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

[Disney Analyst]

Wouldn't it be easier and make more sense to do it while they out of the flume and dry?

Maybe their timeline necessitates testing now, and they’ll start pulling logs out for touch up / finishing work throughout the process, in the normal maintenance area?

It seems the logs are very much still being worked upon.

 

[CaptinEO]

So Tiana's Bayou Adventure area is playing music in Magic Kingdom?

Disneyland has had all the speakers off since the ride went down. So you get dead silence for the entire stretch of walkway from outside Haunted Mansion to Winnie the Pooh.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Believe what you want. If what you're trying to show in this vague, dark photo that there is no green fence, I already pointed out that's where the briars were in Splash which is directly in front of this log as it is going down the drop.

The green fence did not exist under the Briars because the Briars were a sculpted thicket that sat on the same spot as the new fence. The fence was not under nor behind because the Briars were not a facade that concealed anything underneath. There was no access point to the Briars, nor nothing to access.

The main point of that photo, though, was to demonstrate that there were no lights there "to light up the drop at night" like you claimed.

Not quite sure why it seems to rub you the wrong way that I'm clarifying this simply is a newly added element.

 

[TarzanForever]

The green fence did not exist under the Briars because the Briars were a sculpted thicket that sat on the same spot as the new fence. The fence was not under nor behind because the Briars were not a facade that concealed anything underneath. There was no access point to the Briars, nor nothing to access.

The main point of that photo, though, was to demonstrate that there were no lights there "to light up the drop at night" like you claimed.

Not quite sure why it seems to rub you the wrong way that I'm clarifying this simply is a newly added element.

Yea i see your point as well and think it’s overstated on the reply. Maybe you could clarify a bit. Idk?

On a related note, for the group, do we think this is being impacted to speed up with the EU (epic universe just didn’t want to type it out if we weren’t allowed in the Disney forum). Maybe there’s something else to be revealed is my hunch.

 

[JohnD]

The green fence did not exist under the Briars because the Briars were a sculpted thicket that sat on the same spot as the new fence. The fence was not under nor behind because the Briars were not a facade that concealed anything underneath. There was no access point to the Briars, nor nothing to access.

The main point of that photo, though, was to demonstrate that there were no lights there "to light up the drop at night" like you claimed.

Not quite sure why it seems to rub you the wrong way that I'm clarifying this simply is a newly added element.

I admit I'm making an assumption. Does it really matter to you whether a fence was there or not when its going to be covered up? Who's getting rubbed the wrong way here? Every day, any deviation from Splash, other than the theming obviously, I'm reading variations of "the sky is falling."

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

Yea i see your point as well and think it’s overstated on the reply. Maybe you could clarify a bit. Idk?

On a related note, for the group, do we think this is being impacted to speed up with the EU (epic universe just didn’t want to type it out if we weren’t allowed in the Disney forum). Maybe there’s something else to be revealed is my hunch.

I think their motivation is more to absorb summer crowds and get the parks water ride up and running for then. I think the idea of getting this ride done right, as fast as possible, at any cost, has lit a fire under their butts given the ride it’s replacing

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

On a related note, for the group, do we think this is being impacted to speed up with the EU (epic universe just didn’t want to type it out if we weren’t allowed in the Disney forum). Maybe there’s something else to be revealed is my hunch.

The timeline for this attraction was always intended to be brief - Late 2024 was the announced date when the ride closed in January 2023. That they've managed to shave several months off of that doesn't seem to be in any direct way related to Epic Universe (which you can say here). The Magic Kingdom is lacking one of its major E Tickets while this transformation is being done, under any circumstance they would want to get that attraction capacity back online as soon as possible.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

I admit I'm making an assumption. Does it really matter to you whether a fence was there or not when its going to be covered up? Who's getting rubbed the wrong way here? Every day, any deviation from Splash, other than the theming obviously, I'm reading variations of "the sky is falling."

What matters is further asserting an assumption despite being shown disproving evidence. Telling others "Believe what you want" when they're gently correcting you with proof certainly suggests you're being rubbed the wrong way.

