News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure

[Disgruntled Walt]

You'd think. And who knows, perhaps it will be.

A table service Tiana's Palace would almost certainly become one of the hottest reservations on property. Throw in some live jazz music, appearances by Tiana and Louis, a big picture window along the back with "waterfront" views . . . something like that would print money.

They'll do this in Disneyland, but there's no way in ["the other side"] that they put more effort into the WDW version of this. It's already making them cringe that the existing rides are so different. Frankly, the idea that WDI is struggling with the notion of disrupting timelines is the most hopeful news I've heard about this not being a done deal for WDW.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

They'll do this in Disneyland, but there's no way in ["the other side"] that they put more effort into the WDW version of this. It's already making them cringe that the existing rides are so different. Frankly, the idea that WDI is struggling with the notion of disrupting timelines is the most hopeful news I've heard about this not being a done deal for WDW.

Disneyland doesn't have the room - and New Orleans Square is already overflowing with restaurants that feature what would be comparable menu items and stylings.

I really, really doubt that WDI is "struggling" with a disrupted timeline in Frontierland. As has already been said, Splash Mountain itself is a disruption of that timeline, and they've shown repeatedly across the resort that such sensitivity is at most a distant afterthought these days.

The idea of putting Princess and the Frog into Frontierland is about as thematically appropriate as putting Frozen into the Norway Pavilion. But since we all know how that turned out, I recommend you not get your hopes up.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Disneyland doesn't have the room - and New Orleans Square is already overflowing with restaurants that feature what would be comparable menu items and stylings.

I really, really doubt that WDI is "struggling" with a disrupted timeline in Frontierland. As has already been said, Splash Mountain itself is a disruption of that timeline, and they've shown repeatedly across the resort that such sensitivity is at most a distant afterthought these days.

The idea of putting Princess and the Frog into Frontierland is about as thematically appropriate as putting Frozen into the Norway Pavilion. But since we all know how that turned out, I recommend you not get your hopes up.

Oh no, I'm not getting my hopes up. Disney has been crushing my theme park dreams for at least the last ten years, and there is no relief in sight.

And in DL, I was imagining them retheming one of the existing restaurants into Tiana's Palace. Probably as minimally as possible.

I'm convinced that if/when this happens, it will be a huge disappointment to pretty much everyone except those who are determined to defend it at all costs. It will disappoint Splash Mountain devotees because it rethemes their favorite attraction. It will disappoint those who care about giving PatF a satisfying presence in the parks because its budget will be so small that there is no way the ride could knock anyone's socks off. It will also disappoint those who are simply looking for Disney to create an attraction that is fully up to the standards they have been largely missing (with a few exceptions) in WDW for the last twenty years.

 

[lentesta]

Don't worry, Disney has a plan. Frontierland and Liberty Square will be redistricted into several NEW and EXCITING lands!

World New Orleans
World Gold Rush
World Critter Country
World Bicentennial
World Halloween Town

This made me laugh out loud.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Disneyland doesn't have the room - and New Orleans Square is already overflowing with restaurants that feature what would be comparable menu items and stylings.

I really, really doubt that WDI is "struggling" with a disrupted timeline in Frontierland. As has already been said, Splash Mountain itself is a disruption of that timeline, and they've shown repeatedly across the resort that such sensitivity is at most a distant afterthought these days.

The idea of putting Princess and the Frog into Frontierland is about as thematically appropriate as putting Frozen into the Norway Pavilion. But since we all know how that turned out, I recommend you not get your hopes up.

they just refurbed Blue Bayou so I don't see them changing that. Could update Cafe Orleans with some minor theming

They already have the PatF themed restaurant on the Disney Wonder so could just source more of the plates and cutlery, etc and some decor and call it a day

 

[bryanfze55]

they just refurbed Blue Bayou so I don't see them changing that. Could update Cafe Orleans with some minor theming

They already have the PatF themed restaurant on the Disney Wonder so could just source more of the plates and cutlery, etc and some decor and call it a day

Cafe Orleans genuinely looks like it could be “Tiana’s Palace”, so while I think it’s a long shot, it’s not unfathomable that they could change it.

Once upon a time, I would have protested given that Cafe Orleans is a Disneyland staple, opening over 50 years ago… but it’s honestly become a shell of its former self, with vastly decreased portion sizes despite rapid price hikes, as well as mediocre service.

Blue Bayou suffers from the same problems, but there’s no way they will change that restaurant. That truly is a “staple.”

French Market remains the best dining value on property, in my opinion. While it could be rethemed to PatF, it would feel a little odd having “Tiana’s Palace” be a quick service.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Cafe Orleans genuinely looks like it could be “Tiana’s Palace”, so while I think it’s a long shot, it’s not unfathomable that they could change it.

