Splash Mountain


Description from PassPorter's Walt Disney World Guidebook:

Even bystanders can get soaked when riders slide down this five-story log flume into the Briar Patch. The first ten minutes of this attraction are a gentle ride through an Audio-Animatronics wonderland with all the “brer” creatures from “The Song of the South.” Then, kersplash! 40”/102 cm height restriction, adult supervision required. Little ones can play in the charming Laughin’ Place playground near the attraction’s exit while big kids ride. Health warning. Transfer from wheelchair to ride. Alex’s ToddlerTip: A (for the playground) Allie’s KidTip: “I love Splash Mountain. On the last big drop, you might want to lean back.”

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Type: Coaster
Scope: E-Ticket
Ages: Ages 9 & up
Thrill Factor: Very steep drop at end!

Coaster Duration: 11 min.
FastPass: Yes
Queue Conditions: Indoor queue with outdoor overflow queue.

Special Considerations:
- Rider Swap Available
- Must transfer from ECV
- Must transfer from wheelchair
- Seating type: low bar

ToddlerTip: :) (for the Laughin’ Place playground)
KidTip: I love Splash Mountain. On the last big drop, you might want to lean back.
TweenTip: You will get wet!

PassPorter's Ratings for Splash Mountain
Author Jennifer Marx's Rating:
4/10
Author Dave Marx's Rating:
6/10

Readers Rating: (rated by 322 PassPorter readers)
8.6/10

Appeal by Age:
79.9%
79.88% of our readers would definitely visit Splash Mountain again.

I would definitely visit this attraction again!
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What PassPorter Readers Think of Splash Mountain (86 comments):

This ride contains all the elements that make a great attraction...
Dusty280 gave this a rating of 9 on 02/12/2017 at 10:27:55 am EST

This is my family's favorite ride of all!! It has it all. Story line, thrills, relaxing boat ride, adorable theming. We love it!
traci-d gave this a rating of 10 on 01/03/2017 at 8:58:59 pm EST

Our whole family loved it.
Principesa gave this a rating of 10 on 08/23/2016 at 7:18:21 pm EDT

I like this version better than Disneyland's. It is longer. I can't help singing along.
DisneyKimber gave this a rating of 8 on 06/30/2016 at 5:50:36 pm EDT

Best all around ride and a family favorite
Meechigan gave this a rating of 10 on 06/30/2016 at 3:14:01 pm EDT

My husband's rating because I don't ride coasters (fear of drops): Love everything about it. Love the story, festive atmosphere, river boat at the end. Got REALLY soaked once, but usually only get mildly wet.
Pawleys4 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/27/2016 at 9:08:46 pm EDT

best ride in Magic Kingdom
Karen13 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/27/2016 at 4:37:16 pm EDT

Great ride with lots of great detail (audio animatronics) throughout. Yes...you can and probably will get a little wet. (If you want to lesson your chances of that, sit at the very back of the log.)
RandyF1979 gave this a rating of 8 on 06/26/2016 at 8:22:57 pm EDT

So much fun! I love the story it tells along the ride. Sat in the back each time and didn't get wet.
Dopeyhornet gave this a rating of 10 on 06/26/2016 at 3:35:12 pm EDT

Fun and great on a hot day.
Disneygirl288 gave this a rating of 8 on 06/25/2016 at 9:00:29 pm EDT

cute ride that we always enjoy
2babiesandthemouse gave this a rating of 8 on 06/24/2016 at 4:47:37 pm EDT

Classic!!
questkitten gave this a rating of 8 on 06/24/2016 at 3:13:30 pm EDT

Fun story and a fun ride, we all enjoy it.
TomiRocket gave this a rating of 8 on 06/24/2016 at 12:04:35 pm EDT

Could use a refresh, but still our favorite thrill ride!!
Shula8205 gave this a rating of 9 on 06/23/2016 at 11:21:29 pm EDT

Excellent ride. Watch Song of the South before coming to MK so they'll understand the story. The big drop is great!
todncopper gave this a rating of 9 on 06/22/2016 at 3:36:40 pm EDT

