Construction has moved up to the top of Splash Mountain as it is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 1 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1857](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1857.jpg)
We’ve seen plenty of work on the ground since Splash Mountain closed just a few weeks ago.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 2 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1856](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1856.jpg)
The water ride was drained and crews constructed pathways across the trough with wooden planks and scaffolding.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 3 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1851](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1851.jpg)
We saw a few crew members working in the small rock tunnel after the big drop.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 4 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1852](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1852.jpg)
They were looking up at the ceiling of the tunnel and had what looked like a jack with them.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 5 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1855](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1855.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 6 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1858](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1858.jpg)
The crew members and the jack stood on a tarp to catch debris.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 7 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1893](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1893.jpg)
When we circled back to this spot a few minutes later, the crew members had moved the jack closer to the rock wall.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 8 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1895](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1895.jpg)
Another crew member was at a wheelbarrow holding things wrapped in black tarp — maybe debris or equipment.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 9 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1898](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1898.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 10 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1861](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1861.jpg)
A ladder sits on the hill of the final drop, with a large rectangle of black fabric in a frame behind it.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 11 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1859](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1859.jpg)
This is also where rockwork has been partially demolished.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 12 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1866](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1866.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 13 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1865](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1865.jpg)
A large chunk of fake rock has been torn out, revealing the steel framework and a wooden box beneath.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 14 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1867](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1867.jpg)
More wooden boxes sit to the sides of the track.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 15 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1892](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1892.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 16 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1891](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1891.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 17 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1864](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1864.jpg)
Looking up, construction materials have arrived at the top of the hill.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 18 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1863](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1863.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 19 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1873](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1873.jpg)
Scaffolding and a blue tarp stretch across the opening of the final drop, protecting crew members and blocking work from guest view.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 20 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1872](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1872.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 21 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1868](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1868.jpg)
More scaffolding fences and scrim line the highest sections of exterior track/trough.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 22 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1870](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1870.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 23 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 1869](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-1869.jpg)
Scaffolding has been erected around this tree and birdhouses. Similar birdhouses were removed from the Splash Mountain queue.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 24 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1880](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1880.jpg)
From other vantage points, we can see just how much scaffolding and scrim wraps around the ride.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 25 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1881](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1881.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 26 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1883](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1883.jpg)
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 27 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1884](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1884.jpg)
For now, there isn’t significant construction or demolition work visible at these high-up points.
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We also found a spot to get a better look at this tree and birdhouses.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 29 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1887](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1887.jpg)
A section of scaffolding reaches out from the main structure to create a platform under one branch and birdhouse.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 30 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1876](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1876.jpg)
Back on the ground, some Splash Mountain signage still remains near the entrance to the ride.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 31 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1877](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1877.jpg)
The main sign was removed, as was the statue of the ride’s main characters.
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We expect this Splash Mountain signage to be gone soon, too.
![Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom 33 splash mountain tianas bayou adventure feb 9 2023 b 1879](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/02/splash-mountain-tianas-bayou-adventure-feb-9-2023-b-1879.jpg)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will replace Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom and at Disneyland Park in California. A closing date for the Disneyland ride has not been announced, but rumors indicate it will close in May.
Disney says that in the upcoming attraction, guests will “join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis during Mardi Gras season as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration for the people of New Orleans.” It’s scheduled to open in late 2024.
Read more details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure:
- Logo for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Revealed
- First Look at Tiana’s New Outfit for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Model at D23 Expo 2022 Shows Removal of Iconic Splash Mountain Tree
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Backstory and More Information Revealed at D23 Expo 2022
- More Details Revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Story, Original Cast Returning
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