Birdhouses Removed From Ride Path of Former Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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Construction at Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom has moved to the top of the attraction as it is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Since our last update, more birdhouses have been removed from the attraction. Birdhouses were previously removed from the Splash Mountain queue. This tree near the top of the ride had a few … Read more

Construction Moves to the Top of Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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Construction has moved up to the top of Splash Mountain as it is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. We’ve seen plenty of work on the ground since Splash Mountain closed just a few weeks ago. The water ride was drained and crews constructed pathways across the trough with wooden planks and scaffolding. … Read more

PHOTOS: Lanterns Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls, Birdhouses Removed From Former Splash Mountain Queue

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Elements continue to be added to the construction walls around Splash Mountain as it becomes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Two lanterns now illuminate the underpass beneath the Walt Disney World Railroad train station. One of the lanterns is right above a new Tiana’s Foods sign. The walls also feature stamps themed to Tiana’s … Read more

‘Tiana’s Foods’ Signs Added to Splash Mountain Construction Walls at Magic Kingdom

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More Tiana’s Bayou Adventure theming has been added to the construction walls around the attraction formerly known as Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom. The brown construction walls resemble crates. The large “stamps” that were on the walls when they went up are for the Southern Dome Salt Company, referencing the backstory for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. “Please … Read more

‘Please Keep Dry’ and More Theming Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Walls at Magic Kingdom

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Splash Mountain is now closed permanently at Magic Kingdom to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Construction walls around the attraction feature references to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and some new theming has been added to them. The brown construction walls resemble crates. The large “stamps” already on the walls are for the Southern Dome Salt Company, referencing the … Read more

New Disney Visa Card Designs Include 100 Years of Wonder

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New Disney Visa Card designs have debuted, including one honoring 100 Years of Wonder, the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. New Disney Visa Card Designs Disney 100 Years of Wonder The 100th anniversary card is a blue-ish silver, with “100” across the front. Mickey and Minnie, pictured in black and white, peek out … Read more

BREAKING: Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Opening at Disneyland This Year

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Disney has announced that the French Market Restaurant in Disneyland will close to become Tiana’s Palace later this year. The restaurant was announced last year. French Market Restaurant and Mint Julep Bar will be closed beginning February 17, 2023. The restaurant will reopen as Tiana’s Palace later in 2023. Mint Julep Bar will also reopen, … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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Disney has filed a notice of commencement permit with Orange County, Florida likely for the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. The Splash Mountain address is on the permit and it contracts Balfour Beatty Construction LLC. Balfour was previously contracted for the now-canceled Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge and delayed Play! Pavilion. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/21/22 (Graveyard Ghosts Haunted Mansion Statues, Hades Merchandise, Goofy 90th Anniversary Bucket Hat, & More)

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Welcome foolish mortals to Magic Kingdom! Today we plan on doing some shopping and rides. As always we will report on all the new things we find. Let’s get started. In the Emporium, we spotted a new reusable Halloween tote bag available. This would be the perfect bag to carry all of your Halloween candy … Read more

EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed, Visa-Free Travel to Japan Returning, Buzzy Theft Documentary Announced, and More: Daily Recap (9/22/22)

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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 Thursday, September 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Sign Installed for Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets at Disneyland

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Last weekend at D23 Expo, we got a special look at a new accessories and cookware shop headed to New Orleans Square and themed to “The Princess and the Frog”. Now the first signs have been installed for Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets! The former home of Le Bat en Rouge, Eudora’s Chic … Read more

More Details Revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Story, Original Cast Returning

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During D23 Expo, Imagineers revealed more details about the story of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, opening in late 2024 at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. The attraction will follow Tiana venturing into the bayou to find animal friends. She’s hosting a party for the people of New Orleans, but it’s missing a special ingredient. Some of the … Read more

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Backstory and More Information Revealed at D23 Expo 2022

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Disney has revealed more information about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the attraction’s backstory at D23 Expo 2022, Orange County Register reports. The scale model on display at D23 Expo reveals a few new details, most notably the Tiana’s Foods water tower. Tiana’s Foods is an employee-owned community food co-op established by Tiana in 1927, following … Read more

BREAKING: Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Coming to New Orleans Square at Disneyland

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Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant inspired by “The Princess and the Frog,” is coming soon to New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Tiana’s Palace is Tiana’s restaurant at the end of “The Princess and the Frog,” and her version of a princess castle. An exact opening timeframe has not been released. New Orleans Square recently underwent … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a ‘Princess and the Frog’-Themed Interior Stateroom Aboard the Disney Wish

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Ahoy, mateys! Even though there’s so much to do while cruising aboard the Disney Wish, sometimes you need a place to just rest your head for a bit. And if you’re a bit more budget-conscious, you might choose to go for an Interior Stateroom. So let’s check out one of these interior rooms and all … Read more

New Princess Tiana Kitchenware and T-Shirt Available at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022

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Among this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise collections is one inspired by Tiana of “The Princess and the Frog.” This collection includes kitchenware and a t-shirt. It’s available in Port of Entry at EPCOT. Tiana Tee – $36.99 The v-neck shirt has ruffled sleeves. It’s light green, with Tiana pictured on the … Read more