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

[ryno1982]

When it was Splash, no music played in the pond section. Probably for the very same reason this sounds off: it clashes with the Frontierland area loop. HDYD didn’t start playing till the loft hill after the mill.

You're right. I was thinking of the California version.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Interesting. Okay, let's not go all Chicken Little with the "Sky is falling just yet." This is the testing phase after all.

It’s not quite “sky is falling”, but people that have listened to it noticed that was edited to loop properly (something the original film version obviously wasn’t). It’s not like it would take a whole lot of effort. I could probably do it in Audacity in less than 10 minutes. But if they took the effort to loop it at all, it’s probably planned to be played somewhere, if not in this exact location.

 

[JohnD]

It’s not quite “sky is falling”, but people that have listened to it noticed that was edited to loop properly (something the original film version obviously wasn’t). It’s not like it would take a whole lot of effort. I could probably do it in Audacity in less than 10 minutes. But if they took the effort to loop it at all, it’s probably planned to be played somewhere, if not in this exact location.

I guess we'll just have to wait until "Go live". Also, if we noticed the clash with the Frontierland music, presumably Imagineers did too during the test. We won't know until the final product.

 

[Brer Oswald]

You're right. I was thinking of the California version.

Yep! The California one played HDYD in the pond. You could hear it loud and clear walking on the bridge. It worked well since the ride is more isolated in the park. They should have no issues with clashing audio for the California Tiana ride.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I guess we'll just have to wait until "Go live". Also, if we noticed the clash with the Frontierland music, presumably Imagineers did too during the test. We won't know until the final product.

Audio is something that can be adjusted and changed. Splash had an entirely different song at the bottom of the lift hill during its soft opening. They can definitely adjust this. Hopefully they do.

 

[JohnD]

Audio is something that can be adjusted and changed. Splash had an entirely different song at the bottom of the lift hill during its soft opening. They can definitely adjust this. Hopefully they do.

True. Either different music or adjusting volume in both Tiana and Frontierland music to get the right mix.

 

[wdwmagic]

I really don’t think this is the area music.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I really don’t think this is the area music.

It wouldn’t be area music per se (like queue music) but rather looped music for the front pond. Which WDW Splash didn’t have, because the acoustics aren’t great with the surrounding Frontierland.

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has shared a new look at characters coming to Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

 

[Surferboy567]

Disney has shared a new look at characters coming to Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

I always get excited when I see @DCBaker post on one of these attraction threads because I know concrete news is being posted.

Thanks @DCBaker!

 

[DCBaker]

More details:

Who are the critters?
In the first critter encounter, we’ll discover a group of critter musicians playing a rendition of one of our favorite songs from “The Princess and the Frog,” “Gonna Take You There.” This raucous Zydeco musical recipe of fiddle, accordion, washboard, and other instrument voices will have you singing along as you float down the river under dancing fireflies. The familiar melody is being played on charming makeshift instruments constructed from natural materials and some human-made found objects. But who’s behind this critter band? Meet some of the adorable musicians and get to know them a little more.

Byhalia the Beaver – Byhalia doesn’t just build dams; she helps build musical instruments using natural materials from the bayou. As a strong-willed percussionist, it’s safe to say Byhalia is the heartbeat of the band, as well as a natural designer and engineer.

Gritty the Rabbit – Always willing to dig a little deeper to help others, Gritty plays the washboard (a found automobile license plate) with a high-energy flair. It’s the perfect instrument for someone who’s often overzealous and digs to relieve her nerves.

Beau the Opossum – Seeing limitless possibilities, no one finds more wonder in the bayou and the sounds of zydeco music than Beau. All she knows is beauty, especially her own. You can find her plucking out the low notes with her upright gourd bass, which of course, involves some musical dexterity with her tail.

Apollo the Raccoon – Apollo loves transforming abandoned objects into works of musical art – like his squeezebox. He’s full of energy and storytelling, especially about the objects he finds in the bayou. He’s particularly close with Rufus and appreciates Rufus’ calm demeanor.

Rufus the Turtle – Rufus may be a turtle, but he’s quick to jump into rhythm with his harmonica. He’s also the first to join in on new adventures! He’s genuine and sincere but may come across as a little sarcastic at times with his habitual sighing. Rufus loves going on adventures with Apollo.

Timoléon the Otter – He’s the eldest of the band, but Timoléon’s fiddle-playing is inspired by all the ‘kids’ he spends his time around while in the bayou. When he’s not sawing out a jig, he’s famous for telling stories of days long ago about his explorations of every corner of the bayou.

In addition to these talented new friends, Tiana wonders who else we might discover in the bayou. More on that soon, but it’s not every day we get to debut brand-new original Disney characters as part of an attraction in our theme parks! And, if you wish you had a critter friend of your own, you are in luck: Beau, Apollo and Rufus will soon be available in the form of huggable plushies for you to take home.

See more critter photos and information in a new post from @wdwmagic:

Disney reveals key storyline and Audio-Animatronic musical critters to appear in Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Disney reveals key storyline and Audio-Animatronic musical critters to appear in Tiana's Bayou Adventure

www.wdwmagic.com

Here's the Disney Parks Blog post:

Meet the Critters at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: Part 1

Get a first look at all-new Disney characters created for Tiana's Bayou Adventure — the new Audio-Animatronics friends who play an important role in this musical adventure at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort!

disneyparks.disney.go.com

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

I always get excited when I see @DCBaker post on one of these attraction threads because I know concrete news is being posted.

Thanks @DCBaker!

Honestly! I really only pay attention when @DCBaker or @Drew the Disney Dude post, because I know actual construction updates and news are posted, not more complaints that don't belong here

 

[BagOfGroceries]

Secret no more!

