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

Armadillo Figure, Farmers Market Sign, & More Unveiled at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction collage

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has been updated with a crop of new additions to the queue and attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Update Starting off with the Tiana’s Foods main entrance, the windows have gotten new green shutters. They have a worn effect that matches the rest of the repurposed barn. To the left of the barn, … Read more