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

[UNCgolf]

While I don’t like the fact I can’t ride a ride as many times as I’d like, I also enjoy the fact that I don’t have to stand in line five hours to ride Guardians and can do other things while I wait my turn.

I think it's incredibly unlikely that Guardians would have a 5 hour line, but it might have a 2 hour one.

It's not actually a huge issue at EPCOT, because EPCOT has so many other things to do (MK is obviously in good shape here too) and because it's easy to get a VQ spot most days. On the days when it's gone in a few seconds, though, it really sucks for the people who don't even have a choice to ride.

On those, the VQ is much better for APs/DVC/locals who will be back soon than the average Disney guest who may not be back for several years (or ever), because those guests just won't get to experience the attraction at all if they don't get a spot. ILL (putting aside its other flaws) is probably a better system for them than the free VQ.

The expected Tiana VQ will probably be similar to Rise and be gone almost instantly every day, if only because it's at the Magic Kingdom (which means there are more guests visiting on a daily basis than the other parks).

 

[JenniferS]

With what crowds? Bookings are so soft they’re offering deals to Canadians.

Say what now? That’s news to me, eh.

 

[aladdin2007]

I think it's incredibly unlikely that Guardians would have a 5 hour line, but it might have a 2 hour one.

It's not actually a huge issue at EPCOT, because EPCOT has so many other things to do (MK is obviously in good shape here too) and because it's easy to get a VQ spot most days. On the days when it's gone in a few seconds, though, it really sucks for the people who don't even have a choice to ride.

On those, the VQ is much better for APs/DVC/locals who will be back soon than the average Disney guest who may not be back for several years (or ever), because those guests just won't get to experience the attraction at all if they don't get a spot. ILL (putting aside its other flaws) is probably a better system for them than the free VQ.

The expected Tiana VQ will probably be similar to Rise and be gone almost instantly every day, if only because it's at the Magic Kingdom (which means there are more guests visiting on a daily basis than the other parks).

it will be impossible to ride because of the lousy unnecessary system, its all just for precious cash flow in disneys eyes.

 

[Fox&Hound]

I wonder how many months the VQ would last. Hate to ask but would they make this an Individual Lighting Lane (pay to ride)?

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I wonder how many months the VQ would last.

6 months - 1 year. In my opinion.

Hate to ask but would they make this an Individual Lighting Lane (pay to ride)?

Most likely.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I wonder how many months the VQ would last. Hate to ask but would they make this an Individual Lighting Lane (pay to ride)?

They could. I feel like they would almost have to if it was VQ. However this would mean MK would have 3 ILLs at the same time (an unprecedented number for the American parks). Under no circumstances would they give away Mine Train or Tron for “free” within the regular Genie+.

I would not be shocked if the VQ period for this lasts as long as Runaway Railway did at Disneyland. The ride really doesn’t need it. Its capacity and hourly throughput are both higher than the coasters. Most will still want to ride this in the middle of the afternoon.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

They could. I feel like they would almost have to if it was VQ. However this would mean MK would have 3 ILLs at the same time (an unprecedented number for the American parks). Under no circumstances would they give away Mine Train or Tron for “free” within the regular Genie+.

Tron will be open a little over a year by the time TBA opens. They’ll shift the ILL to Tiana. As for Tron’s VQ, that’s up in the air

 

[Brer Oswald]

Tron will be open a little over a year by the time TBA opens. They’ll shift the ILL to Tiana. As for Tron’s VQ, that’s up in the air

They’d get more from Tron than they would Tiana (minus the first two weeks). They’ll try all three before they let go of Tron or Mine Train.

 

[JD80]

I just noticed the moss on the trees, that's pretty cool.

Also there is color/vines/whatever drawn on to the water tower. Has that been there for a while? I just noticed that too.

 

[wdwmagic]

Frontierland restrooms closed as work continues on entrance area for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom​

Frontierland restrooms closed as work continues on entrance area for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

Frontierland restrooms closed as work continues on entrance area for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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[BrerFoxesBayouAdventure]

Additional photos from today.

Are they finally doing something with the Briar Patch store now?

 

[pigglewiggle]

Looks-wise, this is going to be a stunner, day and night I would imagine. That in itself will be a draw. And the fact it's still a long flume ride.

I don't think Disney can lose with this one, even though the convoluted story may make it seem like they are trying.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Are they finally doing something with the Briar Patch store now?

For the (formerly known as) Briar Patch store, they will need to chop the briars off and pile on the flowers like they did to the mount..... er, salt mound has I presume.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Is the assumption that they are gonna open TBA and, while it's open, work on the facade left side (currently untouched)? Or are they going to do that while ride testing and/or previews are in progress? I can't think of any times (other than Disneyland's opening) that they were working on a ride's facade, ESPECIALLY one with a major outdoor aspect, while it was open to GP.

 

[JoeCamel]

Is the assumption that they are gonna open TBA and, while it's open, work on the facade left side (currently untouched)? Or are they going to do that while ride testing and/or previews are in progress? I can't think of any times (other than Disneyland's opening) that they were working on a ride's facade, ESPECIALLY one with a major outdoor aspect, while it was open to GP.

How long did it really take to switch over this side once the tree was off? Plenty of time to get it done

 

[JohnD]

Are they finally doing something with the Briar Patch store now?

They re-opened it several weeks ago. The sign still said "Briar Patch". I was scratching my head over that one.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Re: The Briar Patch store, in the above photo it looks like they've simply pruned the Thorns off the branches. Maybe they'll be keeping them and redressing as Roots

It does seem clear there's still work to be done here, though. The way they've patched the thorns makes it clear they don't consider this done.

 

[Bocabear]

A truck load of artificial greens and flowers to cover would take care of that...

 

[EagleScout610]

They re-opened it several weeks ago. The sign still said "Briar Patch". I was scratching my head over that one.

Disney World's Briar Patch store has been closed since the parks reopened after COVID. Disneyland's re-opened and still has Br'er Rabbit on the exterior.

 

[monothingie]

WDI no longer understands forced perspective. So tragic that a group of interns and box checkers have ruined something which was so carefully crafted and executed.