News Tiana's Bayou Adventure - latest details and construction progress

tanc

tanc

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That's some huge info to leak out of Baxter honestly, I mean I can't imagine the mouse is happy at all once they find out he disclosed that.
 
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DCBaker

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Photos from today.

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yensidtlaw1969

yensidtlaw1969

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MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

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BrerFoxesBayouAdventure said:
Tiana's Scaffolding Adventure.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Disney Unveils an Exciting Journey: Splash Mountain to be Reimagined as "Chutes and Ladders" Board Game Adventure!

In a surprising and innovative move, The Walt Disney Company is thrilled to announce a captivating new direction for one of its beloved attractions. After careful consideration and creative exploration, Splash Mountain will not be rethemed to "Disney's Princess and the Frog," as previously announced. Instead, Disney is embarking on a groundbreaking adventure by reimagining Splash Mountain as an immersive experience based on the iconic "Chutes and Ladders" board game.

Inspired by the timeless and cherished game loved by families for generations, "Chutes and Ladders: The Splash Mountain Adventure" will invite guests to step into a whimsical world of ups and downs, surprises, and challenges. The attraction will take riders on a dynamic journey where they'll encounter thrilling chutes that send them spiraling downward and exhilarating ladders that propel them to new heights of excitement.

"We are constantly exploring ways to create magical experiences that resonate with our guests, and 'Chutes and Ladders: The Splash Mountain Adventure' allows us to do just that," said [Spokesperson's Name], [Spokesperson's Title] at Disney. "The synergy between the nostalgia of the 'Chutes and Ladders' game and the immersive storytelling Disney is known for will undoubtedly create an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages."

The reimagined attraction will feature state-of-the-art technology, intricate set design, and captivating storytelling that seamlessly merges the whimsy of the "Chutes and Ladders" game with the magic of Disney. Guests will embark on a multi-sensory journey where they'll navigate through vibrant landscapes, overcome obstacles, and embrace the thrill of the unexpected twists and turns.

As part of this exciting transformation, Disney Imagineers will work tirelessly to incorporate beloved elements of the original Splash Mountain while infusing the charm and nostalgia of "Chutes and Ladders." The result promises to be a unique and enchanting experience that captures the essence of both worlds.

Construction on "Chutes and Ladders: The Splash Mountain Adventure" is set to begin [Start Date], and Disney fans can look forward to embarking on this new adventure in [Target Opening Date]. Further details about the attraction's storyline, characters, and innovative features will be revealed in the coming months.

While the reimagining of Splash Mountain into "Chutes and Ladders: The Splash Mountain Adventure" marks a departure from the previous plan, Disney is confident that this unexpected twist will resonate with fans and create cherished memories for generations to come.

For the latest updates and announcements, please visit the official Disney website or ChatGPT.

About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise. It is known for its timeless stories and beloved characters that continue to capture the hearts of audiences worldwide.

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Splash4eva

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MerlinTheGoat said:
Definitely not something Tony would say if he's involved with the replacement. So i'm sorry about that claim and I retract it, disappointing but not surprising.

For what it's worth, I ran this by my source, and they said they were probably given old information. They also still think the retheme is going to be great, Tony being involved or not. I don't think they're attempting to deceive here. Again, they're not remotely a fan of the modern Disney company or the decision to retheme. And several of their other claims have been proven accurate, such as the new characters, being a more physical ride with animatronics and having a higher budget than it started with. But you have to be wary of things changing during development along with taking subjective stuff that you can't see/hear first hand with a grain of salt.

I'll also reiterate another thing i've personally stated from the start (despite what else i've said)- Disney does not deserve the benefit of the doubt that they'll create something decent here. And you should not give them it. It's their responsibility to prove people wrong. It's infinitely more likely that they'll ruin it, and it'll take a miracle if they get even remotely close to Splash quality. The only hint of hope I have right now is that some of the art looks nice. But as anyone with even a single brain cell can tell you, art can be deceptive. Especially if it's old. There's no telling when the art shown last year was created, whether it'll be accurate to the ride, or whether its indicative of the other scenes.

If Charita Carter and Carmen Smith are truly calling all the shots and heavily involved in the creative process of the ride itself, then be very afraid. Again it's critical to reiterate that neither are creatives. In fact, their career histories are typically associated with the suppression of creativity. Carter is an accountant and Smith managed diversity quotas for TV programming. I'll leave it at that, as anything else will probably get me in trouble (and possibly cause people to make incorrect assumptions about what I personally believe). The possible silver lining is that there are tons of other people actually designing and building the ride. And much of the backstory nonsense Carter and Smith have been trotting out in their videos seems unrelated to the the actual ride contents. Still, not having competent creatives at the head of the project was/is extremely concerning.

