Briar Patch Sign Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls at Disneyland

The Briar Patch sign on Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction wall

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

Louis Statue Installed Outside Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland

Small Louis statue on Tiana's Palace wall

Disney has added a small statue of Tiana’s friend, Louis the alligator, outside Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland Park. The dining venue was previously French Market Restaurant but was re-themed last year. Louis Statue at Tiana’s Palace The Louis statue is on the brick wall around the restaurant’s outdoor seating area. The gator is depicted singing … Read more

REVIEW: New Ube Mickey-Shaped Beignets Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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Mint Julep Bar at Disneyland Park has a new snack: Ube Mickey-Shaped Beignets. This seasonal spin on the classic Mickey snack is dusted with ube powdered sugar. Mint Julep Bar is located in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park, and can be found behind Tiana’s Palace and just a short walk from the land’s station … Read more

PHOTOS: Excavation Continues in Haunted Mansion Queue at Disneyland

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Work continues on the reimagining of The Haunted Mansion queue and the construction of a new gift shop at Disneyland Park. The grounds expansion was first announced last August and construction began in January before The Haunted Mansion closed for the foreseeable future. The Haunted Mansion Queue Construction In our last construction update, we noted … Read more

PHOTOS: More Moss Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Facade at Disneyland

Gray rocks and Tiana's Foods water tower

Earlier this month, the first greenery was installed on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. More faux moss has been added to the mountain since. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction During our last look, only the top of the mountain and some flat sections on the sides were covered in a layer of green. The moss now … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park

Tiana's bayou adventure water tower in Disneyland Park

Construction on the exterior of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Park is making progress as crews ready the structure for its lush greenery and foliage. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Additional tarp has gone up around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Park as the attraction’s crew continues work. The ride is scheduled to open later this year. … Read more

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Opening Later in 2024

Tiana's Bayou Adventure concept art featuring Tiana, Naveen, and Louis

Disney announced on the morning of Mardi Gras that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom will open this summer. Disney Parks Blog stated the Disneyland version of the attraction will open later in the year, so either in the fall or winter. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom closed in January … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Work Inside Holes in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Rockwork at Disneyland

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Crew members were working on and inside the rockwork of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland when we visited this week. A month ago, the Tiana’s Foods water tower was installed outside the attraction. Construction at Disneyland is running a few months behind construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, where Splash Mountain closed in … Read more

REVIEW: Seasonal Mickey-Shaped Grape Beignets Offer Nostalgic Flavor at Disneyland Resort

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New seasonal Mickey-shaped grape beignets have arrived at Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland Park, and we gave them a try on a recent visit to the park. Mint Julep Bar is located in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park, just off to the right from the New Orleans Station for the Disneyland Railroad. Mickey-shaped Grape … Read more

The 7 Best and Worst Food & Drinks at the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, New Pirates of the Caribbean Photo Op, & More: Daily Recap (1/28/24)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 28, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: New Orleans Square Railroad Station Now Closed at Disneyland Park

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Guests taking a ride on the Disneyland Railroad will have one less entry and exit point, as the New Orleans Square Railroad Station is temporarily closed for refurbishment. New Orleans Square Railroad Station Refurbishment News of the refurbishment has been posted to the Disneyland site, with a special notice reading: The New Orleans Square station … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed From New Orleans Square Train Station Radio House One Year After Fire at Disneyland, Revealing No Work Has Been Done

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Just shy of a year after the radio house at the New Orleans Square train station in Disneyland Park caught fire, scrim has been removed from around the structure. The fire broke out overnight on December 28, 2022. Construction walls, scrim, and scaffolding went up around the building before being briefly removed in January 2023, … Read more

The Complete History of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney Parks: From Redhead to Redd to Peg(-Leg Pete)

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On December 15, 2023, Pirates of the Caribbean celebrated its 50th anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort. To mark the occasion, we thought it was important to share a detailed history of Disney’s famous sailing along the Spanish Main. The History of Pirates of the Caribbean The Beginning The concept of a pirate adventure was … Read more

Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland Park Closing for Refurbishment in January 2024

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According to the Disneyland website, Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland Park will be closed, likely for refurbishment, beginning on January 7, 2024. Blue Bayou Closure The closure is scheduled to last through January 19, with reservation times available again on January 20. Blue Bayou Restaurant underwent a much longer refurbishment in 2022, from late April … 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

PHOTOS: More Holiday Decorations Arrive in New Orleans Square, Grizzly Peak, and Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Resort

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As Halloween approaches and spooky season nears its peak, the scariest décor of all has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We spotted new holiday decorations in the New Orleans Square and Mickey’s Toontown sections of Disneyland Park and in Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure during recent visits to the parks. New Orleans Square The additional … Read more