PHOTOS: First New Characters Installed on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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Work continues on the transformation of the former Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, and on a recent visit to the park, we spotted the first new residents of the Tiana’s Foods salt mine. Frog Characters Installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The new critters to come to Frontierland’s upcoming attraction are a … Read more

PHOTOS: Tiana’s Foods Water Tower Installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Park

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The Tiana’s Foods water tower has finally been installed at Disneyland Park, marking a new milestone in the transformation of the former Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tiana’s Foods Water Tower Installed During our visit to Disneyland Park today, we spotted that the Tiana’s Foods water tower had appeared amongst the construction. In this … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Moved Again, Weathervane Installed on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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Construction walls were moved back more behind the Frontierland train station of Magic Kingdom as construction continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Part of the flagstone walkway opened in mid-December. Crew members have also been working on the ride’s mountain façade, where they removed some scaffolding the week of Christmas. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction The new … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney100 Collectible Medallion Machines in Magic Kingdom Updated with ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Princess and the Frog’ Coins

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Machines selling Disney100 medallions in Magic Kingdom have been updated to feature previously available collectible coins from elsewhere on Walt Disney World property. ‘Peter Pan’ Disney100 Medallion At the Adventureland Breezeway, there’s one newly added medallion that features Peter Pan, Wendy, and Tinker Bell. All of the other medallions — Madame Leota, Jasmine & Abu, … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Comes Down from the Front of the Mountaintop, More Flagstone Installation Preparation at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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As flowers and foliage continue to blossom and grow at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we stopped by Magic Kingdom to check out progress on the upcoming “Princess and the Frog” retheming of Splash Mountain. Construction crews have been hard at work on the queue and mountaintop, and we noticed some progress since our last update. Frontierland … Read more

PHOTOS: Rockwork Continues and New Steel Frame Installed on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland

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We’re about a year out from the scheduled opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is replacing Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. While the Magic Kingdom version of the ride is now covered in foliage, the Disneyland version is still getting new rockwork since the California Splash Mountain closed a few months after … Read more

PHOTOS: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flagstone Pathway Behind Frontierland Station at Magic Kingdom Now Open to Guests

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The flagstone pathway completed over the past few weeks in the exterior queue area of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom has opened to guests. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flagstone Pathway Opens The new pathway leads under the Frontierland train station. Construction walls now block the pathway that was previously open right next to the station’s … Read more

REVIEW: Disney Wonder’s Tiana’s Place is One of the Best Disney Restaurants on Earth

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On the Disney Wonder, Tiana’s Place is one of the three table-service restaurants guests rotate through each night. Travelers are assigned a different restaurant each evening, so you are guaranteed a visit to each of the main three. On longer sailings, you may visit a restaurant twice, in which case they will have a second, … Read more

PHOTOS: Railings Installed and Flume Work Continues at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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A new staircase and accompanying railing have been installed in the queue area of the under-construction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Work on “The Princess and the Frog”-inspired retheme of Splash Mountain commenced in February of this year after the former attraction closed in January; the updated ride is expected to open in late … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Disney Holidays in Hollywood’ Brings The Muppets to Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Tonight is the first night of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and with this all-new event comes brand-new, event-exclusive entertainment. One of those new shows is “Disney Holidays in Hollywood,” which features Kermit and Miss Piggy. Disney Holidays in Hollywood This star-studded show in Theater of the Stars is inspired by vintage Hollywood … Read more

PHOTOS: Fake Trees Installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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Crews add more greenery to the façade of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure every day as they also work on the salt mine mountaintop and other details of the new Magic Kingdom attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mountain Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take place after the events of “The Princess and the Frog,” when Tiana has founded the … Read more

PHOTOS: Half of Completed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mural Revealed as Scaffolding Comes Down in Queue at Magic Kingdom

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Scaffolding has come down from the barn in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom, fully revealing half of the completed mural. Earlier this month, Disney Parks Blog shared that the mural was designed by Louisiana artist Malaika Favorite. it’s inspired by murals and artwork on New Orleans buildings. It’s split into two sections … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Salt Mine Mountaintop, Brick Walls in Queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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We visited Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom several times this week to see how the construction of the new attraction has come along. Crew members have been focused on the top of the mountain, as well as in the queue, where a new mural by Louisiana artist Malaika Favorite decorates the barn. Frontierland Pavement … Read more

Disney Files Patents for Track-Switching Ride System and Walking Robots, New Figment Gingerbread Munchlings Plush Released, & More: Daily Recap (10/9/23)

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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, October 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Joyce Sherri Joins ‘Tiana’ Disney+ Series as New Writer and Director

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There is finally more news about the “Tiana” Disney+ series. Joyce Sherrí will be the show’s lead writer and director, Variety reports. The musical animated series was announced in 2020 and originally scheduled for release in 2023. The release timeframe was later changed to 2024 and then removed entirely. The Walt Disney Animation Studios website just … Read more

PHOTOS: More of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mural Revealed at Magic Kingdom

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More details are being added to the colorful mural across the barn in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom. The new attraction, which is replacing Splash Mountain, has been under construction since early 2023 and is expected to open in late 2024. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mural The barn was repainted yellow this summer … Read more