But this new fence is far from a major concern. It's certainly not a "sky is falling" moment - which, for the record, I would extend to my entire well-documented opinion of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. This ride has many detractors, but I have not been one of them.

Just trying to be clear about the truth. The fence is new, which is interesting because it does look like it features equipment (Lighting? Sound?) that Splash did not include before.

 

[TarzanForever]

The timeline for this attraction was always intended to be brief - Late 2024 was the announced date when the ride closed in January 2023. That they've managed to shave several months off of that doesn't seem to be in any direct way related to Epic Universe (which you can say here). The Magic Kingdom is lacking one of its major E Tickets while this transformation is being done, under any circumstance they would want to get that attraction capacity back online as soon as possible.

Yea that would be the “safe” way to think about this but you have to think bigger picture context when in concern for this. You aren’t really taking in the major beyond big thunder construction idea with a park just north of you also making a whole new park.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Yea that would be the “safe” way to think about this but you have to think bigger picture context when in concern for this. You aren’t really taking in the major beyond big thunder construction idea with a park just north of you also making a whole new park.

The construction of Tiana's Bayou Adventure was not sped up in an attempt to compete with Epic Universe, since that seems to be what you're speculating.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

The timeline for this attraction was always intended to be brief - Late 2024 was the announced date when the ride closed in January 2023. That they've managed to shave several months off of that doesn't seem to be in any direct way related to Epic Universe (which you can say here). The Magic Kingdom is lacking one of its major E Tickets while this transformation is being done, under any circumstance they would want to get that attraction capacity back online as soon as possible.

One reason I was told for why the attraction was moved to summer is because WDI believed that pushing to get this open quicker would force corporate to make decisions on other blue sky projects that had yet to receive a greenlit. Like the Beyond Big Thunder stuff and even Dinoland.

From what it appears, they did get permission to expedite Tiana's opening at least. Though it doesn't sound like it had much of an effect on the other projects they were hoping to get approved. A summer opening always made the most sense strategically though, so that's probably why corporate allowed the date shift.

I also don't really think Tiana has anything to do with a response to Epic either, at least not directly (the other projects on the other hand). This ride is not really being treated as competition to what Uni is doing over there.

What matters is further asserting an assumption despite being shown disproving evidence. Telling others "Believe what you want" when they're gently correcting you with proof certainly suggests you're being rubbed the wrong way.

But this new fence is far from a major concern. It's certainly not a "sky is falling" moment - which, for the record, I would extend to my entire well-documented opinion of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. This ride has many detractors, but I have not been one of them.

Just trying to be clear about the truth. The fence is new, which is interesting because it does look like it features equipment (Lighting? Sound?) that Splash did not include before.

Part of me wondered if the railing was temporary. Like maybe they were testing out lighting or some other new hardware or something. With the railing serving as both a temporary rig to support that hardware along with a safety feature for the crew working in that area so they don't fall of the side into the chute chasm. But the fact that they painted it green makes me think they may be planning on using it in a more permanent manner. Albeit I would expect that they intend to cover it with greenery if so. We'll see. You're right though, I definitely don't recall that railing being there.

 

[TarzanForever]

The construction of Tiana's Bayou Adventure was not sped up in an attempt to compete with Epic Universe, since that seems to be what you're speculating.

One reason I was told for why the attraction was moved to summer is because WDI believed that pushing to get this open quicker would force corporate to make decisions on other blue sky projects that had yet to receive a greenlit. Like the Beyond Big Thunder stuff and even Dinoland.

From what it appears, they did get permission to expedite Tiana's opening at least. Though it doesn't sound like it had much of an effect on the other projects they were hoping to get approved. A summer opening always made the most sense strategically though, so that's probably why corporate allowed the date shift.

I also don't really think Tiana has anything to do with a response to Epic either, at least not directly (the other projects on the other hand). This ride is not really being treated as competition to what Uni is doing over there.


