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The outdoor Louis bothers me the most, specifically as he is truly the most fluid and best AA in the ride, why create an off model, shiny, statue version outside? At least have him raise the cart or something.
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure SPOILER Thread
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The outdoor Louis bothers me the most, specifically as he is truly the most fluid and best AA in the ride, why create an off model, shiny, statue version outside? At least have him raise the cart or something.
zipadee999
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I think having anything of substance before the showbuilding disrupts the flow of the ride. Not only does most of it seem cheap and out of place, but it makes the inside show scenes seem less impactful. Splash would slowly acclimate the riders into the critter world, only showing signs of them until fully immersing guests once the first interior threshold was passed. TBA attempts to have the entire ride layout be the ‘meat,’ but shoves things into areas that were designed to be simple exposition. Not only does it feel cheap, but also very awkward and poorly designed
Same could be said for the intro-Tiana AA. Actually it sets guest expectations for the rest of the attraction... only to shatter them when they pass by the limited motion critters.
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aladdin2007
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and dumb cheap signs
Splash4eva
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Did the ride have any issues with shutdowns during opening day?
bwr827
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They should sell a Tiana doll with various dress-up outfits for all these forum members fixated on her clothes.
bwr827
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Are you saying the movie isn’t connected to the ride?
It's not just the forum members here. There's plenty of people saying how little Tiana looks like Tiana in the attraction and the bulk of those complaints are attributed to her attire. "Zookeeper/Skipper" Tiana and the lack of the traditional green "Tiana dress" are valid criticisms. But you make a great point. Why not monetize it? Wouldn't want Disney to leave any money on the table. If the plush critters don't sell (who doesn't want creepy Lari?) maybe they can add a dress up doll to the shop. That way, Tiana can be just like Barbie! Tiana, wearer of many hats is also an astronaut, racecar driver and veterinarian.
bwr827
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Sounds like the doll might sell well!
Went to a Maroon 5 concert, and didn’t put together that PJ Morton was in Maroon 5. So I saw him on stage.
For those who don’t know PJ Morton wrote “Secret Spice”.
For those who don’t know PJ Morton wrote “Secret Spice”.
Brer Oswald
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Oh wow I didn’t know that
Was genuinely shocked and did several double takes and a quick google search.
Disgruntled Walt
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- In the Parks
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Did Adam Levine sing Special Spice at the concert?
Gringrinngghost
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For those of you with Magicband+; there are 8 points locations where the bands go off in this attraction.
Tha Realest
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Maybe that’s what’s causing the breakdowns.
Gringrinngghost
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Nah.
flyerjab
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I rode it today and found it to be somewhat underwhelming.
Obviously there are top notch AAs throughout this ride. And they looked great and were all functioning as programmed. And they look better than any of the AAs from Splash.
The numerous critters are cute and they remind me of the AAs from Splash: no complicated movements or anything but they still looked good.
To me, the final scene after the drop is just as impressive as Splash’s big scene. It was big, had a lot of AAs, used screens effectively to create depth, and had great music. In fact, the music throughout the ride and the queue was fantastic. The zydeco music was probably my favorite.
Also, I loved the lighting effects when you get shrunk. That is really well done.
That being said…
There is just too much emptiness in this ride. Although I never found the AAs in Splash to be anything to write home about, the sheer number them is what really sold that ride. Well, that and the music. IMO, you simply can’t go from a ride that has that much theming and AAs…to this. This should have wowed me the way Splash first did when I rode it, but it didn’t. Is it a good ride? Yeah. Is it as impressive as Splash? Overall I would say no.
The real issue is again, this shoehorning in an IP that this ride layout was not designed for. You can tell when you ride it; the timing is awkward throughout the entire ride. And because they spent so much on the advanced AAs, there are just stretches of swamp (i.e. nothing). I was hoping the firefly projections would have helped create some depth but they didn’t. And the room with the big Tiana and Louie screen with them bouncing is just…odd. And that room also had this empty feeling to it.
The story doesn’t bother me that much. Honestly, the way some people on here talk about the plot of Splash and the tension or whatever, you’d think Disney should have won some sort of award lol. Literally, it’s a fox and a dumb bear trying to catch a rabbit. It isn’t that complex.
In the end, it is just like wdwmagic stated: a mixed bag.
Obviously there are top notch AAs throughout this ride. And they looked great and were all functioning as programmed. And they look better than any of the AAs from Splash.
The numerous critters are cute and they remind me of the AAs from Splash: no complicated movements or anything but they still looked good.
To me, the final scene after the drop is just as impressive as Splash’s big scene. It was big, had a lot of AAs, used screens effectively to create depth, and had great music. In fact, the music throughout the ride and the queue was fantastic. The zydeco music was probably my favorite.
Also, I loved the lighting effects when you get shrunk. That is really well done.
That being said…
There is just too much emptiness in this ride. Although I never found the AAs in Splash to be anything to write home about, the sheer number them is what really sold that ride. Well, that and the music. IMO, you simply can’t go from a ride that has that much theming and AAs…to this. This should have wowed me the way Splash first did when I rode it, but it didn’t. Is it a good ride? Yeah. Is it as impressive as Splash? Overall I would say no.
The real issue is again, this shoehorning in an IP that this ride layout was not designed for. You can tell when you ride it; the timing is awkward throughout the entire ride. And because they spent so much on the advanced AAs, there are just stretches of swamp (i.e. nothing). I was hoping the firefly projections would have helped create some depth but they didn’t. And the room with the big Tiana and Louie screen with them bouncing is just…odd. And that room also had this empty feeling to it.
The story doesn’t bother me that much. Honestly, the way some people on here talk about the plot of Splash and the tension or whatever, you’d think Disney should have won some sort of award lol. Literally, it’s a fox and a dumb bear trying to catch a rabbit. It isn’t that complex.
In the end, it is just like wdwmagic stated: a mixed bag.
IanDLBZF
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Did this yesterday, now I’m going to be fair, but honest.
This is fine. Literally, this is fine. The critter animatronics are cute and the music is catchy and everything, but does lack the storyline. I like how they pulled off the finale and such. Dr Fallicer missing is another takeaway. Splash Mountain will always hold a place in my heart, as well as uncle Remus and the tales of Br’er Rabbit and the gang. I mean, this is all right, but there is always room for improvement.
Overall: 7/10
This is fine. Literally, this is fine. The critter animatronics are cute and the music is catchy and everything, but does lack the storyline. I like how they pulled off the finale and such. Dr Fallicer missing is another takeaway. Splash Mountain will always hold a place in my heart, as well as uncle Remus and the tales of Br’er Rabbit and the gang. I mean, this is all right, but there is always room for improvement.
Overall: 7/10
aladdin2007
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so all the barren boring dark space didn't bother you compared to what was or could have been? just asking your sincere opinion, not meaning for it to sound sarcastic.
IanDLBZF
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I'm not sure I noticed it that much.