Jim Varney's rubber-faced chaos meets log flume physics. What could possibly go wrong?
An exciting mock documentary produced for the opening of the Splash Mountain attraction at Disneyland. Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain chronicles the adventures of Ernest P. Worrell who trains as America's first "Splashtranaut" destined to become the very first person to conquer the mountain. Ralph Story, veteran news anchor and his team are determined to cover the momentous event by every angle possible.
Acting
Varney commits 110% to absolute nonsense
Practical Effects
Pre-digital Disneyland footage is unintended time capsule
Director
John Cherry
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was literally made to advertise a theme park ride and somehow got a theatrical release. 1989 was wild.
Splash Mountain itself opened months after this short premiered, making Ernest's 'first ride' claim technically impossible. The timeline collapses.
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