Disneyland Haunted Mansion & Tiana's Bayou Adventure CONSTRUCTION Report, Plus Surprise Addition Revealed (2024)

byEmily Midgley Last updated: May 4, 2024

Some big new additions are in the works currently at Disneyland as the summer draws closer! The Haunted Mansion closure continues as construction progresses, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure is making steady progress as we look forward to the ride's opening later in 2024.

The majority of Critter Country also recently closed, with the exception of the Hungry Bear Restaurant, for construction to start on two new retail shops inspired by Princess and the Frog. For a full list of all of the rides at the parks that are currently under refurbishment, see our full Disneyland refurbishment guide which we update regularly. We also got a first look at the new Pixar Fest Marketplaces that will become available starting May 10, and they look so cute!

Keep reading for the most recent update on the construction happening at Disneyland, plus a surprise new addition revealed.

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Pixar Fest Marketplaces First Look

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An exciting offering Disney announced for Pixar Fest is the Pixar-themed Marketplaces coming to Disney California Adventure on May 10. You can see our full Pixar Fest food guide for the surprisingly huge amount of offerings that will be available during the celebration this summer.

Marketplaces are already starting to show up, and they look fantastic! Here is the Hanger Management one with a lot of flame imagery and Anger himself with a fork and knife in hand. We love how cute this is!

Hanger Management will offer food items like the Joyful Yellow Comforting Mac & Cheese with happy cheesy puffs and Angry Red Hot Mac & Cheese with spicy cheese crunch as well as drinks like the Mood Swing and Mood Stabilizer Mule.

We're looking forward to seeing the rest of the Marketplaces around the park as they open next week!

Haunted Mansion Construction Update

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The Haunted Mansion closed earlier this year on January 22 to begin work to add an expanded outdoor queue, a new retail shop, and a new elevator exit from the attraction for guests with disabilities. Many visitors, including us, are really missing the Haunted Mansion right now during the ride's longer closure. See the view from the Mark Twain Riverboat of the Haunted Mansion and Tiana's Bayou Adventure area of the park in these pictures.

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In the current phase of construction for the Haunted Mansion, the former queue has been demolished but we are still yet to see any recognizable elements of the new additions Disney shared will be featured in the expanded queue. It will still have some of its iconic elements like the pet cemetery and horse-drawn funeral hearse, but it will also incorporate new stories like new gardens inspired by Master Gracey, Madame Leota, and the one-eyed cat.

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For reference, this is the concept art for the Haunted Mansion expanded outdoor queue that will be coming to life as construction progresses:

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We're hoping that the attraction will be ready in time for Halloween at Disneyland, which will start earlier than usual this year in late August. We do not expect that the attraction will open before the beginning of Halloween at Disneyland. When the ride closed, the Nightmare Before Christmas decorations for Haunted Mansion were still up inside. I don't know why they would put the effort into taking down those decorations just to put them all back up again weeks later.

We anticipate that the Haunted Mansion Holiday version of the attraction will be the one that operates during any of the period that the attraction is open before Halloween. We will likely not see the normal Haunted Mansion version of the attraction until January 2025.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction Update

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Excitement continues to build for the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure as Disney has recently shared more details on what we can expect on the inside of the attraction, including a reveal of the ride's amazing animatronics and more new characters and storyline details.

Progress continues on the ride's construction as new greenery has been added, and it appears that they have run water through it recently as you can see below.

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Meanwhile, the majority of Critter Country has closed as of May 1 for work on the new Princess and the Frog retail shops with construction walls up, though the entrance to Hungry Bear Restaurant is still open for guests. Other parts of the land like Pooh's Corner and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride remain closed.

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Construction progress is still a ways behind the version of the ride at Walt Disney World, but it is making good progress!

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Three New Mexican Restaurant Concepts Open in Downtown Disney

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Three new Mexican restaurants just celebrated their grand opening at Downtown Disney. Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita are now open to guests! Walk-in service is available now for all of the restaurants, and reservations are starting on June 1 for Paseo and Céntrico. Paseo is currently open for dinner, with weekday lunch and weekend brunch service coming soon, and Céntrico is serving lunch and dinner. See our review of the food we tried at one of the new Mexican restaurants during its soft opening!

