The Final Goodbye to Disneyland's "Splash Mountain"

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, fans gathered in Critter Country inside Disneyland to say their final goodbyes to “Splash Mountain,” which was closing to be transformed into a new attraction, “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.”

“Splash Mountain” has been a popular ride since it first opened on July 17, 1989. It was originally conceived by Imagineer Tony Baxter, who was actually on hand to say his final goodbyes to the attraction along with everyone else.

And as we say good-bye, let’s not forget the classic “Splash Mountain” rap:

Never forget this iconic song pic.twitter.com/A2qkjwrD1K
— No Context Theme Parks (@OOCParks) May 31, 2023

Now only one “Splash Mountain” remains, and Tokyo Disney Resort says they have no plans to change the attraction. But Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s versions are no more.

Even though there were huge crowds for the final day of the attraction as we know it, a lot of fans couldn’t be there, so I thought I’d compile some photos and videos from the last day.

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The Crowds

How’s THIS for a Disneyland crowds check?! Here’s Adventureland at rope drop today for the last day of operations for Splash Mountain! pic.twitter.com/CorPdbjgp2
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) May 30, 2023

The crowds SHOWED UP to rope drop Disneyland Park for the last day of Splash Mountain’s operation 💦 pic.twitter.com/qfNpHG4iuw
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) May 30, 2023

Getting crowded in Critter Country. #Disneyland #SplashMountain pic.twitter.com/t0vGXJuXdr
— LaughingPlace.com (@laughing_place) May 31, 2023

And how great is it that even a Disney Legend like Tony Baxter collects souvenirs— his very own bottled water from a final trip through #SplashMountain at #Disneyland. #dapsmagic pic.twitter.com/eRpqSFXmAD
— Daps Magic (@DAPs_Magic) May 30, 2023

Imagineer Tony Baxter is here for the final day of #SplashMountain at #Disneyland. He is keeping on the move, but still taking time to greet fans of his work. #dapsmagic pic.twitter.com/Az3aEdipuf
— Daps Magic (@DAPs_Magic) May 30, 2023

#Disneyland #WaltDisneyWorld @mainstreetmouse tonight for the farewell to #SplashMountain, #TonyBaxter literally stopped for nearly everyone that asked for a photo, signed things, and was there til the bitter end. The truest definition of “Legend”. #GoodnightBrerRabbit pic.twitter.com/RyrJyNXqp4
— Mulligan (@JamesCMulligan) May 31, 2023

Just spoke with Tony Baxter and showed him the log head, he was pleasantly surprised to see I had one and confirmed to me that he has one and is sculpting a Briar Patch base to fit it on! #SplashMountain #Disneyland #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/s92F9NT6eo
— SplashMountainArchives (@splasharchive) May 31, 2023

The Rides

Goodbye Splash Mountain, hello new adventures! 🌊 #Disneyland pic.twitter.com/yKbD56OSd1
— MouseWait (@MouseWait) May 31, 2023

Come with us to ride Splash Mountain one more time in Disneyland! pic.twitter.com/vCwUs9APfL
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) May 30, 2023

We’re riding Splash Mountain ONE LAST TIME before it’s transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland! pic.twitter.com/km14xpkFyX
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) May 30, 2023

Today is the last day Splash Mountain will be operating at Disneyland. I’m sad to see this ride go, but also excited for Tiana’s. Farewell, Splash. “Time to be movin’ along” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” 💦🐰🐻🦊 pic.twitter.com/LXUB0ojMQW
— DodgerDawg (@DodgerDawg06) May 31, 2023

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! My, oh, my what a wonderful day! Celebrating #SplashMountain on its last operating day at Disneyland! Bringing 34 years of heading to the Laughing Place and Briar Patch to an end in the US! Its been mighty satisfactual! pic.twitter.com/mEYqdkjmBT
— 🌊🏔️🪵Spirit of the Briar Patch🌊🏔️🪵 (@SpiritOfDIS) May 31, 2023

Rip Splash Mountain @Disneyland! You’ll never be forgotten for our Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Rides! July 17th, 1989 – May 30th, 2023 😭😭😭 #Disney #DisneylandResort #SplashMountain #Songsofthesouth #ZipADeeDooDah pic.twitter.com/UOu2FYGekg
— Drew The Disney Maniac (@DrwDisneyManiac) May 31, 2023

The Final Goodbyes

A kiss goodnight.

Earlier today a friend in the cast shared this with us. These were given to cast members who took their final ride on #SplashMountain at a special after hours event in the early hours of May 30. Our thanks to all who are keeping the magic. #dapsmagic pic.twitter.com/VPx66GCteX
— Daps Magic (@DAPs_Magic) May 31, 2023

Had to find my laughing place one last time. Farewell splash mountain, hello Tiana! 🥰 #Disney #splashmountain pic.twitter.com/6HXIeqxXXk
— Ashley H (VTUBER DEBUT SUMMER 2023) 💜🖤 (@AshleyHyoutube) May 31, 2023

Nighttime has not diminished crowds determined to take one more trip through the briar patch at the final operating day at #SplashMountain at #Disneyland. #dapsmagic pic.twitter.com/YNGGPP04ZA
— Daps Magic (@DAPs_Magic) May 31, 2023

The line for Splash Mountain at Disneyland is now officially closed! pic.twitter.com/V940XEHj1Y
— Wonders of Magic (@wondersofmagic) May 31, 2023

Barn doors have officially closed… #SplashMountain #Disneyland #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/GEFHhjvL3s
— SplashMountainArchives (@splasharchive) May 31, 2023

4 hour wait for Splash Mountain as of 9:15pm. It’s crazy to see that for the past months the ride was always a walk-on after 10pm until today. Can’t wait for the new ride #Disneyland pic.twitter.com/7zg209rz0f
— Attractions 360° (@SoCal360) May 31, 2023

Splash standby has closed at 10:05 pm #disneyland #SplashMountain pic.twitter.com/t42hAaqg5G
— 🔥 FIVE FIRES 🔥 (@thecalibae) May 31, 2023

Shutting the doors on the last group walking into Splash Mountain. #Disneyland pic.twitter.com/TFEMAk8Hqy
— Just Ask Danny (@just_ask_danny) May 31, 2023

Cast Members are last in line to ride #SplashMountain tonight in #Disneyland. Just as it was in #WaltDisneyWorld #disney pic.twitter.com/NyIvX3yBcp
— MickeyBlog.com (@MickeyBlog_) May 31, 2023

Final moments of splash mountain at Disneyland of the doors close #disneyland #SplashMountain pic.twitter.com/suPqNonMfx
— 🔥 FIVE FIRES 🔥 (@thecalibae) May 31, 2023

Last moments of Splash Mountain #Disneyland pic.twitter.com/kBurM7TWD6
— 🔥 FIVE FIRES 🔥 (@thecalibae) May 31, 2023