Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disneyland Watch & Discussion

[chadwpalm]

Man.....and here I am only talking to Goofy about hot diggity dogs.

 

[PiratesMansion]

I will echo the comments that this document was a fascinating read and gives me more respect for the friends that have to inhabit and take in all of that info, prepared responses, etc.

I'm grateful that after much talk of the documents, said documents actually appeared. Not sure who specifically to thank for that, but good on them.

I'm absolutely judging the boneheads that go up and ask Tiana about Hurricane Katrina.

 

[Agent H]

I'm absolutely judging the boneheads that go up and ask Tiana about Hurricane Katrina.

That’s not even the weirdest thing they get asked. Of course There’s the (expected) people trying to get them to break character and I’ve read internet comments from people saying they’re cast members saying that they’ve been asked very not family friendly questions….

 

[Figments Friend]

And yet, at WDW the good Doctor is still on stage during MNSSHP singing ‘ I’ve Got Friends On The Other Side’ and talking about shadowy friends with the Sanderson Sisters…..and still dressed in his original, now apparently taboo, attire.

So he is thankfully still around conjuring delightfully.

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[Dear Prudence]

Off a POV from yesterday, the waterfall after the splashdown is still turned off and the rocks are still neon orange. I truly don't have words for this. If the waterfall effect isn't returning, can they at least paint it brown and throw some moss on it?
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Sigh, like I KNEW shiz like this was going to happen, but I expected it to run nicer a little longer than this. I didn't expect Tiana with an exposed wrist of her wires showing or them posting a reel to their own Instagram account featuring busted/frozen animatronics. Good God, how....sad.

 

[Professortango1]

I think the waterfall is also connected to the waterwheel. I know I typically see them both not working or both working.

 

[Professortango1]

So you're responding to a post from 4 weeks ago why? A lot has been discussed since then.

Also what you're saying here is not really anything that hasn't already been discussed in the last 4 weeks (or for months and years before it), which you were part of. So again why go back 4 weeks to respond to a post and not anything more recent?

Also also, you're not really saying anything that I don't really disagree with. They crafted a story that they wanted to have happen after the movie. The reasons for that are probably many, some of which we've probably never even thought of, but I wouldn't call it fear or trepidation, but use whatever word will make you feel better. In the end I honestly don't really care all that much, I've long said (and you can probably find quotes from years ago on it if they haven't been purged) that I thought the attraction should be set after the movie not include Facilier because it makes the most sense if not telling a book report.

I however don't still subscribe to the claim that he was "banished", never did and never will, and the recent reveal of those documents proves there is/was no banishment of the character. Only an attempt to stave off potential issues related to questions from guests that may come up, which is probably good.

Sorry, this site gets wacky on occasion. I get notifications that say a post was posted "tomorrow at 8:30 AM." The notifications don't always correspond, but that's a WDW Forum issue.

 

[coffeefan]

Yeah, I think someone brought it up previously. It's why I responded to the claim as well. But a bunch of posts got deleted since though.

 

[Mortimer Mouse]

Your attention please.

As of Friday, Oct 17th, 2025, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure still sucks and hasn’t been improved in any shape or way whatsoever.

Thank you for your attention.

 

[Jedi14]

Your attention please.

As of Friday, Oct 17th, 2025, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure still sucks and hasn’t been improved in any shape or way whatsoever.

Thank you for your attention.

 

[PiratesMansion]

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Incidentally, if you enjoy these two performers, they both alluded to being let go after October when I and others were watching them over the last few days.

Tell City Hall if you enjoy their antics. The Queen especially is hysterical and perfect in her role.

 

[EagleScout610]

Bayou turned 1 this week, and to DL's credit, they seem to have worked out the majority of the kinks show-wise, unlike WDW.

(Yes the first Louis is dead, but that being the only thing malfunctioning is progress)

 

[PiratesMansion]

Bayou turned 1 this week, and to DL's credit, they seem to have worked out the majority of the kinks show-wise, unlike WDW.

(Yes the first Louis is dead, but that being the only thing malfunctioning is progress)

At least they're still making a solid effort, I suppose.

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

Bayou turned 1 this week, and to DL's credit, they seem to have worked out the majority of the kinks show-wise, unlike WDW.

(Yes the first Louis is dead, but that being the only thing malfunctioning is progress)

I still think these figures would’ve been much better utilized in an audio-animatronic show rather than this ride. The actions & staging would make a heck of a lot more sense than they do currently, not to mention stay functioning better not being surrounded by the humid/wet conditions that’s causing the servo powered AA figures issues..

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

I still think these figures would’ve been much better utilized in an audio-animatronic show rather than this ride. The actions & staging would make a heck of a lot more sense than they do currently.

Honestly, imagine had they instead utilized the current Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh space for one theatre with Country Bear Jamboree brought back, and the other featuring Tiana, Louis, and this new critter band in the other theater. In all due seriousness, that would’ve been much better than this Splash Mountain replacement that quite frankly, makes no sense in the context of where it’s been put.

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

Honestly, imagine had they instead utilized the current Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh space for one theatre with Country Bear Jamboree brought back, and the other featuring Tiana, Louis, and this new critter band in the other theater. In all due seriousness, that would’ve been much better than this Splash Mountain replacement that quite frankly, makes no sense in the context of where it’s been put.

And for Pooh & Pals, put them in Fantasyland where it makes sense. How about alternate between Mickey and the Magical Map and a Winnie the Pooh show over where the Fantasyland Theatre show is?

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

My personal opinion is it feels far too homogenized with other attractions now as opposed to being distinct like it was before. They’re beginning to feel all and the same as they get updated it seems. Atleast when it comes to rides of this type. It feels far too similar to Frozen Ever After at Epcot, which I’d argue isn’t a good nor very memorable ride for much of the same reasons I’d argue with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure not feeling like much of an “adventure” at all.

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

The way I judge a ride is much like I judge animation, it actually utilizes very similar principle. First, what’s the theme the ride’s going for, does the following action or scenes fit with that, and how would this look laid out in storyboards. (Scene by scene) If there’s nothing much in the ride to keep me engaged, whether that be through the key action and dialogue happening with the characters or in the set design, environment and mood portrayed in the ride, in a way that flows. Then I feel it’s a poor job. But again, that’s just my opinion and I’m willing to hear you (El_super) out here. Maybe I’ve missed something?

 

[Jedi14]

For me personally, I liked Splash, but Tiana’s has become a favorite for me in a way Splash wasn’t.

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

For me personally, I liked Splash, but Tiana’s has become a favorite for me in a way Splash wasn’t.

That’s totally fair. Though I’m curious, what is it about Tiana’s that you like better than Splash? What do you feel made it an improvement over the other?