Critter Country- Disneyland

While it's common knowledge that Splash Mountain pays tribute to America Sings by using almost all of its animatronics, not many people know that this ride also features subtle tributes to the ultimate unbuilt Disney attraction, the Western River Expedition. Just like WRE, Splash has a huge drop to draw people in, exquisitely detailed show scenes and a lift that goes past a hooting owl. You see, WRE was going to be narrated by this owl, so Tony Baxter put it on the ride to pay tribute to the genius of Marc Davis. And, yes, the Florida version has a gopher that shouts "FSU!"