Got to say, exterior looking only, the whole thing looks wayyy better than splash.
But, as much as I like to throw shade at the mouse I have to say I'd count on them to understand that "desecrating" an iconic attraction, it's replacement has to be better. This looks way, way better than I could've imagined, it looks way better than splash aesthetically speaking. If they can keep that up the whole way through, then how is it not a better ride, when it's the same ride?
And don't talk to me about maelstrom as it and most other "failed" replacements weren't A/The posterchild of half of the ad campaigns throughout the 90s... There's different stakes here.
It's a shame that such a beloved ride was attached to such an out of touch property. But, come on this is a beautiful attraction and a worthy replacement based off the still unfinished exterior.