Neat - but seemed kind of long - kept expecting the big drop. (Only ridden it one time so far.)
CheriePenguin gave this a rating of 6 on 06/21/2016 at 4:22:19 pm EDT

My whole family loves this ride. The animatronics are great, the music is very catchy. Beware there is a steep drop and you may get wet.
Dopey Girl gave this a rating of 9 on 06/20/2016 at 6:09:02 pm EDT

We love going down the last hill at night during Wishes. Amazing!
aswaffer gave this a rating of 8 on 06/19/2016 at 11:06:41 am EDT

I wish they would redo Song of the South in a more politically acceptable way, so that my kids can experience Uncle Remus' tales of Brer Rabbit. Most of the time the animatronics don't work, which is unfortunate.
MissyMouse70 gave this a rating of 6 on 06/18/2016 at 9:35:53 pm EDT

I love the interior of this ride. But I hate getting wet.
Papa Jim gave this a rating of 7 on 06/17/2016 at 2:50:18 pm EDT

The theming here is just incredible. Even my DH who doesn't like drops will endure the drop at the end just to ride this ride.
chelynnah gave this a rating of 10 on 06/17/2016 at 12:52:27 pm EDT

The theming of this ride is what makes this ride special. While thrilling, the drop is not nearly as scary as Disney makes it appear.
BrerRalston1 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/17/2016 at 9:48:39 am EDT

Theming is fantastic, we never miss experiencing this attraction. It is a long attraction so plan accordingly.
fletch1965 gave this a rating of 9 on 06/17/2016 at 8:51:51 am EDT

Keep in mind that your picture will be taken on this ride. Arrange your family so the shorter members are seated in front of the taller members.
Fergies6 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/17/2016 at 7:54:32 am EDT

My happy place, lovely way to beat the heat
ashlvsq2004 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/15/2016 at 11:39:00 am EDT

Great theming. Love the music. I just hate getting wet.
tinae159 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/15/2016 at 1:39:40 am EDT

Song of the South has always been one of my favorite movies, so I have a great affinity for the theming of this ride! What great story telling!
krajewskim gave this a rating of 10 on 06/14/2016 at 11:14:53 pm EDT

Love this ride! Hate getting wet, but that doesn't ever stop us! lol

aat912 gave this a rating of 9 on 06/14/2016 at 4:26:01 pm EDT

Best ride in Disney. Great theme. Lots to take in. We have to ride it at least twice every time we go to MK.
ARanat gave this a rating of 10 on 06/14/2016 at 3:50:20 pm EDT

Family favorite!! Well worth the wait!
SueinNH gave this a rating of 10 on 06/14/2016 at 3:14:48 pm EDT

Absolute favorite ride for our family. My kids have loved it since they were 3 and tall enough to go on. The song and story are great and the thrill factor is perfect for families.
EvaKi gave this a rating of 10 on 06/14/2016 at 11:06:18 am EDT

1sr ride my family heads for every time. Love it.
sneezynoah gave this a rating of 9 on 06/13/2016 at 8:49:00 pm EDT

Classic! Love the storyline and all of the characters! This is a nice long ride which I didn't expect the first time we rode it.
MPoppins77 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/13/2016 at 7:02:56 pm EDT

Great as long as I dont forget my poncho...!! Love the ride, but hate getting wet bangs...
ths2wllpas gave this a rating of 9 on 06/13/2016 at 6:38:13 pm EDT

The drop can be intimidating to watch but its not bad. Enjoy the ride
handette gave this a rating of 9 on 06/13/2016 at 2:37:32 pm EDT

be prepared to get wet
gram25gs gave this a rating of 9 on 06/13/2016 at 1:38:35 pm EDT

In our top ten! One point less because you may get wet, or soaked! But we love it anyway.
Suey12 gave this a rating of 9 on 06/12/2016 at 9:49:50 am EDT

