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

[aladdin2007]

Another thing to point out, even FEA's drop has a better storyline point to it for going down, to get away from the giant snow monster thing or whatever he is that pops up. They didn't even attempt anything here for the big drop, nothing. Mama odie saying lets get you to the party hold on, does not cut it and could not be more lazy and lame.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Maybe she didn’t really have a choice?

I always got the impression Charita and Carmen thought this was important and a worthwhile addition to the park. I doubt they had any pause when accepting the assignment.

 

[JohnD]

So anyone here who made plans to go to a preview, change their minds?

 

[Trauma]

Another thing to point out, even FEA's drop has a better storyline point to it for going down, to get away from the giant snow monster thing or whatever he is that pops up. They didn't even attempt anything here for the big drop, nothing. Mama odie saying lets get you to the party hold on, does not cut it and could not be more lazy and lame.

The way they choose to handle the drop on this ride is beyond explanation.

lt is TERRIBLE.

I honestly think it’s so bad it warrants a rework of the ride ASAP.

I know this will NEVER happen, but if I was Iger I would be canceling the opening and sending this thing back to the drawing board.

 

[Raineman]

I just watched it. They ripped out a classic and beloved Disney dark ride for THIS? What a soulless, boring, storyless, empty mess this attraction is now. I didn't want this change, but I was still willing to see what the ride looked like before I passed full judgement. Disney should be ashamed of this. But I'm sure there will be alot of Katiebugs with their little princesses that will love it.

 

[aladdin2007]

So anyone here who made plans to go to a preview, change their minds?

were maybe rethinking it, but more so because we live 2 hours away and my fear is that dumb virtual queue will summon us before we can get in,,,just not sure its worth the effort or headache of trying to rush over. Can always just wait in a standby line in a couple months or something.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

What do we think the motivation was for debuting a ride through today before the attraction officially opened?

With Rise, Disney kept things locked down. As far as I know, Disney has never released a ride through film to the masses before the attraction opened, but I could be wrong.

They released it in the weekend. I think they knew reviews would be negative.

 

[networkpro]

If you want a good comparison of the two rides, search for "Tiana's Bayou Adventure vs. Splash Mountain - Side by Side - Magic Kingdom" on youtube. Its ride-throughs of both split screen but the audio is just T's.

 

[SuddenStorm]

They released it in the weekend. I think they knew reviews would be negative.

But then, why release it? This was completely unexpected.

Someone in the Youtube comments speculated this was to get the online discussion away from that four hour Jenny Nicholsen video that rips the Star Wars Hotel/Modern Disney. That actually makes sense to me- I think WDI/Disney thought they had a home run here.

 

[JohnD]

Is there any reason to take things that seriously and not go to a fun event just because you don't like the ride as much as Splash? Show us where on the doll Tiana's Bayou Adventure touched you.

I suppose if you live in the area but I live far enough away that if I planned a trip for a preview where I wools be spending money for a place to stay on or off site, I would be thinking twice. Now, I'm planning a trip in October because I haven't gone to WDW during Halloween in two years. So, sure, I'll ride it then.

 

[trainplane3]

Not gonna watch the video since I’ll be riding it soon, but I’m guessing it’s what I expected: it has some beautiful scenery and AAs but falls flat on story. Sound about right?

Typical families will eat it up, more so as we get further and further from Splash in the years ahead.

In 500 years, people will get locked up for heresy if they even suggest there was once a Splash Mountain.

Basically. Book report ride would've been better.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Nobody saw a video of the entire ride before they actually rode the attraction in 1992.

Well that is true…
…and also it was one of the best rides ever created. So that’s an issue.

This was NEVER going to be splash in its time and space. And that’s ok.

But they need wins on the board…more than ever. These grand “additions” are not very well regarded in the average.

Is the “ceiling” for this FEA? That’s not good.

 

[Trauma]

But then, why release it? This was completely unexpected.

Someone in the Youtube comments speculated this was to get the online discussion away from that four hour Jenny Nicholsen video that rips the Star Wars Hotel/Modern Disney. That actually makes sense to me- I think WDI/Disney thought they had a home run here.

Jenny’s video has 7 Mil views.

Tiana’s is on pace for 3 Mil in the same time frame.

Let that sink in.

People would rather watch a 4 hour video about the failed StarCruiser than see the newest Disney attraction.

 

[eddie104]

I‘ve read through these pages and I’m so glad I have a grip on reality because sheesh .

It’s a ride. I think the new version is really cute and a great upgrade. I’ll definitely ride when I’m there.

Overall I think people have every right to be upset and downright disappointed at the final result.

However I will say some of the commentary is a little silly. This attraction has some redeeming qualities in my opinion.

Where they went wrong is trying to apply modern Disney standards on a classic attraction.

TBA truly seems like a 2020s Disney ride with all the bells and whistles you expect. However the Imagineers are not used to designing for over 10 minute attractions so they fell flat in trying to execute it.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I wonder how long before they turn comments off.

It’s not going the way Disney wants.

Just sad.

I actually feel bad for the Imagineers involved in this project. I think it was doomed from the start.

I’m sure the blame will be passed around and
no one will be held responsible, ensuring more failures like this in the future.

I agree

Bad management.

Reskins are not “clever” Bobs…word is out.

And guess what they’re doing next?

 

[mightynine]

Is the “ceiling” for this FEA? That’s not good.

I do think it’s funny that a company bound and determined to make their parks the Vertical Integration Kingdom gives some of their most popular relatively recent animation IPs the shortest shrift in WDW.

Frozen, a genuine blockbuster that could’ve driven a whole land, is frantically shoehorned into Epcot. (And has an amusing stage show in DHS.) Tangled, which blew PatF away in terms of box office, gets some bathrooms.

Maybe they’ll get it right with Encanto, who knows.

 

[trainplane3]

Jenny’s video has 7 Mil views.

Tiana’s is on pace for 3 Mil in the same time frame.

Let that sink in.

People would rather watch a 4 hour video about the failed StarCruiser than see the newest Disney attraction.

I will say it is the weekend which makes it a very awkward release for Disney. Most people are probably are out and about. Also first day of June so some cities are holding pride parades as well.

Just a very weird date to release something pretty major. I'd expect the usual Good Morning America thing they usually do on ABC to hype it up.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I will say it is the weekend which makes it a very awkward release for Disney. Most people are probably are out and about. Also first day of June so some cities are holding pride parades as well.

Just a very weird date to release something pretty major. I'd expect the usual Good Morning America thing they usually do on ABC to hype it up.

Look up “burying the lead”…and see who’s holding a shovel here?

I’m looking at you, creepy Josh…now stay off my damn hotel tv

 

[rtmachine]

Another live stream and another evac in the last few minutes...

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

But then, why release it? This was completely unexpected.

Someone in the Youtube comments speculated this was to get the online discussion away from that four hour Jenny Nicholsen video that rips the Star Wars Hotel/Modern Disney. That actually makes sense to me- I think WDI/Disney thought they had a home run here.

Maybe. I'm guessing they wanted cast members and bloggers to see it in advance so they could be prepared. A person's reaction will be less negative riding it if they see it in advance.