the 1946 movie "Song of the South" that critics say is one of Disney's most racist films.
An online petition calls for the Splash Mountain ride, which has been a longtime staple at Disney World and Disneyland, to be re-themed to the 2009 Disney movie "The Princess and the Frog," which features Tiana, Disney's first black princess.
"There is a huge need for diversity in the parks and this could help fill that need," the petition reads. "Princess and the Frog is a beloved princess movie but has very little representation in the parks. Tiana could be one of the first princesses with a thrill ride, as well as giving her a much deserved place in the parks.
"The framing of the ride is such that it could be easily changed to tell the story of Tiana while not compromising too much of the ride/costing a fortune in remodeling for Disney. This change could kill two birds with one stone, remove the offensive stereotypical theming the ride currently has and bring a much needed diversity to the parks."
The calls for change come as many depictions of black life have come under fire amid the worldwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd last month.
The HBO Max streaming service has temporarily pulled the classic 1939 movie "Gone with the Wind" for its depiction of slavery and the antebellum South, while the shows "Cops" and "Live PD" have been canceled by Paramount Network and A&E, respectively. Actress Hattie McDaniel, who became the first black woman to win an Oscar for her portrayal of Mammy in "Gone with the Wind," is also in "Song of the South" as a housekeeper named Aunt Tempy.
Monuments to Confederate figures as well as Christopher Columbus have also been torn down or removed by officials in multiple cities during the ongoing protests.
Splash Mountain was first opened in 1989 at Disneyland with the theme of "Song of the South," a live action/animation hybrid film that is set in the Reconstruction era after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.
"Song of the South" was re-released in theaters 1986 but is not part of the deep vault of Disney films on its Disney+ streaming service. The company did not respond to TODAY’s request for comment for this story.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger said at the company's annual shareholder meeting in March that it was not included on Disney+ due to its "outdated cultural depictions."
The movie has been criticized by the NAACP for perpetuating "a dangerously glorified picture of slavery" and has been panned by movie critics for its depiction of the antebellum South.
"Song of the South" is narrated by Uncle Remus, a plantation worker considered by many critics to be a racist stereotype. He tells stories about the adventures of animals like Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox to a young white boy living on the plantation.
The Splash Mountain ride makes no mention of Uncle Remus but features the story of Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Bear and Br'er Fox as well as the famous song "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."
Disneyland cast member Frederick Chambers gave a detailed explanation in a Twitter thread about how he would re-theme the ride into "The Princess and the Frog" from "Song of the South."
This guy has even mapped out how he'd change it:
What do you think?
I leave you with this VERY wise piece of advice...
Be very careful all you far-left Pastors, you just might be on the wrong side of history:
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