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

[BagOfGroceries]

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!

"Dozens" means at least 24 animatronics, so thats good!

They are under pressure to make a worthy successor, and it seems they’re giving their A game in response!

 

[Magenta Panther]

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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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]

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.

 

[nickf456]

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]

They are under pressure to make a worthy successor, and it seems they’re giving their A game in response!

I was expecting three so anything more than that would be nice.

 

[DCBaker]

*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.

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

 

[Magenta Panther]

Still no Dr. Facilier...

 

[James Alucobond]

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!

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.

 

[Eric Graham]

I listen to the CD (I'm kind of old school!) sometimes out in my backyard while I'm playing with Belle (my sweet Cavi). I like it!

 

[nickf456]

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

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!

 

[Eric Graham]

Wish they would build a Tangled ride (I'm kind of biased because that's where our wedding song comes from (I See The Light). We danced to it on our wedding day!

 

[BagOfGroceries]

Wish they would build a Tangled ride (I'm kind of biased because that's where our wedding song comes from (I See The Light). We danced to it on our wedding day!

Honestly, this is the best kind of bias.

 

[Ayla]

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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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

These details are all referring to Disneyland, not WDW, correct?

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

These details are all referring to Disneyland, not WDW, correct?

Presumably they refer to both.

 

[BagOfGroceries]

These details are all referring to Disneyland, not WDW, correct?

We’re assuming both.

 

[Disstevefan1]

These details are all referring to Disneyland, not WDW, correct?

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.

 

[Ayla]

We’re assuming both.

*I'm* not assuming anything.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

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]

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.

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.

 

[Kirby86]

I could of swore I read that Baxter quote before when they first said he was going to be an adviser. Right down to the when we were making Splash Mountain the Disney Renaissance hadn't happend yet.