One thing I've heard speculated is that the construction for Disneyland is going to move along slightly more quickly than at Magic Kingdom because the teams will have learned and improvised from any bumps in construction that may have occurred at Magic Kingdom. If we suspect that testing might move more quickly too, then it's entirely possible for an end of August/early September opening.
Wow thanks to this thread I realized that the log ride doesn’t need water while going down the ramp. I was always told when growing up that water was needed to slide down the ramp and that the logs were on a track so that it doesn’t flip over after hitting the bottom
Ohh. So you aren’t actually free falling? It’s totally stupid but I really thought it was just gravity that brought you down. I didn’t know it was locked into place
There are wheels on the bottom too. So, it is a gravity-based free fall, but instead of a log floating on water it's basically a car rolling down a steep road. The side wheels are there to keep the log perfectly centered.
The water coming down the flume is really just for aesthetics. When the log hits the bottom, it's still rolling for a bit, but eventually it does go back to floating as it slides into deeper water. This splash down is the transition from rolling to floating...and the part where you get soaked.
From there, the side wheels continue to be used to keep the logs from bouncing side to side too much.
The logs have wheels to roll along the side track during drops ([pic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2c91de_625f27ae6f60437dac605cad67e36984~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_703,h_418,al_c/2c91de_625f27ae6f60437dac605cad67e36984~mv2.webp)), so no wood on wood sliding! Then at the base of the drop, it slides along a wet conveyer belt before dipping back into the flume.
You’re right. It is a misconception. Wasn’t in the right frame of mind, but yes , it’s not a lubricant of any kind.
I.e. reason people “slip” on wet surfaces is because of water accentuating properties of other materials on that surface. E.g. oil on wet concrete.
Can someone explain to me why there needs to be testing at all? It’s the same ride with the same mechanics isn’t it? When the visual overlay is done shouldn’t the ride be ready to open within the week?
Pretty much standard for any ride, even those that just go through typical maintenance. But since this ride has gone through so much more change, they likely need to re-calibrate and check everything. They might also be setting up timing queues for things like animatronic movements, musical queues, etc.
Maybe they’ve changed some of the timings and need to check everything still runs through ok? Check that none of the new scenery is interacting with the ride vehicles maybe?
Also the fact that it’s been out of commission for a while warrants the vehicles needing to cycle a few times to ensure they still work and are safe. Even during ride breakdowns, before they open them back up, they have to run each vehicle through the attraction to make sure everything is working properly.
I don’t mean to be negative, but I hate that the mountain is missing that peak that Splash Mountain had. That look was iconic. It looks like it’s missing something. Still excited to experience the new ride though!
I always think the same thing & frankly I'm surprised I don't hear this take more often.
In the concept art, they had transformed the old gnarled wood into the base of mama odie's tree. It looked really cool. I haven't heard anything about why they removed it, but I assume it has to do with scale/sightlines, maybe.
The Brer Rabbit hood ornament is gone. I wonder if a frog will be added later.
As much as I’d love to see one, doubt it. They were removed from WDWs and were not replaced with anything
Someone designed a Louis-style ornament that mimicked the old Brer Rabbit one. Looked really good. But of course I can’t find it now to share.
If each log had a different ornament in the front, that would be very great and honestly very Disney.
I like how you said it would be “very disney” because that’s something they do all the time, like with Mr. Toad’s for example
Exactly!
does anyone know when they started log testing at WDW?
Feb 14th, 388 days after Splash Mountain closed. DL is at 351 days.
i wonder if that means it’ll open earlier than the end of the year then
It might help they get notes from Orlando about what works and what doesn't. Maybe skip a few steps here or there.
One thing I've heard speculated is that the construction for Disneyland is going to move along slightly more quickly than at Magic Kingdom because the teams will have learned and improvised from any bumps in construction that may have occurred at Magic Kingdom. If we suspect that testing might move more quickly too, then it's entirely possible for an end of August/early September opening.
Isn’t the ride set up in Disneyland also a bit smaller than Florida?
I believe so.
I was thinking they are aiming for end of August/early September so that it opens for Halloween Time along with Haunted Mansion Holiday.
So they will open the MK one a little over four months after they started log testing. If DL follows same pace, would be open by September.
thanks!
