‘The Princess and the Frog’ Star Says ‘It’s About Time’ Splash Mountain Was Rethemed

One of the stars from “The Princess and the Frog” has spoken out in support of the Splash Mountain retheme to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Jennifer Cody Supports Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Jennifer Cody, who played Tiana’s best friend Charlotte La Bouff, spoke to TMZ about the changes. According to TMZ, Cody is “applauding Disney for finally … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cobblestone Paving Added to Queue at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Since our last update on construction progress at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we’ve seen some new brick work and cobblestone paving details added to the queue. Cobblestone Paving Details Added to Queue Area What once was solid concrete path for Splash Mountain is currently undergoing a major transformation. Construction workers were hard at work on this … Read more

PHOTOS: New Greenery Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

Since our last check-in on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, we’ve seen even more greening to the exterior of the remodeled Splash Mountain. Let’s take a look at all the changes to the once craggy wild-west mountain as it softens into the moss-covered salt mine exterior for the new attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Greenery … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Added to Mill House at Splash Mountain Façade in Disneyland

More scaffolding has been erected over the Splash Mountain façade in Disneyland as the attraction is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Scaffolding During our last construction update, we noted that scaffolding now reached the top of the mountain and covered the tree that will eventually be removed. Scaffolding has been added in front … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Splash Mountain Closes Permanently at Disneyland

Four months after its Floridian counterpart closed, the original Splash Mountain at Disneyland has officially taken its last plunge into the Briar Patch. The flume ride will be turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, expected to open next year. Join us on a final adventure with Br’er Rabbit as he escapes Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear … Read more

PHOTOS: Another Hole Cut Into the Splash Mountain Façade As Transformation to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Continues at Magic Kingdom

Construction crews have wasted no time demolishing Splash Mountain as its transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is in full swing at Magic Kingdom, and today we spotted another hole cut into the façade of the attraction. A black tarp covers the large hole cut into the rock work earlier this month. If you look closely … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolds Installed in Flume, More Queue Disassembly Spotted at Splash Mountain for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Conversion in Magic Kingdom

It looks like workers are digging a little deeper as work continues to transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. No sooner did guests take their last ride on this beloved attraction last month, construction workers descended upon it to begin preparations for its transformation. Scaffolding bridges have been put up at the hairpin turn … Read more

THE LAST SPLASH: Watch the Final Ride & Closing Moments of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom

After more than thirty years, guests took their final plunge into the Briar Patch on Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom on January 22, 2023. With the conversion of the flume ride into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and set to open next year, we thought it prudent to take one voyage on the adventure of Br’er … Read more

BREAKING: “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” Ride Announced to Replace Splash Mountain, Disney Officially Gives Opening Timeframe

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During the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans today, Disney announced that the replacement of Splash Mountain inspired by “The Princess and the Frog” will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The new ride will replace Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. The story of the ride is that Tiana, with Naveen and … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Story Details Revealed for “The Princess and the Frog” Retheming of Splash Mountain

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To kick off the celebrations for World Princess Week, Disney has released more details about the upcoming “The Princess and the Frog” retheme of Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. Imagineers are working on developing the new concept and divulged some of the behind-the-scenes inspirations. “Tiana is an ambitious and resilient woman, … Read more

Disney to Release First Look at Inspiration for ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Attraction on August 23

Disney reportedly commissioned New Orleans-based artist Sharika Mahdi to create a collection of paintings to inspire the Imagineers behind the upcoming retheming of Splash Mountain to “The Princess and the Frog.” According to Central Florida journalist Ashley Carter, Disney plans to share the first look at one of the paintings on August 23. The reimagining … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Plunge Down Splash Mountain Before Retheme at Disneyland Park Reopening

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Splash Mountain has reopened along Disneyland Park! We’ve decided to take the plunge today and say hello to an attraction that is set to get a retheme to The Princess and the Frog in an effort to become more inclusive and “represent transformative cultural change”. Splash Mountain was only at a 10-minute wait mid-afternoon today. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/16/20): First Look Inside a Star Wars Starcruiser Cabin, Disney Bringing Back Entertainment… Eventually, Guardians of the Galaxy Update, New McDonald’s Toys, Disneyland Reopening Delays, and More

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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 Monday, November 16, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Issues Statement Regarding Removal of Splash Mountain’s “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” From Disneyland Resort Music Loops

The Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, originally from Song of the South and the main theme of Splash Mountain, was quietly removed from Disneyland Resort music loops across the Esplande and Downtown Disney recently. In response, Disney has just released a statement regarding its removal. The song was typically played between the Frozen Medley … Read more

BREAKING: “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” Song Quietly Removed From Disneyland Resort Music Loops Ahead of Splash Mountain Closure

UPDATE: Disney has released a statement regarding the removal of the song from Disneyland Resort music loops. You can read the full statement here. The Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, originally from Song of the South and the main theme of Splash Mountain, has been quietly removed from Disneyland Resort music loops across the … Read more