The only reasons I give DL's version a higher score than WDW's is the faster logs gives less time to look around and see the pieces of Splash's corpse they left behind.
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disneyland Watch & Discussion
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Ghost93
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I LOVED Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain, but felt that the Disneyland version was way too rushed and likey incoherent for those who didn't see Song of the South. The only thing better about the Disneyland version of Splash was the "burrow's lament" segment, which did a nice job of building up suspense.
So wheres the fast ride system hindered the storytelling for Splash Mountain, it's kind of a bonus for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Because you are zipping through, you are able to just enjoy the vibes and ambiance without having the time to reflect on how dumb the search for a critter band is as a story.
I think if they swap out the end of the Dig A Little Deeper part of the ride (what used to be the Burrow's Lament segment/the lift hill) with a i a suspenseful scene that makes you dread the drop (such as you veering into a scary part of the bayou where Dr. Facilier's shadow friends lurk), I think it's even possible that the Disneyland version of Tiana's Bayou Adventure could be better than the Disneyland version of Splash. As is, I detest the lift hill part.
mlayton144
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Until DL fixes the getting soaked problem , it can’t be better
SuddenStorm
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Is this ride even relevant anymore? A new Disneyland ride should be a way bigger deal.
I feel like this ride came and went with minimal excitement once it was open. Where are the lines going all the way to Frontierland?
I feel like this ride came and went with minimal excitement once it was open. Where are the lines going all the way to Frontierland?
Misted Compass
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MMRR has had an even more extreme fall-off with Roger usually seeing higher waits (though partially due to capacity). I think Rise and Guardians are the only "new rides" in the past decade that have maintained their popularity.
PiratesMansion
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I think location and capacity is a big part of the MMRR wait fall-off.
It reasserts my position that connecting Toontown and GE would solve a lot of problems and better integrate both areas with the rest of the park.
It's also worth noting that TBA hasn't even touched summer yet before we permanently write off its popularity, though I don't have historical ridership data for Splash at my fingertips and would be curious to know what that data looked like from November to April, in the event that anyone DOES have that data and shares it.
That’s the best part!
PiratesMansion
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Strong disagree. There's a difference between getting wet and being completely deluged that the Disneyland version specifically has just never been on the right side of for me and many other people.
Back in the Splash Mountain days (haven't been on TBA yet but not expecting this to change based on what I've heard), it was a once a trip ride at Disneyland for me because invariably the water would pour in over the sides and go directly to the parts of my body I didn't want to get wet, i.e. everything below my torso and most especially to my shoes. And seldom did this happen during the part of the ride where it would have been welcome (the main drop), but instead it would occur-most often, anyway-during or slightly before the coaster drop. Even during hotter times of the year, it was always too much, and I would always time my FP to right before a midday break so that I could get out of my sopping wet clothes/shoes as soon as possible. Many, many people are fine with getting cooled off but would likewise prefer to not get THAT soaked.
WDW, by contrast, had a much better balance of water on their version-enough to get riders decently wet and cool them off plenty, but not so much that shoes or parts of you that you didn't want wet were drenched.
Here's a look at a new Princess Tiana-themed plane from Alaska Air and Disneyland Resort:
"Tiana's Bayou Adventure Flyer" is the first Alaska Airlines aircraft to feature a Disney Princess and will have its inaugural flight today from Portland, Ore. to Orange County, Calif. where passengers can visit The Happiest Place on Earth!
"Tiana's Bayou Adventure Flyer" is the first Alaska Airlines aircraft to feature a Disney Princess and will have its inaugural flight today from Portland, Ore. to Orange County, Calif. where passengers can visit The Happiest Place on Earth!
Overkill for a mediocre at best replacement for a great attraction. I wonder if the bad reviews and people saying they miss Splash has put them on edgeHere's a look at a new Princess Tiana-themed plane from Alaska Air and Disneyland Resort:
"Tiana's Bayou Adventure Flyer" is the first Alaska Airlines aircraft to feature a Disney Princess and will have its inaugural flight today from Portland, Ore. to Orange County, Calif. where passengers can visit The Happiest Place on Earth!
truecoat
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They've all moved on. Why would you dwell on it when you have bigger and better projects to do?
mickEblu
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If you didn’t get drenched on Disneylands version it would hardly matter with Southern California’s climate. If the ride was functioning like it used to years ago (people not getting drenched on the roller coaster drop) and the retheme was anywhere near Splash Mountains quality it wouldn’t have mattered. The excitement to get on a “new” Disney ride would outweigh the fear of those brave souls trying not to get wet on a sunny 65 degree day.
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Nirya
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Ehh, even SoCal gets into the 50s and 40s during the winter (my fun story is I went to my girlfriend's home in Minnesota during Christmas break and it was warmer there than out here, though we happened to be there between winter storms). That's true especially at night, whereas in the summer it is at least hot enough that being drenched is more of an inconvenience than a miserable experience.
mickEblu
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At night but the average day is somewhere in the 60s with plenty of sunny days in the winter.
Again key word - drenched. It wasn’t always that way minus maybe the person riding in the front.
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mickEblu
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Here's a look at a new Princess Tiana-themed plane from Alaska Air and Disneyland Resort:
"Tiana's Bayou Adventure Flyer" is the first Alaska Airlines aircraft to feature a Disney Princess and will have its inaugural flight today from Portland, Ore. to Orange County, Calif. where passengers can visit The Happiest Place on Earth!
Well let’s hope the plane works better than the AA’s!
DarkMetroid567
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I think it’s because Tiana isn’t really a new ride, and a local heavy park is going to easily recognize that. The rollout for Mission Breakout was very similar to Tiana, and it’s now very difficult to deny that ride’s popularity.
mickEblu
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Lol someone said that’s just Plane embarrassing. I’m a dad and I approve this Dad joke.
I rode the MK version for the first time this past Wednesday after having zero expectations. I last was at DL in October and it was only open for previews. After reading the reviews I was expecting to hate the MK version and, instead, I ended up loving it. It's NOT as good as Splash but it's by no means horrible.