Once upon a time, I would have protested given that Cafe Orleans is a Disneyland staple, opening over 50 years ago… but it’s honestly become a shell of its former self, with vastly decreased portion sizes despite rapid price hikes, as well as mediocre service.

Blue Bayou suffers from the same problems, but there’s no way they will change that restaurant. That truly is a “staple.”

French Market remains the best dining value on property, in my opinion. While it could be rethemed to PatF, it would feel a little odd having “Tiana’s Palace” be a quick service.

If they get rid of the monte christo sandwich I will lose it.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

And there spending all this money to retheme the ride why? There’s so much more in the park that’s lacking and this ride still draws a crowd

 

[Disstevefan1]

And there spending all this money to dethrone the ride why? There’s so much more in the park that’s lacking and this ride still draws a crowd

If you loved Splash with its 77 animatronics, you are gonna really love Princesses and the Frog with its many screens and three animatronics

 

[JoeCamel]

If you loved Splash with its 77 animatronics, you are gonna really love Princesses and the Frog with its many screens and three animatronics

Which will enable us to lay off half the maintenance staff, the intern Trevor can do screens.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Cafe Orleans genuinely looks like it could be “Tiana’s Palace”, so while I think it’s a long shot, it’s not unfathomable that they could change it.

Once upon a time, I would have protested given that Cafe Orleans is a Disneyland staple, opening over 50 years ago… but it’s honestly become a shell of its former self, with vastly decreased portion sizes despite rapid price hikes, as well as mediocre service.

Blue Bayou suffers from the same problems, but there’s no way they will change that restaurant. That truly is a “staple.”

French Market remains the best dining value on property, in my opinion. While it could be rethemed to PatF, it would feel a little odd having “Tiana’s Palace” be a quick service.

I think they already announced they were bringing an outlet of the New Orleans restaurant Dooky Chase to DL as part of the PatF redo of Splash. So, they will be squeezing that in there somewhere and Tiana's Place is not on the cards.

They pointedly said Disneyland and didn't mention WDW, so who knows if there are any plans for a Tiana's Place at MK. As others have said, you'd think a table service Tiana's Place would a license to print money at MK, but that doesn't mean they'll find the budget for it.

 

[crazy4disney]

If you loved Splash with its 77 animatronics, you are gonna really love Princesses and the Frog with its many screens and three animatronics

In all fairness how many of those 77 still
Actually work properly sadly

 

[TheMaxRebo]

If you loved Splash with its 77 animatronics, you are gonna really love Princesses and the Frog with its many screens and three animatronics

True, but there will likely be as much movement in those three than in the current 77 (especially if only counting what is actually working properly)

 

[drizgirl]

In all fairness how many of those 77 still
Actually work properly sadly

In all fairness, how many of the 3 new animatronics will work properly? There are days the single animatronic in Na'vi River Journey doesn't work.

 

[bryanfze55]

Barring a takeover by the Oriental Land Co., the Splash animatronics stateside will never be in great shape. It’s still far preferable to what is likely coming down the pipe.

My upcoming trip in two weeks is likely the last time I’ll be able to ride Splash. We’ll embrace it and move on, as life requires.

 

[GustoGummi]

I still stand by this sketch I did summer 2020, suggesting that the Splash queue and exit area beyond the Railroad Tracks be redressed as a mini New Orleans courtyard with a walk-up Beignet Window and Tiana's Palace sit-down restaurant built where the current restrooms are:

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I hate that you posted this, because I love it. As much as I hate them changing Splash to PATF this looks fantastic and now it will never look like this due to legal reasons.

 

[Dan Deesnee]

I still maintain that this is definitely happening in Disneyland, but possibly not happening in WDW.

Closing down a headliner attraction for 2 years in the run up to the opening of Epic Universe, while then sieging 50-100 million+ on this just makes very little sense.

And no, they don't have to do it because they said they would. It will just be added to the growing list of dead projects...

 

[FettFan]

And no, they don't have to do it because they said they would. It will just be added to the growing list of dead projects...

Yep.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I still maintain that this is definitely happening in Disneyland, but possibly not happening in WDW.

Closing down a headliner attraction for 2 years in the run up to the opening of Epic Universe, while then sieging 50-100 million+ on this just makes very little sense.

And no, they don't have to do it because they said they would. It will just be added to the growing list of dead projects...

It’s happening at both

 

[crazy4disney]

In all fairness, how many of the 3 new animatronics will work properly? There are days the single animatronic in Na'vi River Journey doesn't work.

This is unfortunately true as well. Perplexing to say the least that what use ti be a world class company when it came to show appearance now seems to think it doesnt matter.