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

[GhostHost1000]

When was the last time they built a stateside attraction with this many AAs? The original Splash in ‘92? The only other ones I can think of are Dinosaur or RSR but both are a stretch.

I'm curious if that was always the plan or if because it got so much backlash, they had to put more things and attention into it

 

[Brer Oswald]

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I said the animatronics look good. What more do you want from me?

 

[Centauri Space Station]

I said the animatronics look good. What more do you want from me?

Change your name to Bayou Oswald!

 

[Brer Oswald]

Change your name to Bayou Oswald!

Should’ve done that for April Fools NGL

 

[MisterPenguin]

View attachment 777246Yes, it is louis

Are you sure it isn't just a local gator?

 

[bmr1591]

I'm curious if that was always the plan or if because it got so much backlash, they had to put more things and attention into it

From what insiders have said, the original direction was a cheap retheme with screens, but when the announcement was met with such turmoil, they shifted gears and increased the budget. They knew if they messed this up, it would be really bad.

 

[GhostHost1000]

From what insiders have said, the original direction was a cheap retheme with screens, but when the announcement was met with such turmoil, they shifted gears and increased the budget. They knew if they messed this up, it would be really bad.

that's what I figured had happened....so I'm guessing this project went way over the original budget

 

[ToTBellHop]

From what insiders have said, the original direction was a cheap retheme with screens, but when the announcement was met with such turmoil, they shifted gears and increased the budget. They knew if they messed this up, it would be really bad.

Absolutely.

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

We should react to every project Disney undertakes like this, if this is what we get out of it lol
(I AM JOKING PLEASE DO NOT FREAK OUT THAT DISNEY IS RUINING THE PARKS EVERY TIME THEY ANNOUNCE SOMETHING IT IS EXHAUSTING FOR EVERYONE IN THIS COMMUNITY THANK YOU IN ADVANCE)

 

[EagleScout610]

View attachment 777246Yes, it is louis

 

[wishesnighttimespec]

Photo cred: @bioreconstruct
You can also see into the load in area a bit-

 

[wishesnighttimespec]

Wonder when we will see work on the prior Briar Patch gift shop? Also assuming we will still have the railroad window on the final scene??

 

[Mikomike12]

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That is labeled as 7, I don’t think it’s the same Louis

 

[wishesnighttimespec]

Early merch available at Target? Look at the tag!

 

[The Mom]

Just a reminder that laughing at a serious post because you disagree is not allowed and may result in losing posting privileges.

 

[zipadee999]

If that is Louis outside (which it looks like it is), do we think he’ll have any motion or will he be a static figure with some sound effects. I know Disney doesn’t like putting animatronics outside much anymore, but maybe some simple tail-wiggling wouldn’t be too much to ask

 

[Surferboy567]

Here's photos from today. I figured it was only appropriate to get some photos on our biggest news day yet. I got 55 photos today and am going to share the best 20 ones — 2 posts.

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This area has been cleared of all construction materials ready for final landscaping.

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Here's a look at some of the final scaffolding on this side and the new main entrance sign on the barn.

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The main entrance sign is in the same font as the other Tiana’s Foods stuff.

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They are getting ready to install an actual Tiana’s Foods sign here above the window — it should be up any day now.

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These new lights around the entrance are nice.

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The new walkways around the entrance have received multiple layers of theming and are seemingly done now with this glossy finish. They look great and I'm pleasantly surprised they themed them compared to when they were first poured.

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And here's an overview of the entrance with the lights — unfortunately the marquee is still covered.

Post 2 shortly!

I think everyone is missing the big news here. They changed the name the attraction to “Main Entrance” what a bold departure.

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

Early merch available at Target? Look at the tag!
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Great catch!

 

[Professortango1]

WDW after all probably had the better version of Splash, with less animatronics.

WDW had the version with better sets, sure. But the music, show scenes, pacing, and extra scenes made DL's Splash my favourite. Take Me Along Gator and the Burrow's Lament are some of my favourite parts of the attraction.

 

[Professortango1]

It’s gonna be interesting to see the differences between MK and DL. I wonder if part of the reason they wanted MK open first is because it’ll simply be the superior ride. DL’s Splash moved a lot faster and had more cramped show scenes if I remember correctly.

Moved faster with better pacing. I got a little bored in WDW's version, hence why they had Laughin Place start halfway through the first area. I did like the openness of WDW's sets, but that is about all I would say is superior to DL's.