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

[Figments Friend]

This Attraction better be good…..

( pounds fist into hand firmly )

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[SuddenStorm]

This Attraction better be good…..

( pounds fist into hand firmly )

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At least we know the flume is fun and well designed.

I almost hope that this retheme tanks and is rejected by park fans, with lower guest satisfaction scores than it's predecessor. With the hope that it makes Disney think twice about retheming rides in the future.

 

[Brer Panther]

If the retheme DOES tank, I have the feeling that Disney will probably learn the wrong lesson from it. Like, maybe they'll think it tanked because "there were too many animatronics" or just brush its failure off as people being racist.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I almost hope that this retheme tanks and is rejected by park fans, with lower guest satisfaction scores than it's predecessor. With the hope that it makes Disney think twice about retheming rides in the future.

A look at Maelstrom and DCA’s Tower of Terror will give you an idea of how this will go.

 

[ToTBellHop]

A look at Maelstrom and DCA’s Tower of Terror will give you an idea of how this will go.

I actually like Mission Breakout a lot. Of course, the fact that I can still ride the better ToT influences my opinion, I’m sure.

 

[Touchdown]

I actually like Mission Breakout a lot. Of course, the fact that I can still ride the better ToT influences my opinion, I’m sure.

DCA ToT<DCA GotG<DCA GotG:MAD<<<<<DHS ToT.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Slow news day if we're complaining about posters on a construction wall.

Or posters complaining about posters.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Or posters complaining about posters.

Or posters complaining about posters complaining about posters.

 

[Tha Realest]

Or posters complaining about posters complaining about posters.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Just look to how they rationalized the box office failure of PATF (which now for some odd reason has two massive E ticket attractions, a standalone restaurant, and soon multiple retail locations, etc., all while never being a major retail or sales driver).

And pray tell, what were those officially released rationalizations?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I actually like Mission Breakout a lot. Of course, the fact that I can still ride the better ToT influences my opinion, I’m sure.

Not me, the way it ruined the skyline and theming of DCA is really bad and I don’t care for the attraction at all. It doesn’t make sense, and feels like a universal ride.

They did do a pretty good job with the que and pre show though.

While I regret the loss of maelstrom, at least it didn’t effect the overall pavilion, although for the money they spent on that meet and greet they could have built a new frozen attraction there and just refreshed maelstrom to have a little frozen nod.

 

[LittleBuford]

Just look to how they rationalized the box office failure of PATF in 2009.

PATF, now for some curious reason, has two massive E ticket attractions, a standalone restaurant, and soon multiple retail locations, etc., all while never being a major merch or revenue driver.

“Sure, it made less than those iconic Disney films Bolt, Chicken Little, and G-Force that year at the box office, but it was important and is beloved by audiences (in ways we cannot show you, but believe us, they really do).”

“I mean sure, that cherished blockbuster Chicken Little has even sold 20% more DVD’s and Blu-Rays than PATF since release, but seriously, PATF is HUGE! Or something!”

See, it’s easy.

Box-office returns aren't everything. I suppose it's subjective, but I feel pretty confident saying (almost as a statement of fact) that The Princess and the Frog is an infinitely superior film to Chicken Little, and one that has left a much larger cultural mark.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Box-office returns aren't everything. I suppose it's subjective, but I feel pretty confident saying (almost as a statement of fact) that The Princess and the Frog is an infinitely superior film to Chicken Little, and one that has left a much larger cultural mark.

This is why using a films initial box office can certainly give some information, but is foolish to use when discussing a films impact or cultural presence.

So many important films have had lousy box offices and live on. That’s the beauty of film, it’s forever.

 

[ToTBellHop]

This is why using a films initial box office can certainly give some information, but is foolish to use when discussing a films impact or cultural presence.

So many important films have had lousy box offices and live on. That’s the beauty of film, it’s forever.

Unless it’s The Black Cauldron.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Unless it’s The Black Cauldron.

 

[mickEblu]

DCA ToT<DCA GotG<DCA GotG:MAD<<<<<DHS ToT.

Disney World must be your “home” resort? Otherwise DCA TOT should probably go right behind DHS TOT.

 

[Touchdown]

I’ve been to both nearly as much here’s why DCA is so low:

-Ruins its normal elevator theme immediately by being pushed back from the drop shaft ruining the tension.
-Wave goodby to the real world was always cheesy and the mirror effect not super impressive
-No random drop sequence
-Always seemed so short of a ride cycle

DCA ToT is to DHS ToT as MK PotC is to DLs, a hacked half experience. At least GotG does its own thing, has random drops and does the fun bounces during the video sections, it’s more fun. MAD is better though because of the creepy queue changes, the cast acting terrified, and the rock soundtrack. It still can’t hold a candle to DHS ToT though.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Ok, so we are getting turned into food. Finally, something interesting!

Kitchen Kabaret overlay confirmed!

 

[Fox&Hound]

I know I need to get over it but still wonder how fans and the casual public would have reacted to a Tiana take over where the ride retold the movie instead of a continuation.

Instead of vegetable posters we would have art work of Dr Facilier with the tagline “He will see you on the other side! Coming 2024.” Fans would be excited for familiar songs and familiar characters. Hardcore fans would rejoice in a scary thrill ride. Tiana would still be an empowering tale and they could push merchandise of beloved characters. They could have still added newer elements here and there to keep it fresh.

I just don’t understand how Disney messed this up so badly. It was almost gift-wrapped for them.

 

[mickEblu]

I’ve been to both nearly as much here’s why DCA is so low:

-Ruins its normal elevator theme immediately by being pushed back from the drop shaft ruining the tension.
-Wave goodby to the real world was always cheesy and the mirror effect not super impressive
-No random drop sequence
-Always seemed so short of a ride cycle

DCA ToT is to DHS ToT as MK PotC is to DLs, a hacked half experience. At least GotG does its own thing, has random drops and does the fun bounces during the video sections, it’s more fun. MAD is better though because of the creepy queue changes, the cast acting terrified, and the rock soundtrack. It still can’t hold a candle to DHS ToT though.

Just saying GOTG seems to rank much higher for people that live by Disney World or in your case have the luxury of traveling to both resorts often. Why wouldn’t you/they? You get a different ride to go on instead of the lesser* version of the same ride. For someone like me who doesn’t travel often and lives by DLR, TOTs removal was a loss.

Obviously I disagree on GOTG having a better ride experience than DCA’s TOT. I’ve written very long posts in the past breaking it down but to try to sum it up in a few words TOT didn’t feel 2D. It was a 3D experience and the few practical effects it had worked very well. At no point on GOTG do you feel as if the characters are really there. It’s more like you are on FaceTime with the characters. Then TOT just had a better flow, story and build up as well. I also liked the theme more. It worked perfectly in DCA. Also wasn’t as much of an eyesore.


* I’ve never been to DHS and although I can agree that the whole TOT experience (queue, grounds, location) looks/ sounds better I think a case can be made that DCA’s ride experience was better and more fun.