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entertainment1 year ago

Disney's Tiana's Bayou Adventure Receives Mixed Reactions

Walt Disney Imagineering released a full POV ride-through video of the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride, set to open at Walt Disney World on June 28 and Disneyland later this year. The ride, based on the 2009 film "Princess and the Frog," received mixed reactions, with many criticizing it as "boring" and lacking key characters. The ride replaces Splash Mountain, which faced criticism for its association with the controversial film "Song of the South." Despite the negative feedback, some fans remain excited for the new attraction.

entertainment1 year ago

"Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disney World's Animatronic Attraction Opening and Testing Updates"

Disney announced that Tiana's Bayou Adventure, inspired by "The Princess and the Frog," will open at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom this summer and later in 2024 at Disneyland Park in California. The attraction will feature advanced audio-animatronics and a new story set after the events of the film, paying tribute to the spirit of New Orleans. The retheming comes after Disney's decision to close Splash Mountain, originally inspired by "Song of the South," due to its controversial portrayal of plantation life.

entertainment2 years ago

"Discover the Delectable Delights of Tiana's Palace: Disneyland's All-New Menu Revealed!"

Disneyland's French Market in New Orleans Square is being transformed into Tiana's Palace, a Princess and the Frog-themed restaurant set to reopen on September 7th, 2023. The menu features Cajun-inspired dishes like Cajun Spice Half Chicken, Gulf Shrimp and Grits, and Gumbos. The restaurant will also offer sandwiches, sides, specialty desserts, and drinks. The interior will be decorated with elements from the film, including a large bayou mural and references to Tiana's story. Tiana's Palace will remain a quick-service restaurant and will not offer character dining.

entertainment2 years ago

End of an Era: Splash Mountain Closes at Disneyland.

Disney's iconic ride Splash Mountain has officially closed and will be re-themed to Tiana's Bayou Adventure, based on the 2009 film "The Princess and the Frog," due to criticism of its racist and offensive depiction of Black people from the controversial 1946 animated film "Song of the South." The ride will feature the original voice actors and is set to reopen in late 2024 at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park.

entertainment2 years ago

End of an Era: Splash Mountain Closes at Disneyland Amid Controversy and Panic.

Disney's iconic ride, Splash Mountain, officially closed on May 31 to make way for the re-themed Tiana's Bayou Adventure, based on the 2009 film "The Princess and the Frog." The ride will feature the voices of Anika Noni Rose, Jenifer Lewis, and Michael-Leon Wooley, and is set to reopen in late 2024 at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park. Splash Mountain, which first opened in 1989, featured characters from the controversial 1946 film "Song of the South" and has long been criticized for its racist and offensive depiction of Black people.

entertainment2 years ago

Splash Mountain: Controversy and Chaos at Disney Park

A TikTok video seemingly filmed over the weekend appears to show a rider jumping out of one of Disneyland's Splash Mountain attraction's moving boats and traversing an area typically restricted to guests. The unidentified rider responded to someone asking what she was doing by saying, "I can't. I'm about to have a panic attack." The incident occurred on the ride's final weekend in operation before it closes to make way for a Princess and the Frog re-theme.

entertainment2 years ago

Disneyland sets closure date for Splash Mountain ahead of Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Disneyland Park's Splash Mountain will close on May 31, 2023, to make way for the development of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, inspired by the 2009 animated Disney film "The Princess and the Frog," which will open at both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort in 2024. The new attraction will feature Mama Odie, voiced by Jenifer Lewis, and will follow Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen as hosts.