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.
Walt Disney World is introducing a variety of new food and beverage items to celebrate the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on June 28. These limited-time offerings, available at various locations throughout the park until September 6, include dishes like Hot Honey Chicken, Shrimp Gumbo, Tiana’s Famous Beignets, and themed desserts. Additionally, special items like Mama Odie’s Hot Sauce and Dooky Chase’s Seasonings will be available for purchase, marking their first availability outside of New Orleans.
Cast Member previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom ended early due to an evacuation and extended downtime. The new attraction, which uses the ride structure of Splash Mountain, faced multiple issues during its testing phase, leading to cancellations and delays. The ride is scheduled to officially open on June 28.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disney World has faced multiple technical issues during Cast Member previews, leading to ride evacuations and delays. The ride, set to officially open on June 28, 2024, is a reimagining of Splash Mountain with a new storyline featuring Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog." Despite the setbacks, Disney is using these previews to work out kinks before the grand opening. Some fans have expressed concerns about the ride's storyline and design elements.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disney World's Magic Kingdom has halted previews due to fire alarms and technical issues. The ride, set to officially open on June 28, 2024, has faced mixed reviews and several breakdowns during cast member previews. Despite these setbacks, the attraction promises new animatronics, music, and an extended storyline from "The Princess and the Frog."
Disney fans are expressing disappointment with the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Magic Kingdom, citing the absence of the villain Dr. Facilier and a lack of conflict in the storyline. Many also feel misled about the ride being a re-theme of Splash Mountain rather than a completely new attraction. Despite the criticism, some are reserving final judgment until experiencing the ride in full, including its queue.
The article provides a detailed scene-by-scene comparison between the newly opened Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the now-closed Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom. It highlights the thematic and visual differences, with Tiana's Bayou Adventure featuring elements from "The Princess and the Frog" such as Tiana's Foods, bayou scenes, and musical critters, while Splash Mountain was based on "Song of the South" with characters like Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox. Tiana's Bayou Adventure officially opens on June 28, 2023.
The construction walls around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom have been removed as the ride opens for Cast Member previews. The ride, which replaces Splash Mountain, will open to all guests on June 28 and features a Louisiana bayou theme inspired by "The Princess and the Frog." The attraction includes new foliage, themed decorations, and retains the original ride track and vehicles.
Disney has released a full ride POV video and new photos of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a new attraction opening at Magic Kingdom on June 28, 2024. The ride features Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis on a journey through a New Orleans-themed bayou, culminating in a vibrant Mardi Gras celebration. The attraction will also open at Disneyland later this year.
Disney Imagineering has unveiled a first look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new ride opening this summer at Walt Disney World and later at Disneyland. The attraction, featuring a score by Grammy-winning musician PJ Morton and a song by Anika Noni Rose, continues the story of Princess Tiana from the 2009 animated film. The ride replaces Splash Mountain, which faced criticism for its association with the controversial 1946 film "Song of the South." Disney World’s version opens on June 28, with Disneyland’s date yet to be announced.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom gave Cast Members a preview of the new attraction and their updated costumes, which include light brown pants, brown boots, blue patterned shirts, Mardi Gras-inspired ascots, and yellow-gold flat caps. The attraction opens to all guests on June 28 after several preview events.
New themed trash cans, a birdhouse, and other details have been added to Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, with ongoing construction and testing of effects. The attraction is set to open on June 28, 2024.
Disneyland is introducing cutting-edge robotics, including lifelike animatronics, at Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The new droids, known as BDX droids, can dance, coo, and interact with guests. Disney is investing $60 billion in its experiences division, with a focus on parks and resorts. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a retheme of Splash Mountain, will feature lifelike audio-animatronics and is set to open later this year. The attraction aims to ground the fantastical story of "The Princess and the Frog" in the reality of New Orleans.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the highly anticipated attraction replacing Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World, will open in the summer of 2024, months earlier than originally announced. The ride will feature a new storyline set during Mardi Gras season, new characters, animatronics voiced by the original stars, and a scent of frying beignets in the queue. The former Splash Mountain at Disneyland in California is also transforming into Tiana's Bayou Adventure, with an opening timeline set for later in 2024.
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.
