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

[Disgruntled Walt]

See p. 313 for some examples.

I see one post by Aladdin2007 about his overall feeling about the attraction being brought down by the NEW DEVELOPMENT of the mural. The rest of the page is about RotR or discussing how to accurately note how many animatronics a ride has.

If they revealed an awesome animatronic and someone said, "Now I'm feeling great about this ride, things are looking up! Maybe we won't miss Splash after all!" then no one would say, "This thread is for construction updates only" in response. I'll bet most of the people saying that would "like" or "love" the post.

 

[Tha Realest]

I see one post by Aladdin2007 about his overall feeling about the attraction being brought down by the NEW DEVELOPMENT of the mural. The rest of the page is about RotR or discussing how to accurately note how many animatronics a ride has.

If they revealed an awesome animatronic and someone said, "Now I'm feeling great about this ride, things are looking up! Maybe we won't miss Splash after all!" then no one would say, "This thread is for construction updates only" in response. I'll bet most of the people saying that would "like" or "love" the post.

Yes, and if anything it’s a way to bash Splash’s AA in comparison (“most don’t move!”). Which is fine. Because again, we’ve ready about the dozens of new AAs in the attraction and seen some of them in action. I have no doubt the new ones will be impressive.

 

[mickEblu]

Yes, and if anything it’s a way to bash Splash’s AA in comparison (“most don’t move!”). Which is fine. Because again, we’ve ready about the dozens of new AAs in the attraction and seen some of them in action. I have no doubt the new ones will be impressive.

FWIW I like the fake grass inside TBA more than the astroturf in the hub at MK and Mickey Floral at Disneyland.

 

[splah]

my question is why draw the riders eye to a fence? is it to stop us looking at the logs coming down the drop? seems like an odd thing to focus on. the style again seems out of place with the style of art in the world of the film. it is incongruent with the graphic art that appears in the film.

as an attempt a a better mural i prompted Bing's AI to make one.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

That’s true for most of the classics, pirates, mansion, etc. many AA’s are pretty limited.

Even hall of presidents, only Lincoln, Washington, and the current President ever do much.

True but not every AA needs to be an A-1000. A physical set piece is far superior to a screen, even with limited motion.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

I don't like blaming Imagineers individually, but as a whole. Some need to bite back and say when things are bad.

This. It's been the biggest issue in Imagineering. Bunch of young, eager creatives wanting to show their talents yet too afraid to say anything contrarian or critical out of fear of losing their shot. Imagineering is no longer team-oriented. It's just a bunch of individuals perpetually saying "Yes" to their uppers. It's ironic, The whole system (especially now that they have checkboxed requirements) stifles innovation and hinders creativity. As a result the project suffers and the attraction is robbed of it's full potential.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

True but not every AA needs to be an A-1000. A physical set piece is far superior to a screen, even with limited motion.

Oh I agree 100%. The crab on the beach in pirates is one of my favorites as well as the possums on big thunder.

 

[celluloid]

This. It's been the biggest issue in Imagineering. Bunch of young, eager creatives wanting to show their talents yet too afraid to say anything contrarian or critical out of fear of losing their shot. Imagineering is no longer team-oriented. It's just a bunch of individuals perpetually saying "Yes" to their uppers. It's ironic, The whole system (especially now that they have checkboxed requirements) stifles innovation and hinders creativity. As a result the project suffers and the attraction is robbed of it's full potential.

An interesting thought on this is how in Creative Design for themed entertainment before, many of the best and most praised Imagineers were told no and designed for other parks and firms during their careers and plenty who only were at Disney, were well documented on strong opinions or disagreements that ultimately worked out to be the best design and major audience pleasers that are considered theme park staples today.

On the construction topic: Digital Marketing has changed things, but even in Eric Bordman era of Dateline Disney(Gosh I miss that) you would not see him and Imagineer likely presenting the weathervane situation and other media like we have gotten.

 

[JD80]

This thread is unreadable.

 

[harrisonm]

More scaffolding has come down, exposing the flume:

 

[mickEblu]

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More scaffolding has come down, exposing the flume:

Needs more Mural.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

I was looking over the CG concept model render and comparing it to the above photo. I will say that they certainly improved the shape of the peak compared to that render. Less flat on the top and more pointed, taking more cues from the Disneyland version's model in that regard (same goes for the water tower design as was discussed some while back). Also has more vines and WAY more flowers than expected.

 

[mickEblu]

I was looking over the CG concept model render and comparing it to the above photo. I will say that they certainly improved the shape of the peak compared to that render. Less flat on the top and more pointed, taking more cues from the Disneyland version's model in that regard (same goes for the water tower design as was discussed some while back). Also has more vines and WAY more flowers than expected.

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Looks better but fits worse IMO

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

New Gumbo Mural Added to Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

Take a look at a previously unseen gumbo mural that guests will see when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens later this year at Magic Kingdom

blogmickey.com

Hadn’t noticed it until this picture but it looks like they‘ve only touched half the mountain, half is green and covered in flowers, the other half still looks like red clay from Splash Mtn… have they just not started on the other half yet or is this going to be the finished product?

 

[neo999955]

Hadn’t noticed it until this picture but it looks like they‘ve only touched half the mountain, half is green and covered in flowers, the other half still looks like red clay from Splash Mtn… have they just not started on the other half yet or is this going to be the finished product?

I was looking at this too - to me the current version in the park is a lot greener than the model - but I think that's just a difference in perspective and how things look with full complexity. Anyway, based on the model/render, I would expect them to soon start work on the left side - but it seems that side will have a bit less greenery overall, but should still match the rest of the dome.

 

[GhostHost1000]

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More scaffolding has come down, exposing the flume:

who knew the salt mines and swamps of NOLA looks so green, flowery, and mountainous

 

[Smiley/OCD]

who knew the salt mines and swamps of NOLA looks so green, flowery, and mountainous

I’m beginning to think TBA will be Disneys version of a giant chia pet…
THIS IS UNDERNEATH…

 

[MisterPenguin]

who knew the salt mines and swamps of NOLA looks so green, flowery, and mountainous

It's a hill, not a mountain, excruciatingly pedantic dictionary definitions notwithstanding. The salt dome of Avery Island...

 

[MisterPenguin]

 

[GhostHost1000]

looks like a nice place to explore

so I guess it's safe to assume Tiana's employee-owned restaurant is in Avery Island (next to the Louisiana Frontierland Bayou)