Part of me wondered if the railing was temporary. Like maybe they were testing out lighting or some other new hardware or something. With the railing serving as both a temporary rig to support that hardware along with a safety feature for the crew working in that area so they don't fall of the side into the chute chasm. But the fact that they painted it green makes me think they may be planning on using it in a more permanent manner. Albeit I would expect that they intend to cover it with greenery if so. We'll see. You're right though, I definitely don't recall that railing being there.

Correct and incorrect, the press release and timing were already confirmed to be sped up in accordance to what epic universe realized prior with the release and video. Now we can speculate the timing but not the cause and effect. I think that is pretty clear

 

[SilentWindODoom]

I admit I'm making an assumption. Does it really matter to you whether a fence was there or not when its going to be covered up? Who's getting rubbed the wrong way here? Every day, any deviation from Splash, other than the theming obviously, I'm reading variations of "the sky is falling."

There are many moments of the sky being declared falling on this project, including its very existence. Most of it is nothing. Absolutely nothing. People grasping at straws.

I'm firmly of the belief of "Wait and See" and not jumping to nonsensical conclusions. That being said, a big industrial railing in that location would be a detraction. Yes, if it's not covered, it would matter. It would be bad show. It's why I mentioned earlier hoping that any railings inside that codes require hopefully are hidden the way the art suggests this is. Looks like it's going to be a non-issue, but if the railing isn't covered it would indeed suck.

On the subject of the lights, I also thought they were there. I know lights shone on the drop. Now I'm curious as to where those lights actually were this whole time.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Correct and incorrect, the press release and timing were already confirmed to be sped up in accordance to what epic universe realized prior with the release and video. Now we can speculate the timing but not the cause and effect. I think that is pretty clear

Confirmed? Do you have a source for that?

My source told me that they sped up the project both just to get it open earlier (due to MK needing the capacity and also aiming for a more appropriate season), as well as trying to force corporate to make decisions on future projects. I've never heard anything to indicate this ride or its abbreviated timeline are considered a response to Epic. I was also told about the abbreviated construction period in June last year, long before anyone else caught on that the ride would open sooner than originally intended.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

On the subject of the lights, I also thought they were there. I know lights shone on the drop. Now I'm curious as to where those lights actually were this whole time.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

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There we go. That explains why I was well aware of staring at lights at the top. But considering I've never been able to get down without closing my eyes and leaning in (which makes for bad ride photos), I can understand misremembering the detail.

 

[TarzanForever]

Confirmed? Do you have a source for that?

My source told me that they sped up the project both just to get it open earlier (due to MK needing the capacity and also aiming for a more appropriate season), as well as trying to force corporate to make decisions on future projects. I've never heard anything to indicate this ride or its abbreviated timeline are considered a response to Epic. I was also told about the abbreviated construction period in June last year, long before anyone else caught on that the ride would open sooner than originally intended.

Pretty confirmed and sourced, yes. I highly doubt that the seasonal excuse could be the only reasoning with the relation to park capacity. But i think they also caught wind of the announcement of universal long before you knew of this announcement as well and planned for the speed up to match the announcement thus cancelling out any reasoning that it wasn’t related

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Pretty confirmed and sourced, yes. I highly doubt that the seasonal excuse could be the only reasoning with the relation to park capacity. But i think they also caught wind of the announcement of universal long before you knew of this announcement as well and planned for the speed up to match the announcement thus cancelling out any reasoning that it wasn’t related

With respect, the timing of TBA's opening has nothing to do with Epic Universe.

 

[JD80]

Why would opening it earlier in 2024 have an impact on booking and attendance for a new park opening a year later?

If that was the case, it would be opening around the same time in an attempt to syphon off a day of someone's universal trip.

 

[bpiper]

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The rides down a year and a half and they couldn't patch up the spot they ripped Br'er Rabbit off?

They probably feel that the paint will fade in the sun to match.

What I am more concerned about is the missing paint and scratches on the fiberglass molding in front of the pads. That should have been touched up too.

So it looks like they did the bare minimum.