So one thing I've noticed (originally assumed was just not working or turned off) was that many of the set elements seem to lack animation: The do-nothing, pointless swamp shack, the instrument-looking pitcher plants that just stand there mouth agape, the N.O. cityscape at the end of the ride lacking the typical fireworks or perhaps an "Evangeline" firefly farewell. So many set elements that could be doing something in rhythm to the music, be it singing or dancing. For a short term fix, that's what I would add in lieu of more animated figures.
- Obviously needs a story rewrite. I mentioned previously about giving Juju a more prominent role. Having his home be that hollowed log interior with a giant Juju head in place of the projected screen might be fun if the preferred Dr. Facilier antagonist/Friends on the Other side narrative couldn't be realized.
- Needs more fireflies throughout even if static with only blinking butts. Spinning mobiles would be best.
- A quick fix to the current attraction would be to position the trigger sensors before the AA scenes and not in front of them.
- More critters.
- New backstory to establish the attraction as a Grand Opening celebration of Tiana Foods even if it were to include the clichéd "something goes wrong" detour into the bayou.
- Princess Tiana iconic green "princess" dress in finale or wedding dress if a book report retheme
But the bigger hangup for me is that the attraction doesn't even feel like an extension of The Princess of the Frog. Visually, I think it's due in-part to the contrast between the realistic set designs against the toony AA figures. I think a greater reworking of that, maybe improved lighting, made more saturated under a blue wash with more colorful props in the foreground?
In any case, the tip top requirement for me is to have the TBA overhaul include a character transforming into a frog. Without that storybeat - it just isn't a PatF attraction.