Incidentally, Tony not only defended Splash Mountain, but also the film it was based on. And as polite as he was about the matter, he stated sensitivity has gotten completely out of control. He's correct of course, though I hope no lunatics target him for harassment over these statements.
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This decision to remove Splash may go down as one of their worst decisions ever made especially considering they needed capacity elsewhere and this could have been a nice addition.
 
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James Alucobond

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Splash4eva said:
They removed arguably one of if not their best attraction for what?!? The ride was perfect…
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Absent the context of the capacity issue, there is nothing inherently wrong with re-theming a ride. Perfection is subjective, and it certainly wasn't in perfect condition; one of the bad decisions that tops the decision to re-theme would be the decision to allow it to get to the state it was in prior to this work beginning (alongside the general lack of maintenance on multiple attractions).

Do you think the ride will be less popular after the change? Do you think related gift shops will be pushing less merchandise? You might not like it as much from an artistic, thematic, or animatronic perspective, but making an old ride into something shiny and new is a sight better than allowing spaces to sit empty—like Stitch's Great Escape, Wonders of Life, Cranium Command, Body Wars, Primeval Whirl, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid—or watching as things slide steadily into decay or obsolescence with no update in sight—like Imagination, Speedway, Carousel of Progress, or Spaceship Earth. Oh look! That's 10.
 
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Trauma

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James Alucobond said:
Absent the context of the capacity issue, there is nothing inherently wrong with re-theming a ride. Perfection is subjective, and it certainly wasn't in perfect condition; one of the bad decisions that tops the decision to re-theme would be the decision to allow it to get to the state it was in prior to this work beginning (alongside the general lack of maintenance on multiple attractions).

Do you think the ride will be less popular after the change? Do you think related gift shops will be pushing less merchandise? You might not like it as much from an artistic, thematic, or animatronic perspective, but making an old ride into something shiny and new is a sight better than allowing spaces to sit empty—like Stitch's Great Escape, Wonders of Life, Cranium Command, Body Wars, Primeval Whirl, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid—or watching as things slide steadily into decay or obsolescence with no update in sight—like Imagination, Speedway, Carousel of Progress, or Spaceship Earth. Oh look! That's 10.
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I’m tired of this argument.

What in the name of modern day Disney suggests they are going to maintain this ride after the first year?

So we should replace a ride because it didn’t receive proper maintenance with another ride that won’t receive proper maintenance.

Pixie dust logic.
 
MerlinTheGoat

MerlinTheGoat

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Hard to say at the moment. So far what they've shown still looks more promising than Imagination v2 and v3 at least. But I still don't believe it will come close to matching what it's replacing. Which again was/is one of their best attractions ever. And with a basic refurb, could have continued to be fantastic. Look at how insanely popular and beloved it still was in spite of its poor condition near the end.

And yeah, I don't expect Tiana to remain in decent condition past the first year or two either.
 
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James Alucobond

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Trauma said:
I’m tired of this argument.

What in the name of modern day Disney suggests they are going to maintain this ride after the first year?

So we should replace a ride because it didn’t receive proper maintenance with another ride that won’t receive proper maintenance.

Pixie dust logic.
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I didn't say they would maintain it. I said there is nothing inherently wrong with re-theming a ride, and that I would quite simply not place most re-theming decisions among the "top ten worst decisions" in Disney World history when we instead have plenty of examples of legitimate negligence and failure to re-develop prime, attraction-ready real estate.
 
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Trauma

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James Alucobond said:
I didn't say they would maintain it. I said there is nothing inherently wrong with re-theming a ride, and that I would quite simply not place most re-theming decisions among the "top ten worst decisions" in Disney World history when we instead have plenty of examples of legitimate negligence and failure to re-develop prime, attraction-ready real estate.
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So you wouldn’t place most re-theming decisions into top 10 worst.

That’s fair.

I’ll make an exception for splash.

This is easy top 10 worst.

EASY.
 
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Splash4eva

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James Alucobond said:
I didn't say they would maintain it. I said there is nothing inherently wrong with re-theming a ride, and that I would quite simply not place most re-theming decisions among the "top ten worst decisions" in Disney World history when we instead have plenty of examples of legitimate negligence and failure to re-develop prime, attraction-ready real estate.
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They are replacing a ride that was a classic & wasting money that could have been spent elsewhere…
 

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