LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney has set a new opening timeline for its upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction.
What You Need To Know
- Tiana's Bayou Adventure to open at Magic Kingdom this summer
- The attraction, which replaces Splash Mountain, is inspired by "The Princess and the Frog"
- Disney also shared a first look at the new Princess Tiana animatronic that will be part of the ride
- RELATED: Disney shares first look inside Tiana's Bayou Adventure
The “Princess and the Frog”-inspired attraction will debut at Magic Kingdom this summer, Disney announced on Fat Tuesday, giving a clearer timeline than the previous “2024” opening timeframe.
The timing of the announcement coincides with the attraction’s Mardi Gras theme. Set after the events of the 2009 animated film, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will follow Tiana as she throws a Mardi Gras party to thank the community for supporting her dreams of becoming a successful business owner.
Disney also shared a first look at the new Princess Tiana audio-animatronic figure that will be part of the ride. It was made in a similar style to the animatronics of Anna and Elsa that are used at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Tiana won’t be the only new animatronic at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The ride will feature dozens of animatronics, including familiar characters from the movie such as Mama Odie and Louis. Disney previously shared that the original voice actors will be reprising their roles, including Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana.
There will also be a new band of critters that were created for the ride.
Disney has previously called it a “love letter to New Orleans,” and Walt Disney Imagineers have taken multiple research trips to the city to bring some authenticity to the attraction.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will feature tunes from the movie and a new original soundtrack from New Orleans artist PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard. The critters featured in the ride will part of a band playing zydeco-style music on instruments they created from items found in the bayou. It will also feature artwork by New Orleans artists.
And even though Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a revamp of Splash Mountain—with the setting transformed to the Louisiana bayou—it will still feature the signature 50-foot drop.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, first announced in 2020, is also taking over Disneyland’s former Splash Mountain attraction. That version is set to open “later in 2024,” Disney said Tuesday.
FAQs
Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in 2024 at Disneyland Park.
When in 2024 will Tiana's bayou Adventure open? ›
Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis on their journey through a shimmering bayou as they prepare for a spirited celebration during Mardi Gras season. This attraction is opening at Magic Kingdom Park on June 28, 2024.
What day is Tiana's bayou Adventure opening? ›
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened June 28, 2024, at Magic Kingdom Park. (Disneyland's version will open later in 2024.)
Will Tiana's bayou be a water ride? ›
In its place, Disney created a new "Princess and the Frog"-themed water ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure, with the company's first Black princess front and center.
Why is Dr. Facilier not in Tianas bayou Adventure? ›
Facilier by the spirits, he is taken away by the spirits to the other side himself, as they had warned him if he couldn't complete his task with the amulet, it would be his soul in jeopardy. And this, friends, is potentially why you will NOT see Dr. Facilier in any part of Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Can I book Disney 2024 yet? ›
In general, Walt Disney World releases vacation packages in May or June for the upcoming year. As of May 31, 2023, you can now book Walt Disney World packages, theme park tickets and hotel rooms through the end of 2024.
Will Tiana's bayou have a drop? ›
Set off on an exhilarating voyage along shimmering bayou waters featuring twists, turns and a 50-foot drop! There's a strong chance that you may get wet, so you're welcome to wear your rain gear.
Will Tiana's Bayou be a virtual queue? ›
When it opens on June 28, 2024, Tiana's Bayou Adventure won't have a standby line. If you're going to Disney World and you want to ride, you'll need either a Virtual Queue Boarding Group or Lightning Lane reserved through Genie+. Below, we'll walk you through the process no matter which option you choose.
What ride is Tiana's Bayou replacing? ›
ORLANDO — On June 28, Tiana's Bayou Adventure will officially drop at Disney's Magic Kingdom — 50 feet, to be exact. The log-flume voyage, based on Disney's 2009 animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” replaces one of the park's most iconic rides, Splash Mountain.
Will Tiana's Bayou Adventure have lightning lane? ›
Yes. Tiana's Bayou Adventure also offers Lightning Lane access via Genie+ (through July 23, 2024) and Lightning Lane Multi Pass (starting July 24, 2024). You can read about the former in our FAQ for Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World and the latter in Lightning Lane Multi-Pass at Disney World FAQ.
'Tiana's Bayou Adventure' Opens June 28 at Walt Disney World Resort: What You Need to Know. As the tune goes, “grab somebody, come on down” for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a new family thrill ride celebrating the Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Princess and the Frog.
Is Tiana's bayou Adventure the same as Splash Mountain? ›
The actual ride layout is, of course, identical to the original Splash Mountain ride. Yet, in its place stands something with more charm and more character than its predecessor, an attraction that should make everyone who rides it feel happy and united.
Is Tiana's bayou Adventure a fast ride? ›
It's not immediate, but it's pretty quick. It does help that there are multiple scenes of Tiana and Louis “finding” musicians, but the attraction–which is long and has plenty of time to let things marinate a bit longer–doesn't really build to it.
What mental disorder does Dr. Facilier have? ›
When Dr. Facilier shared that he had an Antisocial Personality Disorder, Tiana invited him to a whole week of dinner with her family where they ate and talked about their days and enjoyed each others company. Tiana insisted this could be considered as family therapy to help him with his disorder.
Is Mama Odie the mother of Dr. Facilier? ›
Facilier would have been Mama Odie's son, who followed the path of the dark arts, unlike his mother. In this same script, there was to be a showdown between the two of them, which would have converged into a major battle during the Mardi Gras festivities.
What happened to Dr. Facilier after he died? ›
Facilier and the spirits vanish, leaving behind only a tombstone with Facilier's name and horrified face engraved onto it, confirming the witch doctor's death.
What is the new Disney ride in 2024? ›
You'll never guess where Tiana's rollicking tale leads next! Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in 2024 at Disneyland Park.
Is Tiana's Bayou Adventure coming to Disneyland? ›
ALSO SEE: Will Disneyland use a virtual queue when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens? Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens on June 28 at Florida's Magic Kingdom and in late 2024 at Disneyland in the former Splash Mountain attractions at both parks.
What ride is Tiana replacing? ›
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens at Disney World, replacing Splash Mountain, as park bows to social pressure.
Is The Princess and the Frog open? ›
Tiana's Bayou Adventure, The Princess and the Frog-themed ride that will be replacing Splash Mountain, will officially open at Walt Disney World in Florida on June 28, 2024.
