Disney Shares Our Love of Lari the Armadillo, Revealing Character’s Origin and Backstory for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Lari the Armadillo's Bayou Adventure sign stands proudly next to a large armadillo statue holding an umbrella, with trees and a pond in the background. One can almost imagine Tiana's Bayou Adventure right around the corner.

Disney Parks Blog saw our love for Lari the Armadillo on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and has shared more facts about the original character. Who is Lari the Armadillo? Guests riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom will first see Lari, a nine-banded armadillo, in the farm at the start of the attraction. He’s not far … Read more

Lari the Armadillo Gets Umbrella at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

A rock formation with an armadillo curled up under a small bush inside a cave-like structure. Lanterns are hanging nearby.

Lari the Armadillo has gotten his own umbrella during Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction at Magic Kingdom. Lari the Armadillo During our visit on May 21, empty logs were being tested. We spotted a few coming down the drop and circling this peninsula. On May 22, the ride was tested with people. Ride previews will begin … Read more

Lari the Armadillo Gets a Mailbox and Lantern at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

A rustic wooden sign marked "lari" with a small metal spade affixed to it, set against a red soil background.

Lari the armadillo, an original Tiana’s Bayou Adventure character, now has his own mailbox and a lantern at the Magic Kingdom attraction. Lari the Armadillo Props The new mailbox is located outside a door on the Critter Co-Op façade. Critter Co-Op replaces The Briar Patch as one of the gift shops for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. … Read more

New Critter Animatronic Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

More theming elements, including a new critter animatronic, have been updated at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and its stores at Magic Kingdom. Critter Co-op A poster in the window for Critter Co-op advertises “The Bayou Community Band” playing nightly. This band is comprised of the animal characters being introduced for the new attraction. The poster was … Read more