Jacob hates Big Thunder so we are playing at the playground under Splash Mountain. It isn’t crowded since splash is closed.
Playing under Splash Mountain
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Dawn K says
I don’t know how in the world we missed this play area and we could have definitely used it. We had to wait a while to see Woody and Jessie by Splash Mountain (like an hour and a half). They were probably one of the few we hadn’t seen yet and my son saw someone who had seen them and kept talking about wanting to go. They could have played while I waited in line. Then we sat right by Splash Mountain to watch the parade and they could’ve played while me or dad held the spot. Then they could’ve played some more while we just stood there waiting on dad and big brother to go on another ride for the second time before we left that area. I seriously don’t know how I didn’t see it because we were in the area at least half the day.
Leslie says
I didn’t realize that playground existed. Will definitely be stopping there on our next visit!
Melissa says
I didn’t realize that Splash was down for refurb right now… that play area has been a God send for us over the years.
Nancy says
I spent so much time with my youngest son on that playground when we were there last! But Big Thunder Mountain is my absolute favorite ride!
Jessica says
Great area for keeping the little ones busy. While other ride the big kid rides.
Kelly says
My son loves that area!
Sarina Jackson says
I wonder if he will like Big Thunder when he gets older???
Kelly F says
Ha! I don’t think we’ve ever been there, I will have to make it a point next time we go in August.
Jan says
We discovered this play area on our Xmas trip. We never realized it was there.
Melissa says
My husband found that spot. My 1 1/2 year old loved it while big sister & myself road TMR.
April says
WOW!! I’ve been there several times…my older two love splash and big thunder mountain and I’ve walked with my little guy in the stroller back and forth, back and forth until they waited in line and rode the rides…never knew of this little playground! UGGGG….. At least I know now…too bad he’ll probably be big enough to ride the mountains next time we go.
Sarina Jackson says
What a great playground…so cute!
april says
He doesn’t like the ride but I guess he loves the playground.
Melinda says
I wish I would have done some more searching when we were there this summer. We needed something like that for my 1 year old while everyone else was riding Splash Mountain. Instead we just ran around. Now, I will remember to look harder for hidden treasures.
Melissa says
The best part is that it is right at the exit of Splash and all of the people you are waiting for will have to walk right past you when they are done! :)
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tanya says
Why is Splash Mountain closed? My daughter loves it. I’m too chicken to ride it.
Gina says
I have been to Splash many times and I never saw that playground! Holy cow!
Megan says
That looks like fun!
Tiffany Thomas says
I didn’t know it was there either??!!
Anna says
I can’t believe that Disney has soooo many playgrounds. I definately have to keep that in mind.
Clare C. says
My youngest doesn’t like Thunder Mountain either. Since you said Jacob did o.k. with Fast Track maybe I’ll try that with my little guy next time instead.
Stephanie says
So glad you posted this. I had heard of this playground, but didn’t really know where it was, or what it looked like. Thanks for sharing! :)
Amanda says
Looks like fun!
Julie Isbell says
never knew there was a play area under splash mountain! now i do! thanks!
Jess D. says
I didn’t know this play area existed! How nice! And shady…especially nice during summer!
Tina says
Too cute!
Mandy says
@kelly – they are doing a refurbishment throughout the month of January.
Did anyone see the “flash” of a little kid in the second photo?? Freaky!!!
Jennifer says
No, just you! :D
Linds @ Deals to Disney says
I love the playgrounds all over to get those fussies and wiggles out! I even wrote about that once- places for the little ones to wait and play while the big ones ride. It’s nice we adults share our playground with the kids too!
kelly says
Why is Splash closed?
Margaret says
I took my special ed kids there and they loved it.. Its a bit jerky and old fashioned looking so I could see why younger kids wouldn’t like it.
Kristy says
Brings back memories of when my younger kids were too young for TM and SM and we’d play there whie their sister went on. Seems like yesterday…
You really do have it all to yourself, how nice!
Carrie G. says
I’m looking forward to letting Bubba loose there next month!
Kathy e says
Me either! Didn’t know it was there. Haven’t been on sm since I got completely soaked several years ago.
Denise-Scrapmouse says
Never knew about this play area. I learn something new everyday.
Jessica says
We were there last April. I miss it =(
Erin says
I had no idear that was there either..GREAT
Jessica Walls says
My boys love playing there. Enjoy your trip!
Rae says
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Rebecca says
You know I never knew that was there. Last year we walked all the way back to the Haunted Mansion while my DH and little sister went on.
Leatha says
Wow you’ve got the playground practically to yourselves! That’s a treasure.
Melissa says
Oh, I didn’t know about that spot. Will keep this in mind!
Henria O. says
Wow! Looks like fun! I’ve never seen that playground either!!???
Ellen says
What a smart idea!
Kathie M says
Looks like you have the place to yourself…Wonderful!
Stacy says
that spot is such a gem for little ones to play while bigger kids and adults ride the big rides! i loved it there is a bathroom not to far away and drinking fountains and what kid doesn’t love a play area! wish there was one at disneyland:)
Crystal says
We’ve been a million times and I’ve never seen that play ground!
stacy says
check under the railroad on your way to the bathrooms and you’ll find it!
Lori says
I agree with our son! I don’t like Big Thunder either and I don’t know why!