Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disneyland Watch & Discussion

[celluloid]

I will probably never use the term “completely divorced” ever again.

Regarding GWTW, “was fine” is not “is fine.”

They still have references in the park, and the change of attraction was for the mouse, not for Gone with The Wind.


And you shouldn't when it does not apply.

 

[Rich T]

I never said it was not. I just wanted you to clear up the mistruths.

I don't know if something can seem hypocritical. It either is, or is not in this case. They accept money from SOTS based material where they can.

I overuse words like “seem” and “appear” in forums to avoid sounding like I’m any kind of expert. Also because I am a Jedi.

 

[celluloid]

I overuse words like “seem” and “appear” in forums to avoid sounding like I’m any kind of expert. Also because I am a Jedi.

Fair enough. If that is your goal then maybe put them in areas like "It seems Disney closed it due to..." And in other similar areas, rather than just when addressing someone's counterpoint.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Social media is most likely the root of this happening now. But, seriously, again, The Walt Disney Company cannot, in 2023, continue to operate a Song of the South ride any more than any other major entertainment company could now open a Gone With the Wind ride.

Sure they could, there was no “controversy” surrounding Splash unless you actively went searching for it. It wasn’t harming the parks in any way with its constantly long lines and keeping it open wouldn’t have prevented anyone from going to the parks.

I’m convinced Disney chose Splash, rather than Peter Pan or Dumbo or any of the other rides with racist histories (by todays standards) solely on the fact it would be a cheap ride to redo and market as a “new” e-ticket.

 

[Disney Irish]

Can we get back to instead talking about the actual retheme itself.

 

[Rich T]

Sure they could, there was no “controversy” surrounding Splash unless you actively went searching for it. It wasn’t harming the parks in any way with its constantly long lines and keeping it open wouldn’t have prevented anyone from going to the parks. …

I am certain they are doing this to avoid future controversy, both for the park, and for future careers. And, as much as I don’t like the bizarre backstory they seem to be concocting for the retheme, I think they’re genuinely trying to do something good here.

 

[celluloid]

Can we get back to instead talking about the actual retheme itself.

Odd syntax, but what do you have to say about it?

 

[Disney Irish]

what do you have to say about it?

I've said plenty about it over the last 2.5 years.

On the recent blog post regarding the backstory, I'm ok with it contrived as it might be. Beyond some theming in the queue the backstory isn't likely to play much of a role in the overall experience, in my opinion. And will mostly be ignored by most guests, if we're being honest.

 

[Rich T]

…Beyond some theming in the queue the backstory isn't likely to play much of a role in the overall experience, in my opinion….

I sure hope this is the case. I’m actually hoping it’s as subtle as WDW Pleasure Island’s backstory, and that the ride is much more fantastical and whimsical… and that there’s SOME kind of drama that involves more than a recipe.

 

[DKampy]

Nope.

That Guy said Tiki was going away completely.

The Moana addition predates his rebuffed 'leak' and had many insiders saying it was a thing being considered.

I remember when he claimed to have insight to the rumors… I was thinking what is he talking about… I heard rumors about Moana taking over the Tiki room as a possible idea and then heard they decided against it… this is all quite awhile before he mention the supposed repurposing

Edit: Just wanted to add I am no insider and saw that rumor bouncing around somewhere…I forget where…but it was well before he mentioned…So I am thinking does he even have any sources other that what he finds on the internet and after that lost any credibility with me

 

[MisterPenguin]

I remember when he claimed to have insight to the rumors… I was thinking what is he talking about… I heard rumors about Moana taking over the Tiki room as a possible idea and then heard they decided against it… this is all quite awhile before he mention the supposed repurposing

Edit: Just wanted to add I am no insider and saw that rumor bouncing around somewhere…I forget where…but it was well before he mentioned…So I am thinking does he even have any sources other that what he finds on the internet and after that lost any credibility with me

He joined in with the "Moana coming to Tiki" rumors because it was indeed being considered by WDW.

But he also 'broke' the news that Tiki was going to be completely replaced. That's how he got called out by Disney for passing on "unscrupulous" rumors.

 

[EagleScout610]

While it's nowhere near as bad as Florida's was, even California's Splash is starting to fall apart.

How Do Ya Do

• First goose on the right has limited body/arm movement and head is stuck looking upwards
• Goose with oar on the left only moving mouth and head
• Frog missing
• First goose in tan vest has limited body animation
• Stump goose only moving his mouth
• Br’er Bear not moving while in the trap, only bobbing up and down
• Lights out over Br’er Fox
• Br’er Fox has limited arm and body movement
• Show lights over Br’er Rabbit and Terrapin
• Pumpcart Br’er Rabbit in complete darkness
• Pumpcart Br'er Rabbit not moving
• Giggling Br’er Rabbit not moving
• Br’er Bear’s “Nothin’ in here but bees line” doesn’t play

The Laughin’ Place/Burrow/Big Drop

• At least one spinning beehive not working
• Laughing Br’er Rabbit and stung Br’er Bear not moving at all
  • Spinning beehive on Br’er Bear’s not not spinning
• Two weasels behind fox stuck in the ‘up’ position
• Loud clicking is audible in Laughing Place (Not sure which character it is)
• Second Laughing Place stork missing
• Remaining stork has limited body animation
• Saddlesore Swanson not moving his body
• Hound dog in rowboat not moving
• Mother possums cosmetics are tearing around the mouth
• Vulture audio is starting to give out
• Right boothill boy only moving his mouth
• Br’er Rabbit and Fox audio very quiet next to the background music

Zip A Dee Doo Dah

• Br'er Porcupine and Br'er Raccoon moving very slowly
• Banjo Gator head is slumped forwards and hands are barely moving
• Brown wolf in flower cart slumped forward and barely moving
• Female cat 1 is missing an arm
• Entire Gator Attack sequence is frozen
• Br’er Fox audio is giving out
• Br’er Rabbit moving very jittery at end and has a lazy eye

 

[Rich T]

While it's nowhere near as bad as Florida's was, even California's Splash is starting to fall apart.

