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

[SilentWindODoom]

I don't think they were lining up this specific attraction in 2015 but I do think the company was ready to wash their hands of the required show upkeep work for this ride before this new attraction went into development.

2015? It may be that the last four years have wiped my sense of time and it feels much closer than it really is, but it feels like Splash Mountain was a nightmare of out lighting, non-functioning animatronics, and speakers that don't work for at least ten years before that.

Only in the loosest definition of the term.

That's far different than having the ride acknowledge the guests.

Doesn't the dark ride a large segment of the population consider the best in company history spend the entire time talking directly to us?

I thought Naveen was supposed to play a "humorous role" in the story.

That phrasing has me imagining him falling into some cartoonish trouble. Perhaps stuck in a spot in homage to Br'er Bear animatronics from the original.

Tiana at this point should be a part of Adventureland. Also, I feel like the thorny briar patch is considerably more intimidating than landing in a pile of grass but that's my opinion.

A steeper than 45 drop with everyone screaming is all the intimidation necessary. Always has been.

WDI, and more so marketing, need to practice restraint. rather than churning out "content" focus on quality of information

It really does seem like all these things have just been to churn out a steady appeal to the types who were making a stink about the ride existing in the first place. It isn't for us. We already know all that.

 

[Kev1982]

Think its time for a new season of “the imagineering story”

 

[bmr1591]

Beignets incoming.

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Certainly, CERTAINLY, we’ll be getting info about the attraction on Mardi Gras. The only thing missing is a Louis Passholder Magnet for February.

 

[SpectreJordan]

It's not speculation that Disney intended to make the ride appear less thrilling. It's just a fact. It's already been done! The thorns are gone. The chute is more obscured than it was. Everything is darker, so there is less contrast when you look at it. It's not even as thrilling to look at.

Besides, I think having an evil fox "toss you" into a thicket of thorns after an eerie, anticipation-building lift hill is more thrilling than having Mama Odie "spirit you" down into a bunch of flowers after you've been frolicking through the bayou for 7.5 minutes. But maybe I just have a higher tolerance for thrill than others.

No one under the age of 6 was scared of Brer Fox. Hell, even younger kids who've seen a Wile E Coyote or Sylvester cartoon wouldn't have been scared of him lol This isn't Haunted Mansion, Dinosaur or Tower, nothing about Splash's story elements were scary.

The scary thing was that you'd know you'd be a taking huge fall eventually. Tiana will still very, clearly show that to guests.

 

[BrerFoxesBayouAdventure]

No one under the age of 6 was scared of Brer Fox. Hell, even younger kids who've seen a Wile E Coyote or Sylvester cartoon wouldn't have been scared of him lol This isn't Haunted Mansion, Dinosaur or Tower, nothing about Splash's story elements were scary.

The scary thing was that you'd know you'd be a taking huge fall eventually. Tiana will still very, clearly show that to guests.

In the original source material, Br'er Fox is a really goofy character who's hard to take seriously. In Splash though, I can kinda see why people would at the very least find him intimidating.

I mean look at him, his teeth are really sharp and he looks a lot more threatening.

 

[Corylancaster]

Little sad they aren’t Mickey Benigets…

unpopular opinion here, but I actually don't care for the mickey beignets as much as the square ones disney does. Or at least that is how I feel about the ones at POFQ, they just haven't been the same since they switched to the mickey ones.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Apparently, Memorial Day is not impossible. I’d still characterize it as unlikely though. Empty logs and a functioning waterfall by then? Sure.

 

[fgmnt]

Apparently, Memorial Day is not impossible. I’d still characterize it as unlikely though. Empty logs and a functioning waterfall by then? Sure.

Not even CM previews then? I would think previews would start then with the expectation it’s open July 4 (?)

 

[Disstevefan1]

Apparently, Memorial Day is not impossible. I’d still characterize it as unlikely though. Empty logs and a functioning waterfall by then? Sure.

My guess will be December 2024 to be open to all guests.
And, yes, boarding groups will be needed.

 

[mattpeto]

My guess will be December 2024 to be open to all guests.
And, yes, boarding groups will be needed.

Just discussed with this with Scott Gustin on my podcast.

I went with October 1st as a Before/After date, even though I'm aware that that the masses think it will be earlier. If we have learned anything in the last few years, Accounting and Marketing shouldn't be ignored with making these predictions. October 1st the start of new fiscal year. Of course summer bookings will be softer so a push to have TBA done sooner does make sense.

If they are truly going to open TBA on both costs, WDW version should be 5-6 months ahead of DL just from a closure perspective. If so, a June WDW/December DLP might fit nicely. Still, this would be a faster turnaround from Malestrom to Frozen Ever After IIRC.

In terms of your VQ point, I kind of doubt it unless they move 7DMT to Genie+.