Big Al Statue at Disney California Adventure

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Over at Disney California Adventure, there is also a new statue of Big Al that has been added to Grizzly Peak! The addition of this favorite Country Bear Jamboree character is too cute. See a closer look at him below:

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There's no good reason that this statue was added here beyond the fact that someone at Disney knew that this would put a smile on the faces of the fans in the know. That's the best reason of all. Some have speculated that this is to gauge interest in a Country Bears Jamboree addition back at Disneyland. I kind of doubt that since theater shows never really stick around in Disneyland as the locals don't go enough, but it's a fun thought. The real reason this is here is likely just to draw more people in to pitch them on Disney Vacation Club.

Here's a fun thought for any Disney Imagineering reading. Let's get a Country Bears Jamboree influence brought into the new Villas at Disney's Grand Californian which are moving ahead with their complete refurbishment.

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Disneyland Haunted Mansion & Tiana's Bayou Adventure CONSTRUCTION Report, Plus Surprise Addition Revealed (2024)

FAQs

What is happening to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland? ›

Disney is temporarily closing the Haunted Mansion for construction that started January 2024, and no reopening date has been shared yet. You can read our guide above for more details on why the Haunted Mansion is closed for construction and details of the grounds expansion.

Is Splash Mountain open in 2024? ›

Splash Mountain is currently undergoing renovations at both Disneyland California and Disney World Florida. The water ride will reopen in 2024, but it will be called Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The updated attraction will feature story elements from the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog.

How long will Haunted Mansion be closed for refurbishment in 2024? ›

It's hard to imagine Disneyland without the Haunted Mansion — but for most of 2024, and possibly longer, that's what guests to the park are going to find. After Jan. 21, the attraction is closing for renovations that will likely take months.

Is Tiana Bayou Adventure open? ›

While we expect to see some previews to begin in June 2024, we still don't have an official opening date.

Why is Haunted Mansion closing? ›

In August 2023, Disney Parks Blog announced that the Anaheim, Calif. resort's iconic attraction would close in January 2024 in order to “expand on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion” ride located in New Orleans Square.

How scary is Haunted Mansion Disneyland? ›

The Haunted Mansion is dark and contains some mildly frightening scenes, but there is no gore. The ghostly residents are friendly and the ride is slow-moving.

Will Tiana's Bayou adventure have a drop? ›

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.

What is Tiana's Bayou replacing? ›

Disney Reveals Opening Timeline for 'Princess and the Frog' Ride — and It's Earlier Than Expected. Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is replacing Splash Mountain, is slated to open this summer at Walt Disney World.

Is Tiana's Bayou adventure a water ride? ›

Tiana's Bayou Adventure will be a musical adventure boat ride in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. The attraction picks up right after the end of "The Princess and the Frog" film.

Is Blue Bayou closed in 2024? ›

WDW News Today - Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland Park Closing for Refurbishment in January 2024 https://wdwnt.news/3bd_18 | Facebook.

Will Haunted Mansion be closed in 2024? ›

According to the Disneyland Park Daily Schedule, the Haunted Mansion will be Closed for Refurbishment beginning January 22, 2024. I'm afraid that we don't have a projected end date for this project, but I would recommend that you keep following the Disney Parks Blog for news and updates.

Is Disneyland getting a Tiana ride? ›

You'll never guess where Tiana's rollicking tale leads next! Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in 2024 at Disneyland Park. Please check back on this page for details.

Is Disneyland making a Tiana ride? ›

Disney announced new details about the upcoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, which will open at Disneyland and Walt Disney World later this year. The entertainment company shared a look at the new audio-animatronics characters created just for the attraction and gave more insight into the ride's storyline.

Are they closing the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland? ›

According to the Disneyland Park Daily Schedule, the Haunted Mansion will be Closed for Refurbishment beginning January 22, 2024.

Are they changing the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland? ›

In 2024, the additions will build on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion and include an expanded outdoor queue to immerse guests in enhanced theming, as well as a new retail shop adjacent to the attraction's exit.

Is Disney updating Haunted Mansion? ›

Disneyland first revealed its plans to renovate the outdoor portions of Haunted Mansion in 2023, announcing that a massive new area would be constructed. Gardens will now surround the mansion, and once completed, the new outdoor queue will feature a greenhouse.

What are the changes to Disneyland in 2024? ›

While it isn't back-to-back new attractions like we might dream about, there is exciting stuff coming this year! Downtown Disney will debut several new dining locations throughout 2024, Fantasmic! will finally return after its infamous dragon fire, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure will finally open in Critter Country!

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