Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction update from Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

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Posted: Friday March 31, 2023 12:04pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Here is the latest look at the progress on the former Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom as it is transformed into Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction - March 29 2023

More scaffolding has been installed this week, with crews working at the very top of the mountain.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction - March 29 2023

Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open at Magic Kingdom in late 2024.

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LindseyDisney8 days ago

Wow, I'm really diving into this discussion! Is there a lifeguard? Here goes! My main issue is that mushroom scene; it feels empty with just 3D screens of Tiana and Louis, with long stretches of nothing. Personally, I loved the adrenaline STRESSFUL / SCARY rush of Splash Mountain as you climbed that hill, especially right before the drop, and the joyful ending with Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah always made me feel so happy. We did it! We survived! HUZZAH! With that said, I get that some guests might find that buildup scary. Which is probably why Disney went for a more whimsical climb with Mama Odie. And speaking of nostalgia, remember Food Rocks? I think they could've tapped into that with more h veggie animatronics.

Tony the Tigger8 days ago

It’s a log flume ride with different decorations than it had before. The new ones are more modern, more relevant, and more layered (with the screens.) The queue is detailed and sets the story. I never followed a story with SM, just oh, look - there’s a rabbit, there’s a bear. I enjoyed something different, had a ball riding it, could have had clearer sound when Tiana was speaking. When people exited, it was all excited chatter about who got how wet, not a critique of the storyboard. 🙋🏻‍♂️

Tha Realest8 days ago

Lots of high profile projects underway, but haven’t seen any of the principals involved with this one attached to any of them.

Trauma8 days ago

You forgot to add in the fact that the mediocre attraction is rarely working at 100% or even close.

Chi848 days ago

Maybe it was designed for young kids. My grandkids really loved it.

Kiff8 days ago

Just rode Tiana for the first time and the ride video disney released before opening truly didn't do it justice. This ride needs sone serious help. I know Disney has cheaped out on attractions as of late but this is ridiculous. Huge portions of the ride with nothing to see. Mediocre effects throughout when there is something to see. Soundtrack really needs something else. Usually I don't like to see movie tunes reused but maybe they should think about it this case. I thought I could at least accept the change no matter the theme just based on the great ride system but this is just a disaster.

Trauma8 days ago

The only thing that is fun about this ride is the drop. Not much to think about really since the theming is mindless and boring.

andre859 days ago

I mean, it's hard not to compare when what existed before was so great. It's clear this ride didn't have nearly as much thought or care put into it as its predecessor.

Tony the Tigger9 days ago

If that’s what you’re thinking about on that ride, I don’t know how to help you have fun.

andre859 days ago

The entire climax of the ride is a disaster, beyond the complete lack of suspense. We're supposedly in a salt mine during that main drop, right? But there's NOTHING to indicate that on the inside? Then how does Mama Odie get from her magical window or whatever to the little alcove at the top? They're like 20 seconds apart and arein a straight line. Splash Mountain handled that far better, by having the two scenes spread much farther apart (more than double the time, in fact), plus a complete tonal change to truly make them feel like separate scenes.

Fox&Hound9 days ago

I agree. I think there is a lot of charm. I just wish the story was more cohesive. Like why are we being shrunken down to the size of a bug or frog to hear a band no one can apparently hear when we are returned to our full size. Like what? The “story” is cute but like many rides recently it feels as if there are no stakes and no tension and that makes not only for an exciting ride but would also match the giant drop this ride is known for. You can tell Splash worked backwards from the drop and made a story that revolved around that. This story ignores the drop to its own detriment.

Disstevefan19 days ago

its still a fun flume ride (when its not down).

SamusAranX9 days ago

Properly working, this isn’t a terrible attraction. Key words properly working. But having it as a replacement increased its bell curve for expectations