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

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James Alucobond

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Stupido said:
So if they’re pumping the smell of beignets through the queue, there absolutely has to be a beignet stand coming, right?

And official confirmation of the full (living) cast returning is very nice!
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I know some are against it, but I would really like to see Pecos Bill converted to serve food related to this attraction, with better food in the same vein as the current restaurant moving to the proposed Coco/Encanto plaza.
 
nickf456

nickf456

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DCBaker said:
Comments from Tony Baxter in an article from the LA Times-

"Famed Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter, known for spearheading Big Thunder Mountain and his role in bringing the works of George Lucas into Disney parks, oversaw Splash Mountain’s creation and has served as creative advisor to Imagineering on the project. Baxter voiced his support for the makeover in a statement provided by Disney. In the comment, Baxter argues that Disney in the early to mid-’80s was often forced to look to the company’s deep past for inspiration, as its own films of the era struggled to resonate on a larger cultural scale."

“When Splash Mountain came to life over 30 years ago, the wave of Disney Animation that started with ‘The Little Mermaid’ had not yet begun,” Baxter said in a press release. “New stories would give us characters, music and wonderful places that now reside in the hearts of audiences everywhere. Following conversations with Imagineering’s leaders about the new attraction’s scope and resources, I had a great sense of reassurance — the attraction will be one to be proud of ... bringing to life places, characters and music from the animated classic ‘The Princess and the Frog.’”

www.latimes.com

Disneyland sets Splash Mountain closing date, releases new concept art for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Disneyland's Splash Mountain attraction, themed to the problematic 'Song of the South,' will close at the end of May. It will be reimagined with a 'Princess and the Frog' theme and debut in 2024.
www.latimes.com www.latimes.com
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Oh shoot I thought Baxter left the project completely. This is even more reassuring! I'm honestly starting to get excited for this project now! Tony coming back for this gives a huge boost of confidence!
 
Ayla

Ayla

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DCBaker said:
More details announced. Splash Mountain in Disneyland will be closed beginning May 31, 2023.

Mama Odie joins a cast of friends – familiar and new – in Princess Tiana’s debut attraction. In December, we shared how a band of newly introduced critters will provide some of the soundtrack to your journey. In February, we shared the backstory behind the water tower that will punctuate the exterior. But what else is in store? Here’s a sample of what to expect from this musical adventure:
  • Brand-new cast of original Disney characters with distinct names and personalities
  • Dozens of entirely new Audio-Animatronics figures
  • Adorable critters with incredible talent, bringing the diverse flavors of musical gumbo found in New Orleans!
  • New, original music alongside favorite tunes from the film
  • Do you love beignets as much as Louis? Well, you’re in luck because the alluring scent of beignets being prepared for the party will be part of the attraction queue!
  • Additional talent voices from the film reprising their roles, including Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Michael Leon Wooley as Louis, and the one and only Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana
  • Familiar faces from the film such as Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Mama Odie, Louis, Eudora, Charlotte, “Big Daddy,” the King and Queen of Maldonia and Prince Ralphie

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disneyparks.disney.go.com

Mama Odie to Appear in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Plus More Updates

To make room for this new magic, Splash Mountain at Disneyland park will be closed starting May 31, 2023, so we can begin the next phase of development for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
disneyparks.disney.go.com
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These details are all referring to Disneyland, not WDW, correct?
 
Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

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Ayla said:
These details are all referring to Disneyland, not WDW, correct?
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Oh boy, this is an article about Disneyland! Maybe so!

Keep in mind, TWDC is at war with Florida.

TWDC may cut off its nose to spite its face; as in, give WDW some lesser experience - on purpose!

I have lit the fuse, now I am leaving the area.
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yensidtlaw1969

yensidtlaw1969

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Disstevefan1 said:
Oh boy, this is an article about Disneyland! Maybe so!

Keep in mind, TWDC is at war with Florida.

TWDC may cut off its nose to spite its face; as in, give WDW some lesser experience - on purpose!

