Disney to revamp Splash Mountain to feature company's first Black princess

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Walt Disney Co said on Thursday it will renovate its Splash Mountain theme park ride to feature Tiana, the entertainment company's first Black princess and the star of 2009 animated film 'The Princess and the Frog.'

FILE PHOTO: Crowds walk along Main Street toward Cinderella Castle and Tomorrowland at Disney's Magic Kingdom on the final day before closing in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus disease , in an aerial view in Orlando, Florida, U.S. March 15, 2020. Picture taken March 15, 2020. REUTERS/Gregg Newton -/File Photo

The announcement follows criticism of the current theme for Splash Mountain, which is based on 1946 film “Song of the South.” A recent online petition argued that the film promoted racist stereotypes. “Tiana is a modern, courageous and empowered woman, who pursues her dreams and never loses sight of what’s really important. It’s a great story with a strong lead character, set against the backdrop of New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou,” the company said.

 

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Can disney and all its whiteness PLEASE be cancelled already

See! No racism. Both black and white entertainment here.

See! No racism. Both black and white entertainment here.

But what about splash mountain...

“Disney builds large white supremacist repellent ride” nice

Disney you did it! You srew yourself!

I'm sure the new Crack Mountain ride will be a big success.

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