Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disneyland Watch & Discussion

[Epcot81Fan]

I've noticed that too. Like throwing a shapeless trench coat over that naughty Jessica Rabbit in Toontown, they seem to have purposely aged up and bulked up Tiana for this new version of herself.

And who exactly is their target demographic for this older/wiser/stouter version of Tiana? 6 year old girls want to be glamorous Princesses, not soccer moms.

Heck, I'd imagine even soccer moms still like to be around Princesses once in awhile, especially at Disneyland.

Perhaps it is because the gears/apparatus needed for her to speak couldn’t be put into a thin head of the proper scale?

Hard to imagine in 2024 that is the issue, but there has to be a reason as it is instantly distracting.

What happened to this lovely young lady?

 

[TP2000]

Perhaps it is because the gears/apparatus needed for her to speak couldn’t be put into a thin head of the proper scale?

Hard to imagine in 2024 that is the issue, but there has to be a reason as it is instantly distracting.

What happened to this lovely young lady?

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They were able to make Elsa's animatronic in her ride look just like the movie, with a slender figure and chiseled lean face. So obviously you can't blame technology on this one. Along with Tiana's hard wearing and drip-dry wardrobe changes, it's clearly a purposeful decision to not make her look as young and slender and glamorous as she was in the movie.

But Elsa gets to stay the same, for some reason.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Nightmare fuel

 

[Disney Irish]

They were able to make Elsa's animatronic in her ride look just like the movie, with a slender figure and chiseled lean face. So obviously you can't blame technology on this one. Along with Tiana's hard wearing and drip-dry wardrobe changes, it's clearly a purposeful decision to not make her look as young and slender and glamorous as she was in the movie.

But Elsa gets to stay the same, for some reason.

Different kind of face, that is a rear projection mapping face, no gears. Everyone here has complained about the rear projection mapping for years.

 

[Rich T]

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Nightmare fuel

The best kind of nightmare. This is 100% the character, and I just hope she has dialogue audio that’s as hilariously hyper as it is in the movie. Lottie is one of my favorite Disney characters ever.

 

[Rich T]

Different kind of face, that is a rear projection mapping face, no gears. Everyone here has complained about the rear projection mapping for years.

The Hong Kong version, however, is not rear projection, but an actual AA face.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Different kind of face, that is a rear projection mapping face, no gears. Everyone here has complained about the rear projection mapping for years.

The Hong Kong version, however, is not rear projection, but an actual AA face.

I think Elsa looks like she ate a few too many snow-cones, to be honest. I never thought about it but it must be the gears.

 

[Rich T]

Again, I wanna point out that Brer Rabbit did not look exactly like his film counterpart in WDW Splash, and NOTHING like his film counterpart on the DL version.

I’m surprised the Tiana AA doesn’t look more like the film character, but I think it will work out just fine.

It’s. A. Log. Ride.

 

[Disney Irish]

The Hong Kong version, however, is not rear projection, but an actual AA face.

True.

It’s. A. Log. Ride.

Exactly, its not complex and doesn't need to be. If the models are off just a bit its not really going to be noticeable going by quickly in the log.

 

[Too Many Hats]

Again, I wanna point out that Brer Rabbit did not look exactly like his film counterpart in WDW Splash, and NOTHING like his film counterpart on the DL version.

Thank you. This always stood out to me as particularly egregious.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Thank you. This always stood out to me as particularly egregious.

I heard they redressed one of the Ollie the Owl animatronics as the first Brer Rabbit on the DL version, which is why his head was so wide. Don't know if there's any truth to that.

 

[SuddenStorm]

I heard they redressed one of the Ollie the Owl animatronics as the first Brer Rabbit on the DL version, which is why his head was so wide. Don't know if there's any truth to that.

I've heard the 'reskinned animatronics' theory for the Br'ers on Splash a few times over the years- but have never heard a credible source and I've spent more time than I'd like to admit hunting down information on Disneyland's Splash Mountain.

I consider it a fun theory that's plausible, but not necessary accurate.

Fun story though- on my last ride ever on Splash we got walked off so I got some great photos with the first Br'er Rabbit and that whole area with the lights on.