I have lit the fuse, now I am leaving the area.
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The literal first sentence of the article is "The magic of the bayou is calling, so listen closely because we’re “digging a little deeper” into the experience guests can expect from the future attraction coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!"

Can't imagine that sort of speculation is helpful.
 
FettFan

FettFan

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James Alucobond said:
I know some are against it, but I would really like to see Pecos Bill converted to serve food related to this attraction, with better food in the same vein as the current restaurant moving to the proposed Coco/Encanto plaza.
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Problem is that Country Bears exits into Pecos Bill.

Unless they're going to kill CBJ too and turn it into a Louis The Alligator Musical Revue.
 
Incomudro

Incomudro

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DCBaker said:
More details announced. Splash Mountain in Disneyland will be closed beginning May 31, 2023.

Mama Odie joins a cast of friends – familiar and new – in Princess Tiana’s debut attraction. In December, we shared how a band of newly introduced critters will provide some of the soundtrack to your journey. In February, we shared the backstory behind the water tower that will punctuate the exterior. But what else is in store? Here’s a sample of what to expect from this musical adventure:
  • Brand-new cast of original Disney characters with distinct names and personalities
  • Dozens of entirely new Audio-Animatronics figures
  • Adorable critters with incredible talent, bringing the diverse flavors of musical gumbo found in New Orleans!
  • New, original music alongside favorite tunes from the film
  • Do you love beignets as much as Louis? Well, you’re in luck because the alluring scent of beignets being prepared for the party will be part of the attraction queue!
  • Additional talent voices from the film reprising their roles, including Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Michael Leon Wooley as Louis, and the one and only Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana
  • Familiar faces from the film such as Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Mama Odie, Louis, Eudora, Charlotte, “Big Daddy,” the King and Queen of Maldonia and Prince Ralphie

View attachment 709974

disneyparks.disney.go.com

Mama Odie to Appear in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Plus More Updates

To make room for this new magic, Splash Mountain at Disneyland park will be closed starting May 31, 2023, so we can begin the next phase of development for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
disneyparks.disney.go.com
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Sounds relatively good, save for the omission of the name Facilier.
 
Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

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yensidtlaw1969 said:
The literal first sentence of the article is "The magic of the bayou is calling, so listen closely because we’re “digging a little deeper” into the experience guests can expect from the future attraction coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!"

Can't imagine that sort of speculation is helpful.
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Absolutlely not meant to be helpful. I was joking albeit a bad joke.

I must have grabbed the wrong link:
www.latimes.com

Disneyland sets Splash Mountain closing date, releases new concept art for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Disneyland's Splash Mountain attraction, themed to the problematic 'Song of the South,' will close at the end of May. It will be reimagined with a 'Princess and the Frog' theme and debut in 2024.
www.latimes.com www.latimes.com

First paragraph:
Disneyland’s Splash Mountain — the famed log flume ride whose imagery is rooted in the dated and racist 1946 film “Song of the South” — has an end date. Guests will have their final chance to plunge a five-story drop through a briar patch on May 30, giving Disneyland attendees one last busy Memorial Day weekend to experience the attraction in its current form.
 
Stupido

Stupido

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FettFan said:
Problem is that Country Bears exits into Pecos Bill.

Unless they're going to kill CBJ too and turn it into a Louis The Alligator Musical Revue.
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I haven't been brave enough to voice that on this forum, but any friend irl that I can trap in a conversation about TBA already knows how much of a brilliant idea I think that would be. Tiana's Palace literally has a stage that Naveen and Louis perform on. The fireflies doing a number could use some really cool lighting effects in that theater, and there are plenty of supporting characters to fill out a full variety show. I could even see the "friends" breaking through, and getting a Facilier number. But best of all, it ends the criticism that TBA is an attracting marketed to young kids with a height requirement. Now all kids could see Tiana, despite their height.

Frozen is getting its own land in Hong Kong with multiple attractions and a resturant, why can't Tiana get her own mini land in Orlando?
 
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