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On This Day: July 17, 1989 – Splash Mountain Opened at Disneyland

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On This Day: July 17, 1989 – Splash Mountain Opened at Disneyland.

On this day July 17, 1989, Splash Mountain officially opened to the public at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The log flume style attraction became an instant favorite with guests, blending classic Disney storytelling, innovative ride technology, and one of the most thrilling drops in theme park history.

The ride was based loosely on characters and songs from the 1946 Disney film Song of the South, including Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear. With over 100 animatronic figures...
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