 

[Consumer]

I've heard the 'reskinned animatronics' theory for the Br'ers on Splash a few times over the years- but have never heard a credible source and I've spent more time than I'd like to admit hunting down information on Disneyland's Splash Mountain.

I consider it a fun theory that's plausible, but not necessary accurate.

Fun story though- on my last ride ever on Splash we got walked off so I got some great photos with the first Br'er Rabbit and that whole area with the lights on.

Have you ever shared these photos? I don’t recall seeing them.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Have you ever shared these photos? I don’t recall seeing them.

 

[Roger_the_pianist]

Stop body shaming an animatronic

 

[CaptinEO]

At the end of the video, they show imagineers looking at this screen. Are they fixing the Eiffel Tower on Soarin'?

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Soarin uses a curved screen but the source image and the projector screen used in this picture is flat.

 

[MK-fan]

So is that plan to open this by September/october? Just seems weird to open a very wet ride when it’s cold come November

 

[Disney Irish]

So is that plan to open this by September/october? Just seems weird to open a very wet ride when it’s cold come November

Its still unknown the exact opening time frame yet for Tiana in Disneyland.

Anaheim though can still average in the 70s during the day in November. So its not like it'll be real cold at that point if it happens to open then.

 

[celluloid]

Stop body shaming an animatronic

You can't shame something without feelings.

 

[waltography]

More new critters revealed, plus first look into the WDW ride with photos (finally): https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/inside-tianas-bayou-adventure-new-critters-revealed/

Get ready to clap your hands, paws or anything else you’ve got, because today we’re digging a little deeper! It’s time to reveal the last batch of musicians hoping to hit the big time at Tiana’s celebration during Mardi Gras season! We’re almost there for the summer opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park, and later this year at Disneyland.

The musical tapestry of New Orleans is woven with traditions and voices from all over the world. We’ve gotten a sneak peek at critters who play Zydeco music, and critters who perform Rara music, and now it’s time to introduce you to critters who bring the jazzy sounds and complex rhythms of Afro-Cuban music to life in the bayou.

Felipe the Frog – Deep among the cypress trees, you’ll hear band leader Felipe making musical magic on the piano! Felipe is also the proprietor of an exclusive bayou night club, where the local fireflies love to dance the night away to a musical recipe of hot rhythms and spicy melodies. He’s an old-school family guy, especially to his “family” in the band.

Mayra the Frog – Have you ever seen a frog play a flower blossom like a trumpet? You will when you meet Mayra; be sure to stick around for one of her toe-tapping solos. Mayra’s the most ambitious of the four frogs and has been practicing her instrument since she was just a tadpole!

Mondo the Frog – Mondo is a natural on the conga drums, which he made as a happy accident when his favorite bottle cap got stuck on his second-favorite acorn. From there, the rhythm in Mondo’s soul took over! He’s very copacetic and accepts what comes, a trait as steady and reliable as his drumbeat.

Isabel the Green Tree Frog – Learning from Mondo’s example, Isabel loves getting lost in the music playing her congas. She’s the youngest member of the group, and there’s nothing she loves more than “going with the flow” and getting to play drums all night long!

From Zydeco to Rara to Afro-Cuban jazz, you’ll hear all kinds of musical flavors from critters big and small around the bayou, just like you would walking the streets of the French Quarter in the Crescent City. Of course, not everyone you’ll meet in the attraction is a musician – among others are a couple of amphibious friends who love to sit back, relax and catch up on all the gossip from around the bayou. Gloria and Delores the frogs are best friends who love to observe folks as they float in logs down the bayou. Don’t be surprised if they keep their watchful eyes on you as you float by.

Also, keep an eye out for Lari the armadillo. This mischievous fella, while quiet in demeanor, seems to always show up where you least expect him to. I hear he has a habit of “borrowing” things that aren’t his (although those things eventually make it into the right “paws”).

Speaking of critters big and small, you’ll meet them throughout the attraction, and some really are … big, with an even bigger personality.

Just like Tiana said, we’re getting closer and closer every day with progress on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. I hope you’re looking forward to joining these musicians down in the bayou!