Splash Mountain's Final Day at Disneyland: The Complete Experience

Splash Mountain at Disneyland is closing Forever! And so we visit on the Final day of Brer Rabbit's famous log ride, which from 1989-2023 has been delighting and soaking guests, who for 34 years have visited the Laughing place, the Briar patch, and climbed up inside Chickapin hill to Splash down
along the rivers of America in Critter Country in Disneyland!
We take you inside the final day from Pre-opening to Post-closing, both inside the ride with multiple splashdowns and commentary, and outside to see the characters, hubbub, the final farewells, and even see Tony Baxter himself, the creator of Splash Mountain ... well, we'll get to that!
See Tiana's Bayou adventure as it was "back in our day!" and travel back one last time to the laughing place of our childhoods ! Disneyland style!
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[@annasamanthahazel]

Seeing Tony Baxter must have been the best part. What a great experience.

[@blakeeeee10]

40:00 That's too cool that you ran into Tony Baxter like that! Enjoying his creation one last time! But I thought the imagineers that were with him knowing who you were was even cooler.

[@MsInvestigate]

justin slowly slipping into hysteria and delirium the longer he stands in line is killing me 😂

[@SarafromtheCity]

It's really hilarious!!!!! He seems like so much fun!!! 😂😂😂❤

[@BethanyGraceRudmik]

We will have Tokyo Disney Splash forever and it's amazing.

[@NathanTWR]

56:16 that’s me with the bottle of splash mountain water lol. Such a memorable night, everyone daring me to drink it was the best part 😂

[@NathanTWR]

Side note: I saw on tiktok that people were told to pour their water back in the ride, I guess I was more slick about it since when I collected it I only heard “please keep your hands inside the log”.

[@vigeehollis-cochenour9344]

ok but what did you do with the water, did you stash it away or sell it, with the ride "gone" that has got to sell for a pretty penny now.

[@bretboyle]

Although we knew that Splash Mountain wasn't open yet when we arrived to Disneyland on July 13, 1989, my buddy Troy Parker and I headed straight to Critter Country to see the progress on the biggest addition to Disneyland ever. To our surprise, we were invited to ride! It was my first soft opening ever!

[@SarafromtheCity]

That better be the Last Ride that closes at The park!!! I couldn't handle any of the older rides closing. They are what make Disneyland! And my childhood.

[@youmakemeblah]

I'm from the UK and rode Splash Mountain when my parents took me to California in 1997. I finally got to come back and relieve it again just three weeks ago. Had no idea when I booked my trip that I'd be riding Splash Mountain again and just before it closed but I'm so glad I did! Thank you for this video it's excellent 😍

[@TheShanc22]

Thank you Mr. Tony Baxter for the memories and thank you Justin for this amazing video! I seriously cried when the doors closed. What's wrong with me??? HA HA!

[@sandyd6602]

Great vlog Justin! I hope Tokyo Disneyland never changes their splash mountain so we can always go back and revisit our laughin place.

[@lesleyfrolloandhooklover6615]

This ride will be surely be missed. It was a great ride during the summer on a hot day. The only water ride at Disneyland will be Grizzly River Run at DCA. I bet the line for that ride will be insane for that ride during the summer. Goodbye Splash Mountain 😢😭.

[@moiraconrad2196]

Took me right back to 1992 when I opened Professor Barnaby Owl's Photographic Art Studio. So many photos were "dumped" for inappropriate behavior, and they were always a hoot to see. When I worked the opening shift, we were put on the first logs when they "tested" the ride. I worked New Orleans/Critter Country Merch until 1995, before Crocodile Mercantile was re-named Pooh Corner. Things change, but the feelings remain the same.

[@toxicrealitymedia]

Thanks Justin for allowing us to be there in spirit for those of us who couldn't. Luv ya man!

[@bowlzie88]

This is definitely the best coverage of the day's events. Thank you for showing from rope drop to close.

