Disney has quietly axed its beloved “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” tune from its daily park parade performances – because the catchy song is tied to the 1946 film “Song of the South.”
When the final ride was carried out at Florida’s Disney World park in January, crowds were filmedThe Splash Mountain ride, which still remains operational at Disneyland for now, will become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is based on the 2009 film “Princess and the Frog”, at both parks next year.
“Song of the South,” which is set on a Georgia plantation, has been widely panned over the years for having racial undertones.The decision follows the theme park’s move to retire the 33-year-old Splash Mountain ride amid criticism surrounding the “Song of the South” film on which it was based.It isn’t yet clear when Splash Mountain will carry out its last-ever ride at the Anaheim park.
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