The long-awaited retheme of Splash Mountain is almost open, and the previews aren't impressing many longtime Disney fans. People are complaining that it looks like it was done on the cheap, the attraction is still breaking down, and many people are wondering why Dr. Facilier wasn't in the ride. 

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