MK Tiana's Bayou Adventure - latest details and construction progress

[wbostic12]

Scaffolding has been removed from the left portion of the mountain, and it still looks exactly like splash mountain except with a few splotches of green…

Got a shot of that?

 

[JoeCamel]

Scaffolding has been removed from the left portion of the mountain, and it still looks exactly like splash mountain except with a few splotches of green…

When they get the big wind from right of the hill all that green will blow over to the left evening it out. Disney imagineering at it's finest

 

[HoustonHorn]

That's ridiculous. New Capacity and New Attractions are not the same thing.

You can complain if you'd like that this doesn't technically add new capacity to The Magic Kingdom, that's not wrong. But Tiana's is a new ride. No matter how many times you've ridden Splash Mountain, you've never ridden Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Because the old ride has been transformed into a new one you haven't experienced yet.

I like the moving goalposts. When folks complained about the reskin, some said "it's still the same ride, it's just going to look different." Now when folks point out that it isn't a new ride, but just a reskin, we're told "Tiana's is a new ride."

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

I like the moving goalposts. When folks complained about the reskin, some said "it's still the same ride, it's just going to look different." Now when folks point out that it isn't a new ride, but just a reskin, we're told "Tiana's is a new ride."

That's not an example of moving the goalposts, that's an example of different people saying different things.

Moving the goalposts would be if both those separate statements were attributable to me specifically, which they are not.

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

Got a shot of that?

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

I got a ton of photos today I'll share when I'm home tonight.

 

[JoeCamel]

I got a ton of photos today I'll share when I'm home tonight.

I hope you brought the Celestron so we can see the backside of the building

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I wonder if the idea is to have that side of the building somewhat toned down to fit Frontierland a little better.

 

[BrerFoxesBayouAdventure]

This is just a glorified (and way over priced) attraction maintenance. Once again, not an ADDITIONAL attraction, just a renovated one.

I will admit, the costly maintenance for the old Splash mountain and the lack of spare parts, is probably the REAL reason Splash was re skinned to Tiana and at the same time, they could do some social justice while they were at it,

I can't wait for Pirates to get reskinned to Luca or Moana.

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

Alright, here's some actual construction updates.

1st photo: the new queue areas are looking just about done, and sprinklers have been installed.

2nd photo: scaffolding down on the left side, overview of what it currently looks like.

4th photo: recent work at the entrance, new sprinklers installed there as well.

6th photo: all scaffolding removed!

7th and 8th photos: work has started on replacing the current pathways with the new pathways, which now makes sense why the walls were pushed back a few weeks ago — they needed to access the edge with the rocks so the new paths can be poured. They are doing this in sections and blocking the areas being worked on with the planters. It looks great in-person.

9th photo: new scaffolding is up on the rockwork above the flume that goes into the finale scene, likely to be painted — more final touches!

10th photo: logs testing all afternoon!

 

[BagOfGroceries]

I have a feeling Disney will go the cheapest way possible for maximum profit and we know Iger loves China so..

Well, thing is, Most Hot Sauce Companies are still privately or family owned. McIlhenny Company, makers of Tabasco, is still owned by the Mcllhenny family and bottled on Avery Island, just like it’s been since 1868. And all the salt in the sauces did used to come from the Island’s salt dome, too. Crystal is still owned by Baumer Foods and Headquartered in New Orleans. The only big exception for nationwide brands is Cholula, which is owned by McCormick. It’s really interesting, tbh.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Splash Mountain Makeover: Tiana's Bayou Adventure WDW Construction Update

Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World is scheduled to open Summer of 2024. With no date announced, we take a look at the current construction

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[Disstevefan1]

Well, thing is, Most Hot Sauce Companies are still privately or family owned. McIlhenny Company, makers of Tabasco, is still owned by the Mcllhenny family and bottled on Avery Island, just like it’s been since 1868. And all the salt in the sauces did used to come from the Island’s salt dome, too. Crystal is still owned by Baumer Foods and Headquartered in New Orleans. The only big exception for nationwide brands is Cholula, which is owned by McCormick. It’s really interesting, tbh.

Here's hoping we don't get some generic hot sauce from China in Tiana labeled bottles.

Lets see what happens.

 

[the_rich]

Well, thing is, Most Hot Sauce Companies are still privately or family owned. McIlhenny Company, makers of Tabasco, is still owned by the Mcllhenny family and bottled on Avery Island, just like it’s been since 1868. And all the salt in the sauces did used to come from the Island’s salt dome, too. Crystal is still owned by Baumer Foods and Headquartered in New Orleans. The only big exception for nationwide brands is Cholula, which is owned by McCormick. It’s really interesting, tbh.

I would love if they used Cholula. Wouldn't really fit the theme but it's my favorite somewhat mild hot sauce.

 

[BagOfGroceries]

I would love if they used Cholula. Wouldn't really fit the theme but it's my favorite somewhat mild hot sauce.

IMO, that would be the most likely, since it’s the only corporately owned.

 

[Disstevefan1]

IMO, that would be the most likely, since it’s the only corporately owned.

Seriously, this is an opportunity for some sort of partnership/sponsorship thing for Disney. Lets hope they are smart.

 

[Tha Realest]

Seriously, this is an opportunity for some sort of partnership/sponsorship thing for Disney. Lets hope they are smart.

Given how they’ve been spotlighting local artists from/near New Orleans, and highlighting African American contributions to local culture, I could see them partnering with a smaller, African American owned hot sauce / food distributor for a co-branding opportunity.

 

[Tha Realest]

Given how they’ve been spotlighting local artists from/near New Orleans, and highlighting African American contributions to local culture, I could see them partnering with a smaller, African American owned hot sauce / food distributor for a co-branding opportunity.

That is, if they’re motivated by such a thing. The big money sponsorship comes by signing on with one of the larger enterprises.

 

[DisneyDodo]

IMO, that would be the most likely, since it’s the only corporately owned.

Corporate owned? Absolutely not! Which hot sauce is produced by an employee-owned cooperative?

 

[Bocabear]

Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce is a company started in 1928...don't think it is employee owned, but a company that started modestly in the correct time period.... I would think a company like that would be willing to private label Tiana's Foods tm Hot Sauce...then they could tout it as real Louisiana hot sauce....though who knows where the actual ingredients come from...There is a company called Louisiana Pepper company but when you look closer all their peppers come from south and central America... not Louisiana.....