How Do Ya Do

• First goose on the right has limited body/arm movement and head is stuck looking upwards
• Goose with oar on the left only moving mouth and head
• First goose in tan vest has limited body animation
• Stump goose only moving his mouth
• Br’er Bear not moving while in the trap, only bobbing up and down
• Lights out over Br’er Fox
• Br’er Fox has limited arm and body movement
• Show lights over Br’er Rabbit and Terrapin
• Pumpcart Br’er Rabbit in complete darkness
• Giggling Br’er Rabbit not moving
• Br’er Bear’s “Nothin’ in here but bees line” doesn’t play

The Laughin’ Place/Burrow/Big Drop

• At least one spinning beehive not working
• Laughing Br’er Rabbit and stung Br’er Bear not moving at all
  • Spinning beehive on Br’er Bear’s not not spinning
• Two weasels behind fox stuck in the ‘up’ position
• Loud clicking is audible in Laughing Place (Not sure which character it is)
• Second Laughing Place stork missing
• Remaining stork has limited body animation
• Saddlesore Swanson not moving his body
• Hound dog in rowboat not moving
• Mother possums cosmetics are tearing around the mouth
• Vulture audio is starting to give out
• Right boothill boy only moving his mouth
• Br’er Rabbit and Fox audio very quiet next to the background music

Zip A Dee Doo Dah

• Banjo Gator head is slumped forwards and hands are barely moving
• Brown wolf in flower cart slumped forward and barely moving
• Female cat 1 is missing an arm
• Entire Gator Attack sequence is frozen
• Br’er Fox audio is giving out
• Br’er Rabbit moving very jittery at end

Eeesh. Welcome to Lester’s Possum Park.

 

[mickEblu]

While it's nowhere near as bad as Florida's was, even California's Splash is starting to fall apart.

How Do Ya Do

• First goose on the right has limited body/arm movement and head is stuck looking upwards
• Goose with oar on the left only moving mouth and head
• First goose in tan vest has limited body animation
• Stump goose only moving his mouth
• Br’er Bear not moving while in the trap, only bobbing up and down
• Lights out over Br’er Fox
• Br’er Fox has limited arm and body movement
• Show lights over Br’er Rabbit and Terrapin
• Pumpcart Br’er Rabbit in complete darkness
• Giggling Br’er Rabbit not moving
• Br’er Bear’s “Nothin’ in here but bees line” doesn’t play

The Laughin’ Place/Burrow/Big Drop

• At least one spinning beehive not working
• Laughing Br’er Rabbit and stung Br’er Bear not moving at all
  • Spinning beehive on Br’er Bear’s not not spinning
• Two weasels behind fox stuck in the ‘up’ position
• Loud clicking is audible in Laughing Place (Not sure which character it is)
• Second Laughing Place stork missing
• Remaining stork has limited body animation
• Saddlesore Swanson not moving his body
• Hound dog in rowboat not moving
• Mother possums cosmetics are tearing around the mouth
• Vulture audio is starting to give out
• Right boothill boy only moving his mouth
• Br’er Rabbit and Fox audio very quiet next to the background music

Zip A Dee Doo Dah

• Banjo Gator head is slumped forwards and hands are barely moving
• Brown wolf in flower cart slumped forward and barely moving
• Female cat 1 is missing an arm
• Entire Gator Attack sequence is frozen
• Br’er Fox audio is giving out
• Br’er Rabbit moving very jittery at end

I told my brother in law on our last trip, riding Splash right now is like visiting a loved one in hospice.

 

[celluloid]

700 million on capex cut, all American attractions at Disney will have that showmanship soon.

 

[mickEblu]

700 million on capex cut, all American attractions at Disney will have that showmanship soon.

lol yeah maybe we’re getting carried away. That Avatar experience is going to be a meet n greet. Except they’ll just invite us guests to dress like Navi and mingle amongst each other at Pixie Hollow.

 

[MisterPenguin]

It'll be a Na'vi dance-off.

 

[DrAlice]

I just got out of the shower and I hear my daughter practicing her clarinet. She was playing from the new Disney songbook I just bought her. What song was she playing????

Zip A Dee Doo Dah!!!

I laughed very hard and thought of all of you.

 

[Parteecia]

Except they’ll just invite us guests to dress like Navi and mingle amongst each other at Pixie Hollow.

For a small fee.

 

[MisterPenguin]

You'd have to be more than just a high-ranking cast member to know the back and forth of Board members. Might as well be a bus driver.

Well in all fairness it’s just the DL board, not the board of the entire company.

Who's on the Disneyland Board?

Hey, @zipadee999, you haven't answered my question. After correcting me that I had the wrong board, I asked about who is on this supposed Disneyland board you're talking about. I don't know of a DL board. This is the first I'm hearing about it. So, who is on this DL board you speak of?