mickEblu
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This is bare minimum what it should have been. What was this team doing besides working on fancy AAs?
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure SPOILER Thread
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This is bare minimum what it should have been. What was this team doing besides working on fancy AAs?
mickEblu
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Honest to God I didn’t think it was possible to not match my extremely low expectations.
What's a nice way to say circle j... patting oneselves on the back!
Nland316
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The storyline and flow are actually really nice. I still think I would’ve preferred a Book Report esque version, but definitely don’t mind the direction they went. The scenery is gorgeous. A bit empty in some spots, but I think it works for this attraction.
My main standout thought:
- Why is Ray’s singing voice heard if this is a sequel to the movie? This isn’t a complaint from my end since I actually prefer this this, but it kinda throws out any argument they had for Facilier not being in the ride.
- Even though the song renditions are great, I kind of wish it had bolder sounding arrangements in some areas. When you hear Splash’s soundtrack (specifically on the DL side) it has “grand” and “zippy” moments opposed to where Tiana’s is more “mellow” sounding I guess? I would’ve loved an over the top show moment for Dig a Little Deeper the way it is in the movie for instance.
- I really wish they played Dig a Little Deeper all the way until you actually drop. Keep the momentum going. Mama Odie could’ve given story dialogue prior.
- Social media comments prove my point — not having Facilier / Friends From the Other Side on the ride was really a loss.
- I’m predicting I will like DL’s version more. Their faster ride system will add some fun energy.
Overall I think the attraction is beautiful, and a pretty solid upgrade from Splash. Splash of course is iconic, but this is a worthy successor. You could prefer Splash, but it doesn’t deserve the gross levels of racially motivated scrutiny that we see.
My main standout thought:
- Why is Ray’s singing voice heard if this is a sequel to the movie? This isn’t a complaint from my end since I actually prefer this this, but it kinda throws out any argument they had for Facilier not being in the ride.
- Even though the song renditions are great, I kind of wish it had bolder sounding arrangements in some areas. When you hear Splash’s soundtrack (specifically on the DL side) it has “grand” and “zippy” moments opposed to where Tiana’s is more “mellow” sounding I guess? I would’ve loved an over the top show moment for Dig a Little Deeper the way it is in the movie for instance.
- I really wish they played Dig a Little Deeper all the way until you actually drop. Keep the momentum going. Mama Odie could’ve given story dialogue prior.
- Social media comments prove my point — not having Facilier / Friends From the Other Side on the ride was really a loss.
- I’m predicting I will like DL’s version more. Their faster ride system will add some fun energy.
Overall I think the attraction is beautiful, and a pretty solid upgrade from Splash. Splash of course is iconic, but this is a worthy successor. You could prefer Splash, but it doesn’t deserve the gross levels of racially motivated scrutiny that we see.
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Tha Realest
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So many lull spots - and that’s with some generous editing!
Vegas Disney Fan
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The crazy thing about that POV is it came directly from Disney, it should have been a highlights reel to hype up how amazing the new ride is and it felt lackluster.
It looks like it’ll be a good ride but that’s not enough when you’re replacing one of the most iconic rides ever made, that was very underwhelming, my first impression is they really dropped the ball on this one. They should have left Splash alone, they spend untold millions to make it worse.
It looks like it’ll be a good ride but that’s not enough when you’re replacing one of the most iconic rides ever made, that was very underwhelming, my first impression is they really dropped the ball on this one. They should have left Splash alone, they spend untold millions to make it worse.
Tha Realest
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Traveling to New Orleans for endless scouting trips
I thought this the entire time I was watching the ride. Love Ray, but really throws out the reason for Facilier.
Ghost93
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It honestly reminded me of Na'vi River journey in that it had gorgeous sets and atmosphere, but a lackluster story and a lot of space where nothing was happening.
Tha Realest
Well-Known Member
Wow. That’s the standard?
If you consider there’s a drop, this is so much better than JII.
Apples and oranges comparison. Not even remotely close except they are both boat rides.
MerlinTheGoat
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The only reason this ride is better than Navi is BECAUSE it used to be Splash. People aren't just going to pretend that another much better ride didn't exist before it.
And i'm far more receptive to Navi than Tiana because it's NOT a replacement, but an addition. It can better stand on its own. There are certainly flaws with it even on its own merits (and Tiana has TONS of flaws even on its own merits as well), but with Navi no one can say "this is worse than what it replaced". It at worst, elicits vague boredom and disappointment, not anger and sadness on top of that though.
Brer Panther
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Just gonna repost my thoughts from another thread...
...yep, it's about what I expected. I was starting to think maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised, but nope. All my expectations were met.
All of Splash Mountain's animatronics removed (you couldn't keep the Swamp Boys, at least?). Animatronics (aside from the ones of the main characters) on par with the ones from the Little Mermaid ride (though at least these animatronics don't look so plastic-y). Long stretches where animatronics once sat now just empty. A weak plot. No tension whatsoever. Ugly CGI animation on screens. So, not only did we lose Splash Mountain, we also lost the chance for a Princess and the Frog attraction that's actually, y'know, good. Huzzah.
I'm still amused that Naveen is a non-entity. I thought they got Bruno Campos back, but I didn't hear Naveen say anything. The new characters, who got so much focus in the promotional material, don't even SPEAK. They're basically non-entities. And I still think the part where we get shrunken down is stupid.
This was not worth the constant bickering, feuding, and discord that ensued from the second this retheme was announced. But hey, at least it's better than the Ratatouille ride.
As for why they used CGI, it's probably because Disney gutted most of their hand-drawn animation after the very movie that this ride is kinda sorta based on came out and "underperformed" at the box office. Eric Goldberg's still there, though... maybe he refused to take part in this?
...yep, it's about what I expected. I was starting to think maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised, but nope. All my expectations were met.
All of Splash Mountain's animatronics removed (you couldn't keep the Swamp Boys, at least?). Animatronics (aside from the ones of the main characters) on par with the ones from the Little Mermaid ride (though at least these animatronics don't look so plastic-y). Long stretches where animatronics once sat now just empty. A weak plot. No tension whatsoever. Ugly CGI animation on screens. So, not only did we lose Splash Mountain, we also lost the chance for a Princess and the Frog attraction that's actually, y'know, good. Huzzah.
I'm still amused that Naveen is a non-entity. I thought they got Bruno Campos back, but I didn't hear Naveen say anything. The new characters, who got so much focus in the promotional material, don't even SPEAK. They're basically non-entities. And I still think the part where we get shrunken down is stupid.
This was not worth the constant bickering, feuding, and discord that ensued from the second this retheme was announced. But hey, at least it's better than the Ratatouille ride.
It works in the Alice in Wonderland ride at Disneyland.
As for why they used CGI, it's probably because Disney gutted most of their hand-drawn animation after the very movie that this ride is kinda sorta based on came out and "underperformed" at the box office. Eric Goldberg's still there, though... maybe he refused to take part in this?
No. At least I didn't see Naveen in anything but the finale.
Most of the comments for the POV of YouTube were negative, if nothing else.
Maybe Disney's trolling us and the final attraction will come with flashlights à la Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek where we have to find the band members hiding in the bayou.
tanc
Premium Member
After looking, there does appear to be a firefly effect, my mistake. But the CGI part in the laughing place just looks so off putting. The overall empty space filled with trees and what not just doesn't do it for me either. I don't know, I'm sure kids will be glad to see Tiana but there's not much there for me personally. I will say, it looks gorgeous at night so I think that's a positive. Hilariously, the new frog animatronic in the laughing place isn't even touching the drums below him too.