Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain was a television special that aired on August 19, 1989. This half hour program followed Ernest P. Worrell, played by Jim Varney, as he underwent a series of training exercises to become the very first person to ride Disneyland’s newest attraction, Splash Mountain. | Disney History Channel

If you were lucky enough to stick around on the final night of Splash Mountain, you might remember this moment, the official closing announcement that played after the very last guests and cast members took their farewell plunge on January 22, 2023. 💧🎢 It was a night full of nostalgia, cheers, and even a few tears as Magic Kingdom said goodbye to one of its most iconic attractions. 🐰🌧️ Now, a few years later, the mountain has taken on a new chapter as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, carrying forwar

31K views · 544 reactions | Love Splash Mountain @disneyland | Mark Cuban | Facebook