So long, Splash Mountain! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is on the way.
Disney has now released an opening time frame for the incoming attraction, along with a first look at a new Princess Tiana animatronic.
Splash Mountain closed its doors at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom on January 23, 2023. Disneyland Park’s Splash Mountain closed slightly later on May 31, 2023.
The controversial closure is Disney’s efforts to remove the former Song of the South (1946) theme for The Princess and the Frog (2009).
Now, over a year later, Disney has revealed more details about the Splash Mountain replacement.
First up, we have a new look at one of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure audio-animatronics. That’s right, check out Tiana in her new adventure outfit:
A video from Walt Disney Imagineering reveals a first look at the movement of Tiana’s animatronic:
And while we’ve done our best to wait patiently for an official opening time frame, Disney has finally dropped the news!
Disney has announced:
We can’t wait for you to “come join the party” when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida this summer, and later in 2024 at Disneyland Park in California. For now, I leave you with a new phrase I’ve learned as I get into the Mardi Gras spirit: laissez les bons temps rouler – let the good times roll and happy Mardi Gras!”
So, while we’ll have to wait “later in 2024” at Disneyland Resort in California, we’re thrilled to hear the new attraction will open at Walt Disney World “this summer.”
The Walt Disney World website goes on to describe the boat ride attraction:
Dreams Come True in the Bayou:
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. Along the way, you’ll see familiar faces and make new friends as you’re brought into the next chapter of Tiana’s inspiring story.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is scheduled to open in Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort in summer 2024.
