Splash Mountain Closed in January

rlb · 09-19-2006

I can't believe it is going to be closed in January. I'm going in January and it's my favorite.

ingamba · 09-19-2006

I love going to WDW in January. Low crowd levels, lower prices, usually decent weather.

The downside to all of this is that parks close earlier, and a lot of attractions are closed for refurb. This is the price you pay for going in January.

All in all though, I still recommend January for a WDW trip.

rlb · 09-19-2006

I am really looking forward to the trip. I think it will be a lot different from my previous trips because the parks close early, so I will spend more time at the resort and I am also going to Jellyrolls and maybe the comedy club. Usually we are at the parks from open to close.

ingamba · 09-19-2006

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Originally Posted by rlb

I am really looking forward to the trip. I think it will be a lot different from my previous trips because the parks close early, so I will spend more time at the resort and I am also going to Jellyrolls and maybe the comedy club. Usually we are at the parks from open to close.

You will not regret choosing January. There are cases where the weather is very cold, but I for one, like going to parks in jeans instead of shorts sometimes, and not suffering from the unbearable humidity.

susieq76 · 09-19-2006

We always go Jan or Feb- I love it too- I just can't believe it about Splash Mountain though! Sooooo depressing :( But last year they refurbished Buzz and it wasn't suppose to end until the day after we left- luccky us- it was open early- the day we got there!!!!! My boys were made very happy!

iluvwdw · 09-19-2006

Like Andrew said, although January is a GREAT time to go, there will be rides that go through refurbishment during this time since it's not that crowded. I wouldn't be too disappointed. You can ride it 10 times on your NEXT trip! There's ALWAYS a "NEXT TRIP", right?

dznygrl · 09-19-2006

Aw, I am sorry that your favorite is going to be closed!

You will still have a WONDERFUL trip though, I promise! I remember I was devastated when I took DH to Disneyland for the first time...Indiana Jones was closed, and the Tower of Terror wasn't due to open for another month!

I felt like we were missing out on 2 of the very biggest attractions. But we had such a GREAT time, we never even noticed anything was missing!

Soundgod · 09-19-2006

The first time I went to WDW Big Thunder was closed for refurb, and I didn't even know it was there. My wife, who had been there before, should have said something. Lines were stupid for Space Mountain, so I said, "next time". and it was, not only did I ride it next time with little wait, my first ride on space Mountain was with the lights ON! That's never happened again. First trip to Disneyland, Matterhorn was down. Last year it was back, but no Space Mountain, missed the new one by a month. I can't think of a better month to close Splash Mountain. Crowds are low and there's a better chance that there will be days it'll be too cold to ride anyway. 55 would be too cold to ride. 60's probably too cold for water rides in Florida.

**Dana** · 09-19-2006

Last time they rehabbed that, it was closed in the mornings only. Are you sure it's closed completely? They must be doing a total rehab instead of a new paint job...that's a shame for you. I agree that you are missing a big part of MK by missing that attraction, but the bright side is, you can always go back and do it twice as much to make up for it.

I also agree with ingamba about January touring. that is my absoulte favorite time to go to WDW. If it weren't for DD missing so much school that time of year, it would be the only time I would go.

**ddoll** · 09-19-2006

With the temps being so unpredictable in Jan and Feb, it's actually the best time to do the rehab. I know we will only go on Splash when it's warm out.

Brrrr....

Cavey · 09-20-2006

Oh stink!

Teppanyaki in Epcot is closed too.

PrincessPooh · 09-20-2006

I guess January is a lot like September. Last year, there were tons of rehabs during our trip. The biggest was the entire Living Seas being closed for the Nemo rehab. My husband still did divequest, but we weren't able to stand around and watch him. But, it gave him an excuse to do it again this year, since Nemo opens just before we arrive!

chottsy · 09-20-2006

we will be there in jan. too!!

can hardly wait!

Soundgod · 09-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Cavey

Oh stink!

Teppanyaki in Epcot is closed too.

I might have to think about fitting it in next week. I could use some sushi.

Cavey · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

I might have to think about fitting it in next week. I could use some sushi.

I don't think they have sushi. It's grillside, and ohhh-soooo-gooooood!

09-19-2006	#1 (permalink)
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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January I love going to WDW in January. Low crowd levels, lower prices, usually decent weather. The downside to all of this is that parks close earlier, and a lot of attractions are closed for refurb. This is the price you pay for going in January. All in all though, I still recommend January for a WDW trip. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 846	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January I am really looking forward to the trip. I think it will be a lot different from my previous trips because the parks close early, so I will spend more time at the resort and I am also going to Jellyrolls and maybe the comedy club. Usually we are at the parks from open to close. __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) January 2009-- Fort Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip! 11 days 15 hours 28 minutes

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susieq76 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 122	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January We always go Jan or Feb- I love it too- I just can't believe it about Splash Mountain though! Sooooo depressing :( But last year they refurbished Buzz and it wasn't suppose to end until the day after we left- luccky us- it was open early- the day we got there!!!!! My boys were made very happy! __________________

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January Like Andrew said, although January is a GREAT time to go, there will be rides that go through refurbishment during this time since it's not that crowded. I wouldn't be too disappointed. You can ride it 10 times on your NEXT trip! There's ALWAYS a "NEXT TRIP", right? __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 81 days 14 hours 58 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January Aw, I am sorry that your favorite is going to be closed! You will still have a WONDERFUL trip though, I promise! I remember I was devastated when I took DH to Disneyland for the first time...Indiana Jones was closed, and the Tower of Terror wasn't due to open for another month! I felt like we were missing out on 2 of the very biggest attractions. But we had such a GREAT time, we never even noticed anything was missing! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 40 days 19 hours 28 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,797	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January The first time I went to WDW Big Thunder was closed for refurb, and I didn't even know it was there. My wife, who had been there before, should have said something. Lines were stupid for Space Mountain, so I said, "next time". and it was, not only did I ride it next time with little wait, my first ride on space Mountain was with the lights ON! That's never happened again. First trip to Disneyland, Matterhorn was down. Last year it was back, but no Space Mountain, missed the new one by a month. I can't think of a better month to close Splash Mountain. Crowds are low and there's a better chance that there will be days it'll be too cold to ride anyway. 55 would be too cold to ride. 60's probably too cold for water rides in Florida. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 7 days 3 hours 28 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January Last time they rehabbed that, it was closed in the mornings only. Are you sure it's closed completely? They must be doing a total rehab instead of a new paint job...that's a shame for you. I agree that you are missing a big part of MK by missing that attraction, but the bright side is, you can always go back and do it twice as much to make up for it. I also agree with ingamba about January touring. that is my absoulte favorite time to go to WDW. If it weren't for DD missing so much school that time of year, it would be the only time I would go. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 271 days 15 hours 28 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January With the temps being so unpredictable in Jan and Feb, it's actually the best time to do the rehab. I know we will only go on Splash when it's warm out. Brrrr.... __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 16 days 22 hours 28 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January Oh stink! Teppanyaki in Epcot is closed too. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January I guess January is a lot like September. Last year, there were tons of rehabs during our trip. The biggest was the entire Living Seas being closed for the Nemo rehab. My husband still did divequest, but we weren't able to stand around and watch him. But, it gave him an excuse to do it again this year, since Nemo opens just before we arrive! __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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chottsy Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,045	Re: Splash Mountain Closed in January we will be there in jan. too!! can hardly wait! Last edited by chottsy; 09-20-2006 at 09:31 PM.

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