A new Disney ride opens June 28, splashing right out of the culture wars

Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes ORLANDO, Fla. — A ride based on the story of Disney's first Black princess opens to the public on June 28 in Orlando, Florida, replacing the decades-old Splash Mountain attraction that was beloved by many Disney fans yet also widely criticized. Walt Disney World's new ride, inspired by the movie "The Princess and the Frog" and its heroine Tiana, is currently in preview mode for groups including employees and annual passholders and has already elicited …