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

[Trauma]

Loving the updates, thanks for sharing!

Why are they all in ponchos ? Is it a rule that imagineers can’t get wet ?

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Why are they all in ponchos ? Is it a rule that imagineers can’t get wet ?

Yes, and you can't feed them after midnight!

 

[EagleScout610]

@Drew the Disney Dude Was it just the one boat of Imagineers that went yesterday or did more come after them?

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

@Drew the Disney Dude Was it just the one boat of Imagineers that went yesterday or did more come after them?

They all went on a couple of times, but the first-ever test ride was at 4:07 pm, and the last one for the day was at 4:54 pm.

I didn't post the link to this one here but I got multiple videos each time they came down the drop!

 

[Epcot81Fan]

I truly love sharing updates just as much as documenting the construction process itself, and truthfully am trying to bring a positive angle to this attraction with the amount of ridiculous and unnecessary negativity towards it.

“Ridiculous and unnecessary” is a perfect description of this project.

 

[Mikomike12]

“Ridiculous and unnecessary” is a perfect description of this project.

Did you really need to reply to his comment with this? Ridiculous and unnecessary comment.

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

“Ridiculous and unnecessary” is a perfect description of this project.

You just proved my point.

 

[Disney Analyst]

“Ridiculous and unnecessary” is a perfect description of this project.

Okay. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Magicart87]

Can I be positive about it and still think it's ridiculous and unnecessary? Cause that's the boat log I'm in. Thrilled it's opening soon though!

 

[Prince-1]

“Ridiculous and unnecessary” is a perfect description of this project.

Ahhhhh, you are "that" guy.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

I truly love sharing updates just as much as documenting the construction process itself, and truthfully am trying to bring a positive angle to this attraction with the amount of ridiculous and unnecessary negativity towards it.

This is the kind of archival and preservation work that goes so under appreciated in the moment, but means the world decades from now. Bravo.

 

[Henry Mystic]

I’m actually pretty excited now to see how this turned out. I genuinely have no idea, but this is a really big deal.

 

[Surferboy567]

I truly love sharing updates just as much as documenting the construction process itself, and truthfully am trying to bring a positive angle to this attraction with the amount of ridiculous and unnecessary negativity towards it.

Keep it up, good catch on the first riders yesterday!

 

[ToTBellHop]

I have no faith in Imagineers who wear ponchos on a water ride.

This ride will fail. Clearly.

 

[DryerLintFan]

I have no faith in Imagineers who wear ponchos on a water ride.

This ride will fail. Clearly.

Oh come on. They’re wearing high visibility safety vests too!!

 

[bmr1591]

Just saw this. That’s a nice touch by Imagineers to make a subtle reference to the original.

 

[Figments Friend]

Scene 9 Drop - Mama Odie says something corny and stereotypical

When Guests reach the top of the lift hill, about to take the final plunge :

Mama Odie -
“Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith to find the answer…”



Calling it now.



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[EPCOT-O.G.]

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Just saw this. That’s a nice touch by Imagineers to make a subtle reference to the original.

Why would they do a callback to a problematic attraction?

 

[Doberge]

Happy potential announcement day... day! Looking forward to a fun one!

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Why would they do a callback to a problematic attraction?

As fun as it is to consider it a nod, I see it as more of a necessity than anything. They made a highly visible exterior scene that makes people think "Wow, that ride looks fun, where do I go to get on that?". When Splash was testing they had a need to let people know you couldn't get on it yet. The same goes for Bayou. There aren't many ways you can rephrase "We're testing the ride, check back when it's done to ride it yourself".