The ride is closed for refurbishing right now, but it's scheduled to re-open on March 1. The video by ThemeParkHD below shows the complete ride from beginning to end from the front seat of the log. They definitely get wet! Even though the ride is closed right now, we can still enjoy it through this video.
The plot behind Splash Mountain is a composite of several Uncle Remus stories, telling the story of Br'er Rabbit, a mischievous rabbit who leaves his home in search of adventure. Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear, the antagonists of the story, are determined to catch the hero, but are repeatedly tricked into letting him free.
The sharp-witted Br'er Rabbit avoids a snare trap (as described in "Br'er Rabbit Earns a Dollar a Minute") and uses it to trap Br'er Bear instead. Br'er Rabbit continues on his journey to find his "laughing place".
Out of curiosity, his foes follow but only for Br'er Rabbit to lead them into a cavern of bees. Br'er Fox eventually catches Br'er Rabbit in a beehive and threatens to roast him. Br'er Rabbit uses reverse psychology on Br'er Fox, begging the fox not to throw him into the briar patch (as described in "The Tar Baby"). Naturally, Br'er Fox throws Br'er Rabbit into the briar patch (represented by the ride's picturesque flume drop); Br'er Rabbit escapes uninjured, remarking, "I was born and raised in the briar patch!"
The other animals rejoice to have Br'er Rabbit back home, while Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear are last seen narrowly escaping the jaws of Br'er Gator.
~ Wikipedia
I am not surprised that it is closed. It is much more popular in the summer than in winter, so mid-winter would be the optimal time for closure.
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