[@rmannayr2129]

THE GUY WITH THE SPLASH MOUNTAIN WATER IS A LEGEND!

[@rhyannhansen8081]

I’m so glad I was able to ride Splash one last time last year. I’m also super excited for the re-theme it’ll be a fun change!😊

[@susantogalactic]

1 hour long?! Wow you've outdone yourself justin with this tribute video 👏 Hope you have a great day!

[@mikeminard4115]

What a unique perspective. Thank you, Justin, for being such a proud and vested curator of our memories. Your enthusiasm and genuine love for these parks and the history and our memories is appreciated more than you know. Take care, buddy.

[@therealdj4528]

Really going to miss Splash Mountain…….appreciate the work that went into this episode….thanks Justin and Ally!

[@curtisnunez8775]

Goodbye splash mountain 1989-2023

[@theoldAlfmeister]

That was well worth the wait, you captured the excitement and enthusiasm of Splash Mountain’s final splashdown. It was great seeing Tony Baxter’s last ride on his brainchild, thanks for capturing that. I’ve only had the nerve to ride it once, that final drop got to me. I remembered those animatronics, especially around the showboat, from America Sings, when it was in the Carousel of Progress building (as it will ever be in my mind, just as the Chinese Theater will always be Grauman’s). Too bad Adam the Woo wasn’t around to help YOU say goodbye to YOUR Splash Mountain, but oh well. Anyhow, thanks for taking several for the team and getting suitably soaked, and sharing the fun, great job!

[@pault5557]

Your commentary was AWESOME and HILARIOUS!!! 🤪 So amazing that you saw Tony Baxter!!! 😱

[@Project-Jaden]

Well done Justin, sad I wasn’t able to ever ride this version, but I am beyond grateful I was lucky enough to ride the WDW one many times throughout my life

[@rmannayr2129]

GONNA MISS SPLASH MOUNTAIN!

[@BoomerSooner1966]

Totally worth the wait! I say this as a guy who worked in television post production his entire adult life, 20+ as a telecine colorist (I color corrected network television series and a few feature films); this video is excellent. The exposure, color, sound and content will make this one of the defining videos of the last day of this fantastic ride.

[@BrettJeffries]

Gosh, it's been 34 years? I went to the opening on July 17 that year. I remember seeing Michael Eisner, Jim Varney and yes, Tony Baxter. Hardly anybody was in line for it, as it was supposed to open at 2 p.m., after the celebrities were to be finished. But it opened early at 11 and I must have been in the first few dozen or so in line. I remember running through the empty queue, stumbling down over the stair step in the big barn, then running the rest of the way to the loading area. Almost everybody from the opening had left, but KABC reporter Barney Morris (smoking a cigarette) and Tony Baxter were still there after I got off the ride.

[@Dan-sx9gl]

Thanks for documenting this in the awesome way that you always do! A beautiful tribute to this beautiful attraction

[@larataylor6496]

I got in line just before 10pm, we were asked if we wanted to be the last log!! We said yes

[@alison2649]

I’m totally ok with it evolving into something more current & beautiful. I absolutely love Princess & the Frog. The music alone is going to make this an EPIC ride!❤

[@roorodvaz]

Sooo Looong Old Friend! Thanks for this video Justin, it was like I was there too!! 🥹💦🐰🦊🐻

[@chrissyfloyd]

How awesome that you were able to see Tony Baxter and catch that special moment of his at the end. I never had an emotional attachment to this ride (I always got drenched if I rode it! 😅), but this video made me emotional and wished I was there for it. Thanks for sharing!

[@Rosalia.Mine.]

So wish that I would have been able to see splash mountain one more time. I haven’t been in a long time, but I am going to Disney next week so just missing it. Thank you Justin for covering it, and for also bringing me my dose of Disney land over the years!!