 

[Brer Oswald]

No one under the age of 6 was scared of Brer Fox. Hell, even younger kids who've seen a Wile E Coyote or Sylvester cartoon wouldn't have been scared of him lol This isn't Haunted Mansion, Dinosaur or Tower, nothing about Splash's story elements were scary.

The scary thing was that you'd know you'd be a taking huge fall eventually. Tiana will still very, clearly show that to guests.

I don’t think Brer Fox was even supposed to be scary. An antagonistic force, sure.

The “scary” part is how they build up to the drop with the lift hill. Dark atmosphere, ominous and intense music, the taunting vultures, the tied up rabbit. It all enhances the feeling that most first time riders (and many repeat guests) already have. The pit in your stomach, then the thrill of the drop, and the relieved Celebration with the finale.

TBA seems to be making the drop “mystical and magical” which is a complete failure of that segment.

 

[SamusAranX]

Will there be passholder previews for TBA? I know it’s speculative

 

[wdwmagic]

Will there be passholder previews for TBA? I know it’s speculative

I would say that is almost a certainty.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Apparently, Memorial Day is not impossible. I’d still characterize it as unlikely though. Empty logs and a functioning waterfall by then? Sure.

I’m sure they will be doing tests and previews by then. I have a hard time seeing them dragging their feet till Fall. The best chance of success this thing has is with a summer opening and I’m sure they know that.

Just discussed with this with Scott Gustin on my podcast.

I went with October 1st as a Before/After date, even though I'm aware that that the masses think it will be earlier. If we have learned anything in the last few years, Accounting and Marketing shouldn't be ignored with making these predictions. October 1st the start of new fiscal year. Of course summer bookings will be softer so a push to have TBA done sooner does make sense.

If they are truly going to open TBA on both costs, WDW version should be 5-6 months ahead of DL just from a closure perspective. If so, a June WDW/December DLP might fit nicely. Still, this would be a faster turnaround from Malestrom to Frozen Ever After IIRC.

In terms of your VQ point, I kind of doubt it unless they move 7DMT to Genie+.

If they use VQs, I can see them dropping them rather quickly like they did with Runaway Railway in DL. This thing has good capacity, it’s proven that for 30 years. It’s not a coaster. And the park is hurting without it in operation.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Just discussed with this with Scott Gustin on my podcast.

I went with October 1st as a Before/After date, even though I'm aware that that the masses think it will be earlier. If we have learned anything in the last few years, Accounting and Marketing shouldn't be ignored with making these predictions. October 1st the start of new fiscal year. Of course summer bookings will be softer so a push to have TBA done sooner does make sense.

If they are truly going to open TBA on both costs, WDW version should be 5-6 months ahead of DL just from a closure perspective. If so, a June WDW/December DLP might fit nicely. Still, this would be a faster turnaround from Malestrom to Frozen Ever After IIRC.

In terms of your VQ point, I kind of doubt it unless they move 7DMT to Genie+.

I am just guessing and I have little faith in them finishing anything in a timely manner, and rushing to hit a date will result in errors and problems.

Why should they try to open sooner rather than later? Folks show up anyway.

When it finally opens, I don’t see how they can avoid boarding groups initially.

Again, just my guesses.

 

[wdwmagic]

f they use VQs, I can see them dropping them rather quickly like they did with Runaway Railway in DL. This thing has good capacity, it’s proven that for 30 years. It’s not a coaster. And the park is hurting without it in operation.

TRON and Guardians have very good reliability and capacity, and yet we still have VQ's. I think it will stay at Tiana in MK for quite some time.

 

[bmr1591]

TRON and Guardians have very good reliability and capacity, and yet we still have VQ's. I think it will stay at Tiana in MK for quite some time.

While I get that, those aren't wet rides. There will be absolutely zero need for a VQ once the weather gets cold toward the end of the year.

 

[JohnD]

I would say that is almost a certainty.

Is there a sense of when it will open? I mean, the premise is that it takes place during Mardi Gras. So is February 13 too soon?

"Join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis on their journey through a shimmering bayou as they prepare for a spirited celebration during Mardi Gras season. Along the way, you’ll see familiar faces and make new friends as you’re brought into the next chapter of Tiana’s inspiring story."

 

[wdwmagic]

While I get that, those aren't wet rides. There will be absolutely zero need for a VQ once the weather gets cold toward the end of the year.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. People on vacations, regardless of the temperature, are going to want to see the latest addition. I think there will be enough demand that the VQ will stay, but we'll see

 

[wdwmagic]

Is there a sense of when it will open? I mean, the premise is that it takes place during Mardi Gras. So is February 13 too soon?

"Join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis on their journey through a shimmering bayou as they prepare for a spirited celebration during Mardi Gras season. Along the way, you’ll see familiar faces and make new friends as you’re brought into the next chapter of Tiana’s inspiring story."

Early summer appears to be absolutely earliest, but still nothing reliable, and it may actually come down to marketing decision like other recent additions.