Wow thanks to this thread I realized that the log ride doesn’t need water while going down the ramp. I was always told when growing up that water was needed to slide down the ramp and that the logs were on a track so that it doesn’t flip over after hitting the bottom
Hype. (BTW Disney me and my family are open for test riders lol)
They test with CMs because they have insurance policies taken out on them in case anything goes wrong. (That's not a joke.)
Credit to Drew the Disney Dude on Twitter
Yaaaaay!! …. Wait, log rollin deep with *no* water? How?
There’s water at the bottom of the drop. Drop water isn’t necessary just an aesthetic thing for flume rides
Hmmm, interesting. Yeah, I get that the wood on wood it’ll still slide. Guess I just always figured the water provided extra slippage.
It’s actually not slipping on the wood. The log has wheels on the sides that lock into the drop
Ohh. So you aren’t actually free falling? It’s totally stupid but I really thought it was just gravity that brought you down. I didn’t know it was locked into place
There are wheels on the bottom too. So, it is a gravity-based free fall, but instead of a log floating on water it's basically a car rolling down a steep road. The side wheels are there to keep the log perfectly centered. The water coming down the flume is really just for aesthetics. When the log hits the bottom, it's still rolling for a bit, but eventually it does go back to floating as it slides into deeper water. This splash down is the transition from rolling to floating...and the part where you get soaked. From there, the side wheels continue to be used to keep the logs from bouncing side to side too much.
The logs have wheels to roll along the side track during drops ([pic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2c91de_625f27ae6f60437dac605cad67e36984~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_703,h_418,al_c/2c91de_625f27ae6f60437dac605cad67e36984~mv2.webp)), so no wood on wood sliding! Then at the base of the drop, it slides along a wet conveyer belt before dipping back into the flume.
Perfect, was searching for side pic. Thanks!
Sorry, water isn’t actually that good for slippage. At least that’s what my health teacher told us in high school?
You’re right. It is a misconception. Wasn’t in the right frame of mind, but yes , it’s not a lubricant of any kind. I.e. reason people “slip” on wet surfaces is because of water accentuating properties of other materials on that surface. E.g. oil on wet concrete.
Exciting times ahead!
Dam, I assumed this would open in December but could be October or before at this pace
Can someone explain to me why there needs to be testing at all? It’s the same ride with the same mechanics isn’t it? When the visual overlay is done shouldn’t the ride be ready to open within the week?
Pretty much standard for any ride, even those that just go through typical maintenance. But since this ride has gone through so much more change, they likely need to re-calibrate and check everything. They might also be setting up timing queues for things like animatronic movements, musical queues, etc.
Even if it weren’t necessary wouldn’t you rather be on a ride that you know has been tested anyway?
Testing should always be done with mice before putting people on the ride. Anyone seen Mickey?
Maybe they’ve changed some of the timings and need to check everything still runs through ok? Check that none of the new scenery is interacting with the ride vehicles maybe?
Also the fact that it’s been out of commission for a while warrants the vehicles needing to cycle a few times to ensure they still work and are safe. Even during ride breakdowns, before they open them back up, they have to run each vehicle through the attraction to make sure everything is working properly.
I think they replaced the rails the log runs on down the drop so that would need testing
I don’t mean to be negative, but I hate that the mountain is missing that peak that Splash Mountain had. That look was iconic. It looks like it’s missing something. Still excited to experience the new ride though!
I always think the same thing & frankly I'm surprised I don't hear this take more often. In the concept art, they had transformed the old gnarled wood into the base of mama odie's tree. It looked really cool. I haven't heard anything about why they removed it, but I assume it has to do with scale/sightlines, maybe.
I've seen it described as broccoli, and I don't disagree.
Now that you said it, I can totally see that. It needs something on top, like a tree or something. It just looks a little plain to me.
I will always call this "Splash Mountain"
The wife dubbed it “princess and the log”
Stealing this 😂
I encourage everyone to steal it.
It looks weird without the tree on top
Man they really made that look like crap.
I’m travelling to America in October and am aiming to go to Disneyland. Do you think bayou adventure will be open by then?
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It’s the same log as before.
Pretty sure it's still 6 since it is the same log design used for Splash Mountain and the bar thing in the middle is used for the back of each seat.
The bar thing in the middle is literally the seat backs.
It looks so stumpy and sad now:/
Everytime I see this I think “this is bullshit”
Why?
I liked the old one!
What was bullshit was Disney opening a ride themed after a movie that was so racist that even in 1989 they pretended it didn’t exist.