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

[EagleScout610]

"Ages"? America Sings closed little over a year before Splash Mountain opened. Those critters were out of work for a matter of weeks.

AS closed: April 10, 1988
Splash opened: July 17, 1989.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

That's an awful ebay post.

They are tagged for Anaheim California, the listing says they were used in 'Walt Disney World Park' which isn't a thing.

The bigger problem is that the tag CLEARLY says “Reindeer” not “Brer Bear”…they clearly look like the “paws” of the reindeer in the MVMCP…are they part of a legit Disney costume? Possibly, but they’re definitely NOT part of the Brer Bear costume.

 

[JustInTime]

If the information given to me is correct, the budget for the current salt mine variant is actually far higher than it was when they first announced the ride. The initial art was the low budget "thrown together" version. The early rumors were in the $30-$40 million range. This was back when the "Lost Trumpet" variant was being tossed around. I'm also not sure they ever planned on using anything from that initial concept art, it was cobbled together on short notice with little thought. The Tiana and Louis figures certainly wouldn't have been placed in that area for instance. But even if they HAD built the tree/boat, that variant called for a very dark, empty and video-centric interior that would have ruined any hopes of it being an acceptable replacement for Splash.

Despite the loss of the details at the top of the mountain (and I also consider them a loss), it's not the end of the world if the budget was actually increased and the money redirected to the interior scenes instead.

I am definitely excited for the interior. The exterior just seems like a massive downgrade from the current version that exists. And my concern is that it’s already cheap looking so if the rumors are true and the budget for the exterior has been cut, I’m hoping those cuts were made prior to D23.

 

[Bocabear]

I am definitely excited for the interior. The exterior just seems like a massive downgrade from the current version that exists. And my concern is that it’s already cheap looking so if the rumors are true and the budget for the exterior has been cut, I’m hoping those cuts were made prior to D23.

I know when I think about New Orleans and the bayou, the first thing I think of is a Water Tower...
Why would they add that element...of all things that can be added, that makes literally no sense...
And Tiana's dream of a restaurant is also now she has a conglomerate co-op food factory? Who came up with this ridiculous overworked-by-committee storyline for the ride?

 

[EagleScout610]

If the information given to me is correct, the budget for the current salt mine variant is actually far higher than it was when they first announced the ride. The initial art was the low budget "thrown together" version. The early rumors were in the $30-$40 million range. This was back when the "Lost Trumpet" variant was being tossed around. I'm also not sure they ever planned on using anything from that initial concept art, it was cobbled together on short notice with little thought. The Tiana and Louis figures certainly wouldn't have been placed in that area for instance. But even if they HAD built the tree/boat, that variant called for a very dark, empty and video-centric interior that would have ruined any hopes of it being an acceptable replacement for Splash.

Despite the loss of the details at the top of the mountain (and I also consider them a loss), it's not the end of the world if the budget was actually increased and the money redirected to the interior scenes instead.

Have you heard any potential costs for this version of Tiana?

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has announced Splash Mountain will close for the reimagining into Tiana's Bayou Adventure January 23rd, 2023.

New concept art -

A New Scene and New Critters Are Introduced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

We’re one step closer to going down the bayou as Walt Disney Imagineering reveals a new scene from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Take a look at this new scene and some of the brand-new characters we’re creating specifically for the attraction coming

disneyparks.disney.go.com

 

[Disstevefan1]

Disney has announced Splash Mountain will close for the reimagining into Tiana's Bayou Adventure January 23rd, 2023.

New concept art -

View attachment 682292

A New Scene and New Critters Are Introduced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

We’re one step closer to going down the bayou as Walt Disney Imagineering reveals a new scene from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Take a look at this new scene and some of the brand-new characters we’re creating specifically for the attraction coming

disneyparks.disney.go.com

Reality: The attraction will be closed for three years and when reopened, look nothing like the concept art due to budget cuts.

 

[dreday3]

Disney has announced Splash Mountain will close for the reimagining into Tiana's Bayou Adventure January 23rd, 2023.

New concept art -

View attachment 682292

A New Scene and New Critters Are Introduced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

We’re one step closer to going down the bayou as Walt Disney Imagineering reveals a new scene from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Take a look at this new scene and some of the brand-new characters we’re creating specifically for the attraction coming

disneyparks.disney.go.com

So I'm thinking it should be open by my April trip?

 

[marni1971]

Imagine that.

Shame.

 

[monothingie]

Hey Disney, perhaps maybe some wishful thinking but….just make it into something that is good and maintains and improves on the excellence of Imagineering that the original attraction embodied.

 

[TQQQ]

Disney has announced Splash Mountain will close for the reimagining into Tiana's Bayou Adventure January 23rd, 2023.

New concept art -

View attachment 682292

A New Scene and New Critters Are Introduced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

We’re one step closer to going down the bayou as Walt Disney Imagineering reveals a new scene from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Take a look at this new scene and some of the brand-new characters we’re creating specifically for the attraction coming

disneyparks.disney.go.com

Good indication that Tron might open before the reported April dates?

 

[EagleScout610]

Sleep well old friend

 

[dig311dug]

We had a great run. Thank you to Tokyo Disney for keeping it alive! Can’t wait to get back to that well maintained theme park again. Enjoy Disney World’s downward spiral kiddos!

 

[Tha Realest]

This seems like an improvement over the last update. "CTRL-F" + "salt" and "mines" shows no results, and Louis and Mardi Gras are back at the fore...for now.

 

[wdwmagic]

Good indication that Tron might open before the reported April dates?

No, unless there has been a very sudden change of plan.

 

[monothingie]

Good indication that Tron might open before the reported April dates?

You don’t want to ride splash when it is in the low 60’s or upper 50’s on a January or February Day in Florida. It‘s absence won’t be impactful.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You don’t want to ride splash when it is in the low 60’s or upper 50’s on a January or February Day in Florida. It‘s absence won’t be impactful.

Sometimes it’s in the 80s in January/February. And by “sometimes”, I mean literally every year outside of the cold snaps.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Imagine that.

Shame.

Now I know how EPCOT Center fans felt when Horizons and JII closed.

 

[Stupido]

Happy to see this project finally have a start date! Judging by concept art, we’ll be getting a lot of animatronics. Lewis, Naveen, Tiana and this reoccurring band? If every scene features them, I think we’re off to a great start. What will make or break this attraction will be the music. It needs to be on par with the movie and original Splash, otherwise this ride will sink.

 

[Clamman73]

Realistically summer ‘24?

Oh they say late 24. Ok