New Park-Exclusive Merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, More Balcony Doors Added to DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, & More: Daily Recap (9/23/23)

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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 Saturday, September 23, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Br’er Rabbit Weathervane Removed as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Continues at Magic Kingdom

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The Br’er Rabbit weathervane that sat atop the barn cupola in the queue area of the former Splash Mountain attraction at Magic Kingdom has been removed as crews continue its transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Br’er Rabbit Weathervane Removed The peak of the barn now lacks any decor. For reference, below is a photo of … Read more

PHOTOS: More Paint, Scaffolding Added to Queue Barn as Work Continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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Scaffolding long has and continues to encompass the former Splash Mountain attraction as crews continue to work on its transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. We spotted scaffolding added to the roof of the Mill House earlier this month and noticed even more scaffolding constructed for the project on a recent trip to … Read more

Cotino Storyliving by Disney Community to Include ‘Song of the South’ Reference with Laughing Place Ranch

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Recent announcements from Storyliving by Disney about their Cotino community include Laughing Place Ranch, a reference to “Song of the South” and Splash Mountain. Laughing Place Ranch Laughing Place Ranch will be an equestrian-themed dog park with separate play areas for small and large pets. The Laughing Place is one of the stories in “Song … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Added to Mill House Roof, New Concrete Structure in Queue at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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The transformation continues at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, as work begins on the mill roof to the left of the mountain and a new concrete structure appears in the back queue of the attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Crews were actively at work on the mountain during our visit … Read more

Nazis Protest Outside Walt Disney World Again with Derogatory Banners, New Fort Wilderness Loungefly Rucksack Available, & More: Daily Recap (9/2/23)

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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 Saturday, September 2, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: More Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mural, Frontierland Train Station Exit Re-Routed During Construction at Magic Kingdom

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Crews are reconstructing the top of what was once Splash Mountain and will now be Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, plus have added more to the barn mural in the ride’s queue. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mountain A grid of steel mesh now covers the top of the mountain, where there used to be a … Read more

PHOTO: Colorful Mural Painted on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Barn at Magic Kingdom

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A new decorative element has appeared at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. The attraction is currently under construction, taking over what was once Splash Mountain. While fresh fake moss appears on the mountainside, the barn in the ride’s queue has been painted yellow. Now a colorful mural is visible on one side of the … Read more

Original Br’er Bear, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Rabbit Carvings Were Replaced With Generic $200 Art Anyone Can Buy Online

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Yesterday, 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, was replaced by art depicting generic forest creatures. That artwork is so generic, that anyone can purchase the three pieces on BlackForestDecor.com (no offense to the designer intended — it’s … 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

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Progresses with Large Wooden Access Ramp Added to Scaffolding at Disneyland

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is slowly but surely taking shape at Disneyland as crews continue to transform the former Splash Mountain into a “Princess and the Frog”-themed attraction. We spotted a large ramp near the top of the mountain during a recent trip to the park. We’re goin’ down the bayou, takin’ you all the way â€” … Read more

PHOTOS: Br’er Rabbit Weathervane Holding On, Green Moss Spreading at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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The façade of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is turning a darker shade of green each day as moss is added to cover red clay and a Br’er Rabbit fixture is still holding on while construction continues. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction We had a bright day and a blue sky to give us some clear looks at … Read more

Woman Stuck Between Walt Disney World Monorail Doors Sues Over Alleged Injuries, Late August Hours Extended at Three Parks, and More: Daily Recap (8/4/23)

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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 Friday, August 4, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

First Birdhouse Removed at Former Splash Mountain in Disneyland, Construction Accelerates

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Construction is well underway on the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction at Disneyland. During a recent visit, we heard heavy work going on and spotted the removal of one of the ride’s birdhouses. Splash Mountain Construction Construction crews were out and actively working on the scaffolding during our visit. Loud banging noises could be heard, … Read more

Legendary Pee-wee Herman & Star Tours Actor Paul Reubens Passes Away, Former Splash Mountain Barn Repainted Yellow, and More: Daily Recap (7/31/23)

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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, July 31, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Barn Repainted Yellow for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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New foliage has been added to the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure façade in Magic Kingdom and the queue’s barn has been repainted as crews update the attraction’s exterior. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Façade Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom closed in January to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Construction walls and a new water tower advertise “Tiana’s Foods,” the … Read more