PHOTOS: Mountainside Repainting Underway for Transformation of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

Lisa Stump

PHOTOS: Mountainside Repainting Underway for Transformation of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

Painting of the rockwork for the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure transformation of Splash Mountain continues.

Façade

Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction

Construction continues to progress as the team transforms Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Splash construction april 28 19

Several crew members were spotted working on the attraction’s front façade today.

Splash construction april 28 17
Splash construction april 28 14

Metal scaffolding and walkways are in place to support Cast Member safety.

Splash construction april 28 20

This yellow tube draped through scaffolding is likely for ventilation and creating negative pressure areas for dust.

A section of the rockwork has been painted a coppery orange.

WDW MK Tianas Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain repainting 2
WDW MK Tianas Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain repainting 1
WDW MK Tianas Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain repainting 3
Splash construction april 28 13

More of the repainting can be seen here.

WDW MK Tianas Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain repainting 4

Flume

Splash construction april 28 1

A metal bridge and staircase is still in place to facilitate Cast Member safety as they work in and around the flume.

Splash construction april 28 21

Rockwork has been torn down and reconstructed around the flume and in the tunnels.

Splash construction april 28 25

Much of the track has been replaced as well.

Splash construction april 28 24

Here’s a closer look at the new rockwork.

Splash construction april 28 22

It hasn’t been painted or decorated yet for the ride’s theming.

Splash construction april 28 15

This is the same section of rockwork from a different angle.

Splash construction april 28 23

A close-up of some of the new track.

Queue

Splash construction april 28 10

Blue tarps are up around the ride exit and bathrooms.

Splash construction april 28 8

Workhorses are set up within the queue.

Splash construction april 28 2

Earlier this month, we saw crew members shoveling dirt from inside the barn into a pile outside. The interior flooring of the barn had been torn up. The dirt pile is still covered with plastic.

Splash construction april 28 3

A bright yellow roll of Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier sits ready for use. This material is used for protecting a concrete slab from moisture intrusion and soil gas transmission.

Splash construction april 28 5

Spray paint markings are visible around the barn. We noticed these with our last update.

Splash construction april 28 7

A large fan sits just outside the barn. The barn’s entrance is still blocked by orange net fencing.

Splash construction april 28 11

Steel beams are staged next to the dirt pile.

Splash construction april 28 12

We noticed more of these pink stake flags around the queue, too. These are typically used for temporary survey markings, whereas white flags indicate proposed excavation. Orange flags, like the one seen in the image above, indicate communications cabling is underground.

Splash construction april 28 6

Splash Mountain closed permanently in January at Walt Disney World and is scheduled to close in May at Disneyland. Read our complete history of Splash Mountain for a look back at the classic log flume ride.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure invites guests to embark on a thrilling voyage, influenced by the beloved film, “The Princess and the Frog.” It picks up where the story concluded and includes many of the characters from the movie.

According to the official release, Disney states 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.” The story will feature Louis and a few other good friends enjoying zydeco, a musical fusion of rhythm and blues native to Louisiana.

The new attraction will take place inside Tiana’s Foods, a co-op that helps provide food for the community. Founded in 1927 by Tiana, the co-op is located within a salt mine, where cultivators grow crops along the former path of Splash Mountain’s waters. Visitors will ascend to the co-op through a mill house that is constructed into the mountainside, enjoying the sights and sounds of the Louisiana bayou.

Read more details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure using the links below:

Are you excited about the progress on this transformation? We’d love to see your opinions in the comments below.

For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.