 

[Surferboy567]

And, if you wish you had a critter friend of your own, you are in luck: Beau, Apollo and Rufus will soon be available in the form of huggable plushies for you to take home.

Meet the Critters at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: Part 1

Get a first look at all-new Disney characters created for Tiana's Bayou Adventure — the new Audio-Animatronics friends who play an important role in this musical adventure at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort!

disneyparks.disney.go.com

Ah, good ol Disney. Nothing wrong with it, just found it funny.

EDIT: Just realized this is part 1 which means more news incoming. Maybe they release more around the time the epic universe announcement is supposed to happen?

EDIT #2: Gonna take you there MADE IT IN!

 

[JohnD]

And, if you wish you had a critter friend of your own, you are in luck: Beau, Apollo and Rufus will soon be available in the form of huggable plushies for you to take home.

Meet the Critters at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: Part 1

Get a first look at all-new Disney characters created for Tiana's Bayou Adventure — the new Audio-Animatronics friends who play an important role in this musical adventure at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort!

disneyparks.disney.go.com

And being the same exit queue as Splash, you "exit through the gift shop" where these huggable plushies are ready for you to $$ purchase $$.

 

[Surferboy567]

If going down the bayou is not played where how do you do was or at the top of the mill house. That would be incredibly disappointing. It’s the one song tailor made for this experience.

Confirmed now to be during the “first critter encounter”. Read the article is if you haven’t lots more info in there.

 

[Brer Oswald]

More details:

Who are the critters?
In the first critter encounter, we’ll discover a group of critter musicians playing a rendition of one of our favorite songs from “The Princess and the Frog,” “Gonna Take You There.” This raucous Zydeco musical recipe of fiddle, accordion, washboard, and other instrument voices will have you singing along as you float down the river under dancing fireflies. The familiar melody is being played on charming makeshift instruments constructed from natural materials and some human-made found objects. But who’s behind this critter band? Meet some of the adorable musicians and get to know them a little more.

Byhalia the Beaver – Byhalia doesn’t just build dams; she helps build musical instruments using natural materials from the bayou. As a strong-willed percussionist, it’s safe to say Byhalia is the heartbeat of the band, as well as a natural designer and engineer.

Gritty the Rabbit – Always willing to dig a little deeper to help others, Gritty plays the washboard (a found automobile license plate) with a high-energy flair. It’s the perfect instrument for someone who’s often overzealous and digs to relieve her nerves.

Beau the Opossum – Seeing limitless possibilities, no one finds more wonder in the bayou and the sounds of zydeco music than Beau. All she knows is beauty, especially her own. You can find her plucking out the low notes with her upright gourd bass, which of course, involves some musical dexterity with her tail.

Apollo the Raccoon – Apollo loves transforming abandoned objects into works of musical art – like his squeezebox. He’s full of energy and storytelling, especially about the objects he finds in the bayou. He’s particularly close with Rufus and appreciates Rufus’ calm demeanor.

Rufus the Turtle – Rufus may be a turtle, but he’s quick to jump into rhythm with his harmonica. He’s also the first to join in on new adventures! He’s genuine and sincere but may come across as a little sarcastic at times with his habitual sighing. Rufus loves going on adventures with Apollo.

Timoléon the Otter – He’s the eldest of the band, but Timoléon’s fiddle-playing is inspired by all the ‘kids’ he spends his time around while in the bayou. When he’s not sawing out a jig, he’s famous for telling stories of days long ago about his explorations of every corner of the bayou.

In addition to these talented new friends, Tiana wonders who else we might discover in the bayou. More on that soon, but it’s not every day we get to debut brand-new original Disney characters as part of an attraction in our theme parks! And, if you wish you had a critter friend of your own, you are in luck: Beau, Apollo and Rufus will soon be available in the form of huggable plushies for you to take home.

Meet the Critters at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: Part 1

Get a first look at all-new Disney characters created for Tiana's Bayou Adventure — the new Audio-Animatronics friends who play an important role in this musical adventure at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort!

disneyparks.disney.go.com

I like the Turtle and the Raccoon. The plush of the turtle looks kinda weird though.

 

[jpeden]

So the missing ingredient is musical critters for her party?

In the bayou, Princess Tiana is getting ready to throw a big party, but there’s been a bit of a mix-up between Prince Naveen and Louis. Uh oh — the princess suddenly finds herself in need of a band. We previously shared that all-new Disney characters were being created for this attraction and that’s where the critters come in. Even with the richest roux for your gumbo and the most delicious beignets, a true Mardi Gras celebration isn’t complete without music. We’ll follow Tiana and Louis into the bayou in a last-minute search for this essential missing ingredient for her party — musical critters!

 

[pigglewiggle]

So the missing ingredient is musical critters for her party?

In the bayou, Princess Tiana is getting ready to throw a big party, but there’s been a bit of a mix-up between Prince Naveen and Louis. Uh oh — the princess suddenly finds herself in need of a band. We previously shared that all-new Disney characters were being created for this attraction and that’s where the critters come in. Even with the richest roux for your gumbo and the most delicious beignets, a true Mardi Gras celebration isn’t complete without music. We’ll follow Tiana and Louis into the bayou in a last-minute search for this essential missing ingredient for her party — musical critters!

That's fun. Better than a missing cooking ingredient and it turns out to be "love".

 

[JohnD]

I like the Turtle and the Raccoon. The plush of the turtle looks kinda weird though.

The design of Rufus has him with those shifty eyes. I think Byhahlia, the beaver would have been a better choice for a plush.