A must do classic ride! You have to sit in the front to get a picture at the top of the drop of the castle & park!
jodistrock gave this a rating of 10 on 06/12/2016 at 9:46:41 am EDT

Beautiful details!
dutchdisneyfamily gave this a rating of 8 on 06/11/2016 at 10:12:08 pm EDT

Fun ride. You will get wet!
nvrtoooldforthemouse gave this a rating of 6 on 06/11/2016 at 1:59:39 pm EDT

I liked the ride, but it is difficult to get in and out of the ride vehicle. I am large and have arthritis.
Wintersong gave this a rating of 8 on 06/11/2016 at 12:02:14 am EDT

Cute, but lines are too long.
kcapener gave this a rating of 6 on 06/10/2016 at 5:55:26 pm EDT

Love the ride - hate getting soaked!
MINNIEsota MOUSE gave this a rating of 7 on 06/10/2016 at 4:15:12 pm EDT

A nice, long relaxing ride with a fun and unexpected story. And then the drop at the end is pretty good!
loveariel gave this a rating of 8 on 06/10/2016 at 3:34:40 pm EDT

You will get wet, VERY WET! But in the summer Florida heat that is not a bad thing!
Csb10salum gave this a rating of 6 on 06/10/2016 at 11:45:04 am EDT

Best ride ever!
jstar gave this a rating of 10 on 06/10/2016 at 10:30:08 am EDT

ride in the front seat, cover your head on the way down and all the water will swoosh over you and soak everyone behind you!
Susan Fadel gave this a rating of 10 on 06/10/2016 at 9:05:47 am EDT

We will do this more than once on each visit.
Big G gave this a rating of 10 on 06/07/2016 at 9:53:08 pm EDT

Get a fast pass! The lines are long no matter what time of year or what time of day you are there. The drop looks really scary but it is actually pretty tame. If you want to get wet, be in the back. If not, wear a poncho and keep your camera etc. underneath to keep it dry.
Missi gave this a rating of 8 on 06/04/2016 at 4:55:05 pm EDT

Our family favourite! Prepare to get wet!
oddboysmum gave this a rating of 10 on 06/04/2016 at 8:29:31 am EDT

Great ride, great music, a must do.
AeroScott gave this a rating of 9 on 06/03/2016 at 3:50:01 pm EDT

it was fun!
comfort80 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/03/2016 at 3:04:51 pm EDT

FYI, Splash Mountain has been under maintenance every January for four years now in a row. Each year my children have raced to the ride, only to be let down yet again. I understand that rides need maintenance, but every year in January? I prefer to go in January because the lines are shorter, but this also means things will be closed. I understand that, but I wish my children will eventually get to ride Splash Mountain. This is simply getting old.
Bosco69 gave this a rating of 1 on 06/03/2016 at 10:00:39 am EDT

Great theming, great views of the Magic Kingdom, and fun music! Don't let the anticipation for the final drop distract you from the sights around you. Lean back and keep your head up for the photo!
amouse9 gave this a rating of 10 on 06/03/2016 at 1:50:07 am EDT

Too scared to go on this but I would love to see the graphics inside
KDevines gave this a rating of 1 on 06/02/2016 at 11:56:10 pm EDT

Love it
Zatrina gave this a rating of 10 on 06/01/2016 at 12:06:04 am EDT

One of our favorites, we even ride it in the rain (you're going to get wet anyway).
Pal of Pooh gave this a rating of 9 on 05/31/2016 at 11:51:18 am EDT

My most favorite ride ever!! A fun ride with a bit of wet in the Florida sun.
MiquiMom gave this a rating of 10 on 05/30/2016 at 7:31:59 pm EDT

My all-time Disney favorite! I love the music and the decor and the theming. What a blast!
mikeserin gave this a rating of 10 on 05/30/2016 at 7:04:51 pm EDT

Love the story as you are floating along...The drop is scary no matter how many times you ride!
mom2three23 gave this a rating of 7 on 05/30/2016 at 5:32:18 pm EDT

