Disneyland's Splash Mountain to close in late May to begin the transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Apr 12, 2023 in "Disneyland Resort"

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Posted: Wednesday April 12, 2023 1:08pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Splash Mountain at Disneyland in California will have its final day of operation May 30, 2023, before it closes to begin the transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Disneyland's Splash Mountain

Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in late 2024 at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain in Walt Disney World closed in January, with extensive work on the iconic attraction already underway.

Although the Walt Disney World version appears to have a head start on its Disneyland counterpart, both are planned to open in late 2024.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure is based on the Disney animated movie, 'Princess and the Frog.'

Tiana's Bayou Adventure concept model - D23 Expo exhibit

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Nland3161 hour ago

I actually love this a lot hahaha. I wish Disney weren’t afraid (outside of this show) to actually reference Splash today like they do with other yesteryear attractions. Maybe this is a start? Probably not, but I love how in line with Deadpool it is! Hoping this joke isn’t something that is eventually cut because of some unnecessary backlash.

Disney Analyst2 hours ago

At least we can all laugh about it, with Deadpool? Right?

Model3 McQueen2 hours ago

I’d say it’s pretty clear what Disney thinks about most of their fans and their opinions lol

Disney Analyst2 hours ago

In case you wondered what Disney thought about opinions of Splash Mountain being retired.

Disney Analyst1 day ago

Rich T1 day ago

Unfortunately, the only language today’s Disney speaks is money. The only way to get them to listen is to stop going to the parks, stop going to their movies, and stop buying their merch and food. That’s why Universal Orlando and Dollywood are getting nearly all my theme park funds these days. And when I use my cheap locals pass to visit WDW, it’s usually to take a nice walk around and then leave without spending a dime.

NobodyElse2 days ago

Ice Gator2 days ago

The top of the hill looks like fake Rainforest Cafe foliage used to cover something up that used to be there. I still can’t get over how visually unappealing and disproportional it looks. Might as well add a Spirit Halloween banner to the top- at least it’d give you something to look at.

CaptinEO3 days ago

The perspective is so badly done on this. It has always looked like Tiana and the Alligator were 70ft tall.

𝕴𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖗973 days ago

I was always against the entire thing. And I still am.

mickEblu3 days ago

For me the whole attraction would have to feel like this art. Originally I was against the boat in the tree. I would have preferred the tree by itself. But I'd take the boat over what we have now.

Architectural Guinea Pig3 days ago

I was one of those "optimists" at the time of the announcement. The concept art is gorgeous because it holds Mama Odie's treehouse at the top feeling like a WDI stroke of genius. Having that giant tree with hundreds of lights would seriously be that "cherry on the top" to the ice cream evening out the disproportionate shape of the original- But now they made it look like an atrocius un-architecturally resonant further-disproportionate load of dog water at the bottom of the barrel. Tbh I would have been happy about the entire ride if they kept that element. It would also be gorgeous behind HM...

mickEblu3 days ago

I cant say it did the same for me at the time as this was the concept art released with the original announcement so I was angry but I can say now that I wish the ride felt like this piece of art. It captures the magic of the movie. Tiana looks like Tiana. They're not overdoing it with wordy purple banners and food murals.