Disneyland Announces Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Gift Shops, Critter Country Closing in May for Construction

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Disney is reimagining The Briar Patch and part of Pooh Corner in Critter Country at Disneyland to be new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gift shops inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” Ray’s Berets and Louis’ Critter Club The Briar Patch will become Ray’s Berets, named for Tiana’s firefly friend in “The Princess and the Frog.” … Read more

The Complete History of the Country Bear Jamboree

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On Friday, January 26, 2024, Walt Disney World said goodbye to the most recent version of the Country Bear Jamboree. In the summer of 2024, the Country Bear Musical Jamboree will open. Tokyo Disneyland is now the only place guests can see the original attraction (albeit in Japanese). To honor the iconic show, we’ve compiled … Read more

PHOTOS: More Holiday Décor Appears Throughout Disneyland Resort as the Festive Season Approaches

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Halloween has passed us by and the holidays are already in full swing. Disneyland Resort has been gearing up for the most merry time of year with plenty of holiday decorations over the past couple of weeks, and we snapped a few photos during our regular visits to the park to document it all. Disneyland … Read more

BREAKING: Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Rabbit Art in Briar Patch Shop Replaced with Generic Forest Creatures

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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Bear, and Br’er Rabbit in The Briar Patch gift shop over by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, formerly Splash Mountain, has all been replaced by art depicting generic forest creatures.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

VIDEO: Fantasmic Replacement Jambalaya Jazz & Queenie Make Floating Rivers of America Debut at Disneyland

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The first voyage of Jambalaya Jazz featuring Queenie on the Rivers of America has performed, bringing jazz, bossa nova, and some classic Disney tunes to the forefront of Tom Sawyer Island and New Orleans Square. Jambalaya Jazz on the Water The band did literally embark on a river voyage, gradually approaching New Orleans Square from … Read more

PHOTOS: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Signs on Construction Walls Around Splash Mountain in Disneyland

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Splash Mountain at Disneyland has permanently closed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure inspired by “The Princess and the Frog.” Construction walls featuring Tiana’s Bayou Adventure signs are now up around the attraction in Critter Country. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls Walls don’t (yet) block the front of the mountain or the briar patch at the … Read more

‘Wondrous Journeys’ Still Not Active in Rivers of America Section of Disneyland Following ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire

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The “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime fireworks spectacular at Disneyland Park is still not operating in the Rivers of America section of the park after a fire during “Fantasmic!” devastated the Maleficent dragon. Wondrous Journeys is described by the official Disneyland website as a journey through the history of animated Disney artistry: For over 100 years, Walt … Read more

Walls Up on Tom Sawyer Island Near ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire Site, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes Reopen at Disneyland

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Following the Maleficent dragon fire during “Fantasmic!” that resulted in an evacuation of the western end of Disneyland Park and the total destruction of the dragon itself, new construction walls are up around the area this incident occurred, and one of the temporarily closed attractions — Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes — is running once again. … Read more

BREAKING: Splash Mountain Closing Permanently at Disneyland on May 31

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Splash Mountain will be closed permanently at Disneyland Park beginning on May 31, 2023. The last day to ride the attraction will be May 30, 2023. Splash Mountain will then be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is expected to open in 2024 at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Coinciding with the announcement, Disney also … Read more

REVIEW: Hungry Bear Restaurant Welcomes Potato & Cheddar Cheeseburger for Disney 100 Years of Wonder in Disneyland

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Anniversaries can be cheesy sometimes, but for Disney 100 Years of Wonder, Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland has taken it one step further with the new Potato & Cheddar Cheeseburger! But is this a dud spud? Let’s find out! Potato & Cheddar Cheeseburger – $15.49 1/3 lb Angus Chuck Patty, Green Chile and Bacon Cheddar … Read more

The Complete History of Splash Mountain at Disney Parks

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As we near the demise of one of the most iconic attractions in the history of the Disney theme parks, we felt it was important to catalog a brief, yet detailed history of Disney’s version of the log flume ride. With The Walt Disney World version of Splash Mountain closing forever on January 22, 2023, … Read more

REVIEW: Loaded Chocolate Chip Funnel Cake and Berry Lemonade Sweeten Up Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland

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Your sweet tooth can get a serious workout at Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland thanks to two new items: the Loaded Chocolate Chip Funnel Cake and Berry Lemonade! Loaded Chocolate Chip Funnel Cake – $9.99 Cookie Crumbles, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream, Whipped Topping and Chocolate Sauce This is just a regular old funnel … Read more

New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art of Louis and Animal Band Released

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Disney has released new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art featuring Princess Tiana and Louis in the Louisiana bayou. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will replace Splash Mountain at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park. In Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you’ll join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis during Mardi Gras season as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 11/1/22 (Halloween Becomes Christmas, A Gingerbread Stormtrooper, New Park Maps and More)

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! It’s the day after Halloween, and we headed down to the Disneyland Resort to see how the cleanup is going. So join us for this most recent photo report from both parks. Before we even reach the security checkpoint, we are already made aware of the holiday celebrations in … Read more

Bilingual Recycling, Food Waste, and Trash Cans Added to Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland

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New trash cans have moved into Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland, including a food waste receptacle. Food waste bins were first introduced to Disneyland at Galactic Grill last year and are now expanding to other restaurants. We spotted the food waste can in a line between a regular trash can and a recycling bin. All … Read more

REVIEW: A Disappointing Taste of the South with Pelican Punch, Vegetable Gumbo and Muffuletta Salad from Harbour Galley at Disneyland

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We decided to go down the bayou and sample the new items at Harbour Galley in Disneyland. We expected a flavorful taste of the south — instead, we got creative meals that failed to deliver the delights of southern comfort. Watch our video review below and keep scrolling for photos and information. Pelican Punch – … Read more