The construction walls have come down at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, revealing the attraction’s brand-new sign.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Sign
Following the Disney Parks Instagram account revealing the sign in a new post, we went to Magic Kingdom to see the sign for ourselves. The sign is made of twisting greenery to form two poles, holding a purple sign that reads “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” A small yellow lily flower sits inside the “O” in “Bayou.” Two large pink lily lamps illuminate the sign on either side.
Construction walls also came down overnight at Magic Kingdom, offering guests their first look at the completed attraction exterior.
During our visit, we spotted the Walt Disney World Ambassadors and other members of Disney media shooting content at the attraction.
Other decor has been unveiled now that the construction walls have come down, like this wooden kiosk next to a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure directional sign. Both are behind wooden fencing.
With the walls down, we can now get an even closer look at the bayou area outside. Log ride vehicles were also testing while we were nearby.
The “Welcome to all who come to this happy place” banner is now in full, unobstructed view.
Ride testing signs in the lagoon area have also been taken down.
Near the Frontierland Railroad Station, another new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure sign has gone up. This one is purple with a green border and has directional arrows pointing in either direction. A smaller sign below with a lily flower reads “Everybody’s welcome!”
More directional signs have been installed in the area, with this one pointing the way to not only Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but also Tom Sawyer Island, the train station, and restrooms.
Stroller parking underneath the train station has also opened.
The new sign continues the color theme of purple and green, with a stroller illustration and arrows pointing to the right where they can be parked.
Behind the remaining walls near the train station, another sign for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has been installed. It features the same visual look as the sign in the flowerbed above.
Stanchions have been added in front of the barn entrance in the queue, allowing guests to line up and stand without overcrowding. The Tiana’s Foods delivery truck has also been uncovered.
Rockwork in the ground in front of the barn also reveals a nod to Evangeline and Ray.
We also spotted a new birdhouse in the queue, this time a bright pink color with a black roof.
Disney media was also present in the queue for filming.
Cast Members were out and about in the back queue, with one wearing a new ascot featuring Mardi Gras colors. They are likely present for the test and adjust period before previews begin.
Yesterday, Disney shared a first look at the inside of the attraction in the newest episode of the Walt Disney Imagineering web series, “We Call It Imagineering.” While the episode focused on music created for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the upcoming Country Bear Musical Jamboree, viewers got to see several scenes about Tiana’s journey through the bayou, including its audio-animatronic-filled finale. The episode also offered a first listen at the ride’s original song by Grammy Award-winning New Orleans musician PJ Morton, “Special Spice.”
In our most recent construction update, themed trashcans and a birdhouse made to look like the yellow barn have been added to the outdoor queue, and more last-minute painting has taken place.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens on June 28 at Magic Kingdom. Previews of the ride for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, D23 Gold Members, and Cast Members will occur throughout early June. Magic Kingdom park reservations for the Annual Passholder preview dates are all booked up, and tickets for the D23 Gold Member preview event sold out in just 12 minutes.
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