[@jakobwesleyandmysisterkarl3255]

We are going to miss splash mountain

[@taybreef5452]

We appreciate how much work went into this one!! Excellent show, as always. ❤

[@goofyrulez7914]

I got you beat... I've ridden Splash Mountain eight billion and one times. 🙂🙂🙂 Great video, thanks.

[@danielandlucycartoonsmadne5885]

Ahhh! I can just smell the ride looking at this! Something I can never smell again 😢 unless it remains in Tiana

[@indominous116]

Not gonna lie I will miss the charm of this ride cuz it became a core memory in my childhood and seeing it go makes me sad but it has served it’s purpose

[@kefestanton3800]

Justin, Allie, the comedy! 😅😅😅 you both are making my day....! Hats off to you both!

[@kirstenokesson2904]

THANKYOU SO MUCH JUSTIN!!!! for the great video I have only been on Splash mountain 4or5 times but a GREAT !!!! THANKYOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS

[@GregsGameRoom]

Awesome job Justin! Your hard work paid off with this one!!

[@Doo_Dah_Landing]

I was there too! Sad for what’s leaving but kinda happy for what’s coming.

[@donatfairs204]

Thank you for taking your fans along for the closing of S.M.

[@pezgallos7969]

Thanks!

[@54spiritedwill54]

Loved it.

[@hulkkingdopeonebdbscrew8990]

I hope they will do splash mountain a gain in the future 🙏

[@alison2649]

Oh yes the Briar Pat h is definitely going to be some kind of Mama Odi’s shop

[@Ericland_Entertainment_Inc]

I'm gonna miss Splash Mountain so much... I wish I could've been there to experience the ride's last moments... Thanks for all the Zip a Dee Doo Dah days Splash Mountain.

[@BeastieBug66]

Well done Justin.

[@newhere2419]

looks like everyone loves splash mountain

[@SwordsArt]

It will forever be in our hearts. Also, i don’t think you noticed, but you were singing How do you do wrong. It goes, pretty good, sure as you’re born.

[@ABlastfromthePast]

Your posts always make my day! thx!

[@matthewgilles1967]

Glad you documented this

[@haroldisintrouble]

As much as I love splash I can’t wait for Tiana! But splash will have a special place in my heart I rode splash at Disney World on my bday with my step dad unfortunately he passed in 2020 and so splash has a special memory of me riding it with him.

[@MannyEmm]

I was looking forward to a Splash Farewell from you,Justin. You are an amazing blogger. I will miss Splash. I have been on it since it opened, back back in 1989. My wife and I were married a year. We got so wet, but it was a hot day. Thank you Splash Mountain. You have been a great friend, soggy bottom and all. You will be missed!

[@cozyverbena1574]

Eyes are sweaty with respect

[@Pjbrick]

Here it is!!!!

[@karenleemallonee684]

Well done, Justin! 👏👏👏👏👏 Tony Baxter...THANK YOU!!! 😭

[@kobeprokopetz8339]

It was amazing getting to meet you that day in front of Splash Mountain! Especially as a long time fan of the channel! Thanks for the photo! 😄

[@deliciouslydevious4109]

Thank you Justin for uploading a magical last day video.

[@TheSparklingGypsy]

Thank you Justin ! Always enjoy your videos.

[@disneydreamer98]

Great final tribute to Splash Justin! I love that you caught footage of you talking with Tony Baxter!

[@rmannayr2129]

THE LAST SPLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dudeatmars]

Amazing video worth the wait

[@abovethefirehouse]

When I got to the park lightning lane was sold out. I got to ride it 4 times that day. Used single rider and the last one before it closed I was in the line. In face I was 15min ahead of you in line. Then a few feet from you as we watched the last few flumes go down.

[@rkstevenson5448]

"Oh, I just poured more down!" I actually cackled at that, because who hasn't done that by mistake?

[@scottrousseau496]

Such a sad moment for a fantastic ride. Hmm. Shleep well Splash Mountain.