Love the themeing for this attraction and the music. Don't ride often because my kids, now teenagers, still don't like it
mbbowen gave this a rating of 7 on 05/30/2016 at 9:48:27 am EDT

The only time I miss this is on a cold day. It is a perfect ride from the thrills to the theming to the music.
Marie the Cat gave this a rating of 10 on 05/29/2016 at 5:38:30 pm EDT

You will get wet, bring your poncho! But the theme, music & detail are worth a little dampness!
FARMERGIRL gave this a rating of 8 on 05/29/2016 at 10:33:10 am EDT

Expect long lines every time no matter what!
DisneyDreamer0610 gave this a rating of 8 on 05/29/2016 at 1:46:57 am EDT

No matter how many times I ride it, the drop is still terrifying!
goofyboysmama gave this a rating of 7 on 05/28/2016 at 3:54:04 pm EDT

Beware riding at peak of summer when they turn on the additional water blasters down front under the bridge. You will get soaked!
apk gave this a rating of 9 on 05/28/2016 at 10:06:57 am EDT

Love everything about this ride, great length, great drops, great story... Singing the tune now!
Emlette gave this a rating of 10 on 05/28/2016 at 5:33:21 am EDT

Such a cute ride!
KMB733 gave this a rating of 9 on 05/27/2016 at 6:54:57 pm EDT

Like ride-don't like getting wet
cutiepie gave this a rating of 7 on 05/27/2016 at 4:36:33 pm EDT

What not to like its great I give it a 100
desi1951 gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 2:59:32 pm EDT

Favourite ride. Like to close the park by doing late at night
sk8jdgca gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 1:54:53 pm EDT

This should be on your must ride list.
txtink gave this a rating of 8 on 05/27/2016 at 12:18:34 pm EDT

Great ride. I am always surprised by the drop!
NAM111 gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 11:38:09 am EDT

The drop makes me nervous every time.
MayraLR gave this a rating of 8 on 05/27/2016 at 11:30:38 am EDT

Favorite attraction ever exemplifies the Disney Imagineering at its best
Rob0519 gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 11:00:40 am EDT

The drop at the end is a doozy...my kids are usually too nervous about the end to appreciate the cuteness of the rest.
westport_chicky gave this a rating of 6 on 05/27/2016 at 10:49:01 am EDT

My favorite ride at MK. Ride is long and especially refreshing in the warmer months. I do avoid it most times when I visit in December.
Rob S. gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 10:27:03 am EDT

One of the great rides in America. Should never be missed. It is a water ride so you will get wet!
rickgaille gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 10:05:16 am EDT

So much fun! I love the combo of a dark, story ride and a fun water ride.
zettarooski gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 9:15:44 am EDT

In the top running for my all time favorite ride in the Magic Kingdom. I love this and have many memories of being soaked. The details are wonderful and it is a fairly long ride.
CEK40 gave this a rating of 9 on 05/27/2016 at 9:05:11 am EDT

This ride can be fun - if you get there before all of the seats are water-logged and you don't have to wait more than 45 minutes. The length of the ride is very good - contrast it with the 2-3 minutes of the Dwarf Mine ride.
Ms Minnie gave this a rating of 6 on 05/27/2016 at 7:58:30 am EDT

Love Love Love this ride! A must do each and every trip
MmichelleM gave this a rating of 10 on 05/27/2016 at 7:25:25 am EDT

I like the first ten minutes more than the last several, but the whole thing is a hoot.
Ms. Earson gave this a rating of 9 on 05/27/2016 at 12:10:06 am EDT

You don't get too wet. We even ride in cool weather. Fun long ride. Great drops.
sherrymickey gave this a rating of 10 on 05/26/2016 at 11:49:17 pm EDT

The theming and details are fabulous and the ride is long, so it makes the wait feel more worth it. We try to do this right before we leave the park just in case we get soaked.
gina921 gave this a rating of 9 on 05/26/2016 at 7:08:23 pm EDT

Love the detail of this attraction!!
Luvsun gave this a rating of 8 on 05/26/2016 at 11:02:19 am EDT

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