Splash Mountain Merchandise Prices Are Soaring
As many of you might have heard, Disney announced that Splash Mountain at Disney World and Disneyland will be reimagined.
The theme of the attraction is changing from the ‘Song of the South’ to ‘The Princess and the Frog’.
Controversy
First, after weeks of racial uprisings, many took to media platforms to voice their displeasure with the iconic Disney attraction.
It became apparent that many did not realize the background of the attraction and the story that is portrayed.
After realizing the messages behind the ‘Song of the South’, a plethora of Disney fans began to demand change.
Announcement
Earlier today, the Disney Parks made an announcement that the ride theme will be reimagined.
We're thrilled to share Splash Mountain at @Disneyland & @WaltDisneyWorld will be completely reimagined with a new story inspired by an all-time favorite @DisneyAnimation film, “The Princess and the Frog.” Learn about what Imagineers have in development: https://t.co/HyKfdDSH3j pic.twitter.com/DV6476KAVX
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) June 25, 2020
In addition, Tony Baxter, the former Disney imagineer that designed the original Splash Mountain is being brought on as a Creative Adviser to the imaginers on the new project.
Baxter’s expertise and experience will prove invaluable over the next months of designing and creating.
The Attraction’s Merchandise at the Moment
Since announcing the name change, the value of the attraction’s merchandise has been exponentially increasing.
Moreover, many people are trying to make a profit by buying the themed merchandise in bulk and flipping online.
One example of this price inflation is with the Disney Park Pals.
The Br’er Rabbit Park Pal which normally retails for $11.99 is being sold for over five times the price on eBay.
Furthermore, as one can see, the prices of any and all Splash Mountain Merchandise have been skyrocketing.
This 2009 pin still has over six days of bidding and were just listed. Notice how it already has five bidders and the price is over $120. This will continue to rise over the next days.
There has been an influx of merchandise added to eBay since the announcement earlier today.
Will you be buying some Splash Mountain merchandise?