Disney removes 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' music from parade over links to 'racist' ... trends now
Disney have removed the phrase 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' from the music of its in-park parades over links to 1946 film 'Song of the South' which pushed racial stereotypes amid an ultra-woke makeover to the amusement park.
The catchy phrase has been a staple in pop culture since its release but has long been criticized for its idealistic portrayal of the post-war South.
It was featured in the music of Disney 'Magic Happens' parades before the COVID-19 pandemic but has been quietly removed by the billion-dollar company which has been trying to distance itself from the film.
Multiple park attractions and events referencing it have been closed or altered by Disney in recent years as seen with the closure of fan favorite Splash Mountain which shut down in January because it featured characters and music from the movie.
Disney have removed the phrase 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' from the music of its in-park parades over links to 1946 film 'Song of the South' which pushed racial stereotypes amid an ultra-woke makeover to the amusement park
The phrase has been a staple in pop culture since its release but has long been criticized for its idealistic portrayal of the post-war South and racial stereotypes
Multiple park attractions and events referencing it have been closed or altered by Disney in recent years as seen with the closure of fan favorite Splash Mountain
Visitors were so disappointed by the closure that Walt Disney World broke attraction numbers on its final day of operation.
Thousands flocked to the attraction on its final day and were seen bottling the ride's water as a keepsake, while others were seen selling it online for hundreds of dollars.
The original ride's ties to the 1946 film Song of the South came under scrutiny from woke bosses at Disney amid ongoing efforts to become more progressive.
Fans of the original ride flooded eBay following the closure, claiming to sell water from the attraction some marking their wares as high as $202.50, others a more affordable $3.75.
The words 'Splash Mountain water' with the final day of operation's date emblazoned on the items which were collected in sandwich bags, water bottles and even mason jars.
A listing posted on Tuesday with the title 'Disney SPLASH MOUNTAIN water LAST DAY OF RIDE' has been put on auction it's current bid at $202.50 with four bids placed so far.
A small mason jar full of water taken in front of the Splash Mountain sign accompanies the listing.
Another person was also seen selling four ounces for $149.95.
Meanwhile, a presumably recycled Dasani Water bottle housing 20 ounces of water from the popular ride saw a price point just shy of the more expensive listings at $99.99.
Offers at more reasonable prices were also on offer, one listing was as low as $4.25 and carried the water in a sandwich bag, although this has since gone up from its original price of $3.75.
Another Disney fan said they were also selling what they described as 'tap water from my sink' in a Splash Mountain bag for $25,000.
A listing posted on Tuesday with the title 'Disney SPLASH MOUNTAIN water LAST DAY OF RIDE' has been put on auction it's current bid at $202.50 with four bids placed so far
Meanwhile, a presumably recycled Dasani Water bottle housing 20 ounces of water from the popular ride saw a price point just shy of the more expensive listings at $99.99
Offers at more reasonable prices were also on offer, one listing was as low as $4.25 and carried the water in a sandwich bag, although this has since gone up from its original price of $3.75
The words 'Splash Mountain water' with Sunday's date can be seen written on some of the items which have been collected in sandwich bags, water bottles and mason jars
'This is obviously just for fun and to make fun of the people who are really selling water from a ride,' they quipped.
'I'm a Disney fan but come one [sic] people has the world gotten [sic] so doomed that people would buy water from a ride. Smh [sic] if you really want this
