Disney Reveals Young Children Will be Prohibited From Riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Disney takes the safety of its young visitors very seriously and therefore, implements height requirements for select rides. These requirements are in place to ensure that children can fully enjoy their experience without any potential hazards. In line with this commitment to safety, the highly anticipated upcoming ride will have a specific height requirement of 40 inches.

While these height restrictions are put in place for the well-being of all guests, it is understandable that some fans may be concerned about the potential disappointment it may cause for young fans of the beloved Disney Princess the ride is based on.

While this might lead to heartbreak for young guests, it is certainly the responsible decision for Disney to make. By implementing height restrictions, Disney aims to provide a safe environment where all visitors can have a magical and unforgettable experience. The rigorous safety protocols and guidelines ensure that the attractions are suitable for individuals of a certain height and physical capability.

In the case of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, this ride promises to take riders on an immersive journey through the enchanting world of Princess Tiana, offering a thrilling and delightful experience for those who meet the height requirement. With its engaging storyline, innovative technology, and captivating scenery, the ride is set to be a highlight for guests of the appropriate height.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Because of the intense drops, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will have a 40-inch height minimum. This is the same height requirement as the ride’s former version, Splash Mountain. This height guideline will be in place at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

However, unlike Splash Mountain, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is based on a popular Disney Princess movie, Princess and the Frog (2009). Many young fans love this movie and idolize Princess Tiana. Having to turn away these young guests will not be an enjoyable job for Cast Members working the attraction.

Disney Unveils Height Requirements For ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Coaster

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Walt Disney World Resort fans are anxiously awaiting the opening of the all-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster coming soon to EPCOT.

The state-of-the-art roller coaster that rotates 360 degrees and has the first-ever reverse launch on a coaster in Disney history is rumored to be opening on Memorial Day weekend. Disney executive Geoff Morrell may have accidentally leaked the date just a couple of weeks ago when he tweeted out that the coaster would be opening during the weekend. He swiftly deleted the Tweet and changed it to “opening soon.” 

Now, we’ve got new information to pass along about the coaster.

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

Twitter user @DrewDisneyDude recently shared the height requirements for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will be 42 inches.

As mentioned in the Tweet, the height requirements for similar coasters like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40 inches), Expedition Everest (44 inches), and Slinky Dog Dash (38 inches) are all in about the same range.

Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently shared the first close-up photos of details inside the line queue of the attraction and said this on Instagram:

Recently we revealed our first-look at the bold and colorful design for our load station at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – coming to EPCOT this summer.

One of the ways that we help tell the story is by infusing details into all the various functional items that make up an attraction and this one is no different. And I’m excited to show some close up photos of these details.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Angular designs, striking use of colors, and materials all help tell the story of a Nova Corps facility. The railings, station gates and floor markings (yes, the floor is pretty cool too 😊) are all used to convey the experience in ways that might not be as obvious or apparent, but every detail is a choice that supports our story. And much of Nova Corps designs are inspired by their star symbol and that symbol makes several appearances in the space in striking illuminated graphics.

Seen in these new close-up images of our station gates have a weight and scale to them to help convey the industrial nature of the area. Handrails made from stainless steel give a sturdy and durable feel and show the precision craftsmanship of the Nova Corps.

An attraction of this scale includes many thousands of design details that work together to create mood, place and action – and these are just a few of the many you’ll see here. Thank you to everyone working hard to put our finishing touches on this experience – inside and out.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind