Critter Country has closed as of May 1, 2024 to make way for new shops themed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We toured the Disneyland area on its final day of operation.
Critter Country
The Briar Patch
The Briar Patch, the former Splash Mountain gift shop, has been open during the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction, but will be rethemed to Ray’s Berets when this area of Disneyland reopens. The shop, themed to Ray the Firefly from “The Princess and the Frog,” will sell headwear, clothing, accessories, toys, and more.
The ceiling is covered in theming tied to Splash Mountain, including briar patch vines.
Carrots can be seen poking through the ceiling.
Pooh Corner
Pooh Corner will see a partial renovation, with the left side of the shop (seen behind the construction wall in the image above) becoming Louis’ Critter Club. This Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gift shop will highlight Louis and all of the critters of the bayou. It will sell clothing, accessories, home items, and more.
The right side of Pooh Corner will remain as it is.
This side of the shop sells sweet treats, with a window to watch Cast Members creating confectionaries.
A Critter Country sign can be seen atop the Pooh Corner Building
To the left of the Critter Country sign is a sign for Teddi Barra’s Swingin’ Arcade. The arcade game opened in 1972 and closed in 2002, though the sign remains.
Hungry Bear Restaurant
Hungry Bear Restaurant, the quick-service dining location in Critter Country will remain open during the construction.
The churro stand next to Hungry Bear has been taken apart in time to the beginning of construction.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh will close for the refurbishment, but the attraction is not expected to be changed.
Pooh was meeting guests on the final day of the area being open. There is currently no reopening date for the Critter Country area. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is due to open in Disneyland later in 2024.
Walk-Through Video Tour
Watch our video walk-through of Critter Country on its final day before the temporary closure below:
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