seabreezept813
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Question for those who have been in the area. Are they still playing the area music? And is the restroom area open or blocked off?
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News Tiana's Bayou Adventure - latest details and construction progress
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I believe the music was removed the day after Splash closed. I think the restrooms are open but the rest of the queue is obviously walled off
Kirby86
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It's possible I think Disney knows that Magic Kingdom needs this ride to be back online asap.
GhostHost1000
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what's the saying in the IT world... "fail fast"
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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:
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
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
SplashJacket
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Dozens of new AnimatronicsMore 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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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
Lovable scents
Zero emphasis on nonsensical backstory
Singing critters throughout the bayou
Gorgeous visuals
Sounds like the weird story nonsense isn’t infiltrating the ride itself, and they’re doing exactly what they should. Ride through the Bayou with great music and advanced animatronic critters.
Sounds like this is turning out exactly as we wished!
Awesome news!
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Smiley/OCD
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I wonder if we could sing the refrain of “Margaritaville”….
“Lookin’ for my lost shaker of salt” and we can all yell “salt, salt, SALT!”
“Lookin’ for my lost shaker of salt” and we can all yell “salt, salt, SALT!”
Smiley/OCD
Well-Known Member
Fingers crossedDozens of new Animatronics
Lovable scents
Zero emphasis on nonsensical backstory
Singing critters throughout the bayou
Gorgeous visuals
Sounds like the weird story none sense isn’t infiltrating the ride itself, and they’re doing exactly what they should. Ride through the Bayou with great music and advanced animatronic critters.
Sounds like this is turning out exactly as we wished!
Awesome news!
James Alucobond
Well-Known Member
Not to be “that guy”, but this is not how hands work. 
MagicHappens1971
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This isn’t even a concept art for the attraction it’s just art that was created in reference to it
James Alucobond
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Yes, I know. Just enjoy imagining contorting my hand in such a way.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
"Dozens" means at least 24 animatronics, so thats good!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
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
AI-Generated Artwork: "Hold my Beer!"
BagOfGroceries
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Dozens of new Animatronics
Lovable scents
Zero emphasis on nonsensical backstory
Singing critters throughout the bayou
Gorgeous visuals
Sounds like the weird story none sense isn’t infiltrating the ride itself, and they’re doing exactly what they should. Ride through the Bayou with great music and advanced animatronic critters.
Sounds like this is turning out exactly as we wished!
Awesome news!
They are under pressure to make a worthy successor, and it seems they’re giving their A game in response!
Magenta Panther
Well-Known Member
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
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
Yeah. I bet lots of kids will want plushes of that character. Instead of cute rabbits and foxes and bears, we get...that. Remember the Quasimodo dolls that failed to fly off the shelves?
I thought she was kinda gross in the movie. Seeing her as an AA...ew.
Stupido
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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!
These new details are really exciting, and seem to be setting up the attraction Tiana deserves.
And official confirmation of the full (living) cast returning is very nice!
These new details are really exciting, and seem to be setting up the attraction Tiana deserves.
nickf456
Active Member
As someone who was extremely skeptical about this retheme and didn't really want Splash Mountain to go, this news piece and concept art we got today is extremely reassuring. It seems like the Imagineers are trying their hardest to make a worthy successor to such a beloved attraction. I'm holding this to them though, if they don't follow through on this than it will be an extreme letdown, it can't be anything less than this.
Disstevefan1
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I was expecting three
so anything more than that would be nice.*Editing to add that these are old comments that came from an article published in 2020. Thanks to @Unbanshee for making me aware.
Here's that article.
www.latimes.com
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
Here's that article.
Disney to replace Splash Mountain 'Song of the South' theme with 'Princess and the Frog'
Disney announced a new theme based on "The Princess and the Frog" for Splash Mountain, long criticized for its association with the racist film "Song of the South."
www.latimes.com
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.’”
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
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