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. 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 … Read more
After the sign for The Briar Patch was removed last month, a temporary sign has gone up on the construction walls around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland. The Briar Patch Sign The new sign resembles a tan piece of cloth with “The Briar Patch” printed on it in a pink-to-blue gradient. It’s located near the … Read more
Yesterday, the art of Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Rabbit in The Briar Patch gift shop over by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, formerly Splash Mountain, was replaced by art depicting generic forest creatures. That artwork is so generic, that anyone can purchase the three pieces on BlackForestDecor.com (no offense to the designer intended — it’s … Read more
The art of Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Rabbit in The Briar Patch gift shop over by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, formerly Splash Mountain, has all been replaced by art depicting generic forest creatures. Br’er Rabbit & Company Replaced in The Briar Patch Where a portrait of Br’er Rabbit once hung over the fireplace, a … Read more
Construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has now impacted nearby Pooh Corner as construction walls surround the back of the store. Take a look with us. Earlier this week, the Disneyland iteration of Splash Mountain permanently closed. Almost immediately, construction walls were erected around the area as it transitions to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The construction … Read more
Good morning from a magical day at Cinderella Castle! Starting our day off with a stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center before boarding the monorail to Magic Kingdom, more “royal” blue paint has been added to poles around the ticket booths. A new bus sign greets you as you head back into the parking … Read more
As more stores reopen to guests around the Disneyland Resort, there are certainly plenty of options to shop from. Today The Briar Patch over by Splash Mountain has reopened its doors. Guests looking for apparel, hats, and other accessories can find them all here. Unfortunately, one thing you will still not find is Splash Mountain … Read more
In the wake of its announced closure, Splash Mountain merchandise has proven to be wildly popular at the Magic Kingdom. But something unusual seems to be happening at the Briar Patch… The windows into the shop have been covered over in plastic. While the reason for this is currently unknown, it does suggest that it … Read more
Following Disney’s announcement that Splash Mountain would be re-themed to The Princess and the Frog at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, guests at Walt Disney World have snapped up attraction merchandise before it’s gone, and the reopened Briar Patch store at the Magic Kingdom has proved to be no exception. Despite this being the first … Read more
Those looking to add a little Disney Parks flair to their humble abode have some new options to pick up on their next visit to the parks. One of our intrepid reporters spotted some neat medium figurines (and a Splash Mountain print) at The Disney Gallery at Disneyland, though they should be available at Walt … Read more