Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disneyland Watch & Discussion

[Californian Elitist]

I thought this project was cancelled?

 

[Too Many Hats]

After all this time, it'll be almost surreal to see the attraction go down for construction. Only thing more surreal will be riding it when it reopens.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I watched P&tF last night. Tiana deserves more time as a human in the movie, a stronger song than their rendition of Dig A Little Deeper, and certainly her own new-build attraction and restaurant. My mouth was watering seeing the food!

 

[chadwpalm]

Executive Producer of Relevancy Activations.

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This is the link to the full Essence article referenced here:

Charita Carter Is The Woman And Disney Imagineer Behind The Upcoming Princess And The Frog Attraction | Essence

She went from an accountant to one of the top creatives in Walt Disney Imagineering, spearheading an attraction in honor of the first Black Disney princess.

www.essence.com

It's actually about 3 weeks old.

 

[DCBaker]

During the Essence Festival, Disney noted the new name for the attraction will be Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a reopening in Late 2024.

 

[mickEblu]

 

[GoneForGood]

C-could we not think of a more creative name? I mean I didn't want them to keep "Splash Mountain". But At least keep the "Splash" part in it

Still going to wait and see... but this made me laugh. Hard.

 

[mickEblu]

Hate the name. But I didn’t expect to like it. Tiana’s name shouldn’t have been in included.

 

[DCBaker]

Here's the info from DPB -

"Guests are in for a true treat with local flavor when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in late 2024. As Charita Carter shared, “in many ways, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a love letter to New Orleans. Like the musical city that inspired this attraction, Tiana’s second act is about a community working in harmony to achieve something extraordinary. She reminds us of an immutable truth we can all relate to: ‘if you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.’ And that’s a melody we can all sing along to!”

To be able to join New Orleans in the celebration of Black joy as we bring Tiana’s story to its roots is a full-circle moment I’m so proud to realize. Ted Robledo added that “the joie de vivre that animates this region so brilliantly not only inspired Tiana’s journey, but also our team at Walt Disney Imagineering.” It’s our intention to do that jubilant spirit justice when advancing the storyline of Princess Tiana at our parks."

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Coming to Disney Parks in Late 2024

Strike up the band because we’ve saved a seat for you on this musical journey with Tiana and friends! The name of the new attraction evolving from the reimagining of Splash Mountain was announced today during ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans: Tiana’s

disneyparks.disney.go.com

 

[GoneForGood]

Here's the info from DPB -

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"Guests are in for a true treat with local flavor when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in late 2024. As Charita Carter shared, “in many ways, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a love letter to New Orleans. Like the musical city that inspired this attraction, Tiana’s second act is about a community working in harmony to achieve something extraordinary. She reminds us of an immutable truth we can all relate to: ‘if you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.’ And that’s a melody we can all sing along to!”

To be able to join New Orleans in the celebration of Black joy as we bring Tiana’s story to its roots is a full-circle moment I’m so proud to realize. Ted Robledo added that “the joie de vivre that animates this region so brilliantly not only inspired Tiana’s journey, but also our team at Walt Disney Imagineering.” It’s our intention to do that jubilant spirit justice when advancing the storyline of Princess Tiana at our parks."

Video -

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Coming to Disney Parks in Late 2024

Strike up the band because we’ve saved a seat for you on this musical journey with Tiana and friends! The name of the new attraction evolving from the reimagining of Splash Mountain was announced today during ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans: Tiana’s

disneyparks.disney.go.com

....Are they seriously going to say "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" is going to take place in and or around a salt dome? Are they actually going to keep the caverns/mine? I could be assuming a lot. So, take my observations with a grain of salt.

I just have more questions now. Certainly want to hear more about this ride. Hopefully more art gets shown this weekend or during D23.

 

[Too Many Hats]

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

[Too Many Hats]

This should be such a layup. PATF is so perfect for Disneyland, it'll require actual effort to make this attraction stupid.

But I guess they're determined to try!

 

[Midwest Elitist]

The grossest part to me is that they are gaslighting that this is a brand new ride. It's not. Absolute cringe.

 

[EagleScout610]

Even though we've had two years to brace for the moment it's fully announced I'm still conflicted. One one hand I think they do have the ability to pull this off....on the other hand I'm still mad we're losing Splash Mountain.

 

[Dear Prudence]

Here's the info from DPB -

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"Guests are in for a true treat with local flavor when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in late 2024. As Charita Carter shared, “in many ways, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a love letter to New Orleans. Like the musical city that inspired this attraction, Tiana’s second act is about a community working in harmony to achieve something extraordinary. She reminds us of an immutable truth we can all relate to: ‘if you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.’ And that’s a melody we can all sing along to!”

To be able to join New Orleans in the celebration of Black joy as we bring Tiana’s story to its roots is a full-circle moment I’m so proud to realize. Ted Robledo added that “the joie de vivre that animates this region so brilliantly not only inspired Tiana’s journey, but also our team at Walt Disney Imagineering.” It’s our intention to do that jubilant spirit justice when advancing the storyline of Princess Tiana at our parks."

Video -

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Coming to Disney Parks in Late 2024

Strike up the band because we’ve saved a seat for you on this musical journey with Tiana and friends! The name of the new attraction evolving from the reimagining of Splash Mountain was announced today during ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans: Tiana’s

disneyparks.disney.go.com

I am sorry, not sorry, as a designer, this looks like an amateur YouTube video cover talking about the project and not actual art for the project from a multibillion dollar company. No one can tell me that looks good!

 

[IanDLBZF]

Even though we've had two years to brace for the moment it's fully announced I'm still conflicted. One one hand I think they do have the ability to pull this off....on the other hand I'm still mad we're losing Splash Mountain.

I feel the same way, but back in June 2020 when I first heard the news about it this was my reaction...

 

[Too Many Hats]

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Walt Disney's Yesterday, Tomorrow, & Fantasy Adventure

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I'd be up for that part of Critter Country to get a bayou look and a new theme. But what about Pooh?

 

[Too Many Hats]

Pooh belongs in Fantasyland. Bulldoze the FL Theatre and move (a plussed-up) Pooh to that spot, complete with the giant storybook facade they have in Tokyo.

 

[Too Many Hats]

No one will refer to it by its full name.

"Let's go on Tiana"

"Yeah, I wanna ride Tiana"