[@PhantasmagoriGal48]

I should not be watching this after I've done my makeup 😭 I made it to Disneyland for the first time in March with the main goal of riding Splash Mountain and though it was cold, I did succeed! I also really wanted a picture with the Br'er Rabbit well, but unfortunately that didn't happen :( I did get to see it with my own eyes tho! I said this on your Disney World Splash video, but I gotta say it again: I really appreciate these. It's nice to know this ride will live in Randomland forever 🥲

[@strasburgrailfanboston9773]

good job justin and Ally

[@marcibates-gy4yl]

THANK YOU, Justin! I feel like I was there!

[@Master_Joda]

Good video, Justin!!! Love it all!

[@jessicacriswell1144]

Thank you so much for this final rare look at the last day of splash!!❤

[@Dailydoseofdisneyparks439]

Tokyo Disney land still has there splash mountain

[@Bubba2145]

love your videos buddy, they really know how to pull me out of a funk! cheers!

[@somethingville]

The “it’s broken” lights are on. Hahaha!!

[@abovethefirehouse]

47:32 was emotional as I was there in front filming. 51:10 you can see me in the middle in my black beanie. ;) I could not hear what the girl was saying on the intercom before the work lights came on. What was she saying? 56:56 There is my ooogly mug.

[@keighters]

Now we just need to see you visit Splash in Toyko!!! How do we make that happen?!?!?!?!

[@charlenemason230]

Thank you so much Justin! 😅

[@MO_que31]

Such a classic. I aways looked forward to this ride as a kid especially on a hot summer day however, I could do without the wet socks and shoes! 😟 Good fun all around!

[@kingcoconuts]

Great video Justin! Loved it

[@thevoiceman12]

Best video ever

[@tuberaxx]

Great job, Justin

[@TheHilliardFam]

RIP Splash Mountain, we're excited for what is to come with Tiana's Bayou Adventure! We watched your video on WDW Splash Mountain closing and though that video turned out great, but then you went and outdid yourself with DL Splash video!

[@joeyglusky4774]

Don’t have a good day Have a Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day

[@mareekatz]

Super enjoyed this Justin.✌️❤️ what an emotional experience 😢.

[@JessGottDisney]

I’m going to miss watching Disneyland Splash mountain.

[@noraneka]

I remember it was closing time and the cast member let us stay on splash mountain and my sister got to ride it again

[@melissajensen3166]

Loved it. Great job Justin. It was a very sad day. 😢

[@ericnelson8422]

That was a hoot! Thank you Justin!

[@melissmanda]

i think the lyrics are- pretty good sure as your born.... could be wrong though. thank you for capturing this magical and busy day!

[@brandisvlogs]

love this video❤

[@mushieslushie]

I live in CA and have visited Disneyland way more times but for some reason the closing at MK hit me way harder than the closing at DL did. I had way more fomo knowing I will never be able to ride it again. This is one ofnthose rides that made Disneyland what it is so sad tonsee it go but I'm also always looking forward to new things.

[@RelaxingReality]

Awesome visit!

[@amy5262]

I am going to miss Splash Mountain but excited for the next adventure!!!!

[@travissapp4961]

😢😢 i heard this was saying goodbye aww my 89 90s memories 😢

[@nancybarta8167]

Everybody has been saying goodbye to Splash Mountain for a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yes I wear my Dollar tree poncho on all water rides.

[@JacobSmithEngineer]

It was MY laughing place... and now it's gone 😭

[@DoomRelief]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@rmannayr2129]

GOODBYE SPLASH MOUNTAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Goldiney]

This is a masterpiece!

[@juliajones2283]

After watching the WDW splash mountain last day vlog this interesting to see. I’ve only been to WDW never Disney land ( I’m from the UK) but I noticed the seats in the logs were different as the WDW are 2 people per row but these were only 1 person per row. Fun vlog and I will miss splash mountain next time we go to WDW. Xx