While Disneyland crews have only just begun dismantling the tree atop the original California Splash Mountain to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Florida version of the ride is much further along in demolition and construction. Both stateside Splash Mountains are being transformed, while Splash in Tokyo Disneyland is remaining the same. The Magic … Read more
Construction crews have begun tearing into the top of the former Splash Mountain at Disneyland, as work continues toward the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction. Say Farewell to the Splash Mountain Tree As we shared with you in a construction update last month, scaffolding and scrim had climbed to reach the top of the former … Read more
We’re almost there! Tiana’s Palace is getting closer and closer to completion, as a new finishing touch has appeared at what used to be French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Tiana’s Palace Painted Sign Appears French Market Restaurant first closed for good in February of this year to become Tiana’s Palace. Scrim … Read more
Strike up the band, because the latest addition to Disney’s “100 Years of Music and Wonder” collection has arrived on shopDisney in the form of a new Spirit Jersey. Mickey Mouse and Friends Spirit Jersey for Adults – Disney100 Special Moments (100 Years of Music and Wonder) – $79.99 The Spirit Jersey itself is purple, … Read more
The Tiana’s Foods water tower was installed overnight at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. The upcoming attraction replaces Splash Mountain, which closed in January. Tiana’s Foods Water Tower The water tower is at the front of the Frontierland attraction, overlooking the exterior sections of the ride. The tower is dark brown and topped with … Read more
You won’t have to “dig a little deeper” in your wallet to find this new Princess Tiana Disney Visa design, available now for Disney Visa card holders. New Tiana Disney Visa Design This Tiana Disney Visa card design themed to “The Princess and the Frog” has the entrepreneurial princess silhouetted against a starry blue background. … Read more
A new Limited Release pin in the Disney100 series inspired by the classic Mickey Mouse short, “The Band Concert,” is now available at Walt Disney World Resort. We found this new “The Band Concert” inspired pin at Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. ‘The Band Concert’ Disney100 Pin – $17.99 The pin features … Read more
A new Disney100 ear headband that sports UV-reactive art is now available at Disneyland Resort. We found it at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. UV-Reactive Disney100 Ear Headband – $34.99 The ears feature a cream and watercolor color scheme, with a matching cream headband and velour lining. This ear headband is made … Read more
Construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has now impacted nearby Pooh Corner as construction walls surround the back of the store. Take a look with us. Earlier this week, the Disneyland iteration of Splash Mountain permanently closed. Almost immediately, construction walls were erected around the area as it transitions to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The construction … Read more
Four new Mickey ear hat ornaments inspired by “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “The Princess and the Frog,” Mr. Toad, and Orange Bird are now available at Walt Disney World. They can be found at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, the year-round holiday store in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. Light-Up “Raya and the Last Dragon” … Read more
Lots of new Disney100 Unified merchandise has arrived at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A at Magic Kingdom. The merchandise features a whimsical artistic take on several fan favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters. Disney100 Unified Character Notebook – $19.99 The new Disney100 Unified Collection notebook features a very bright and colorful block … Read more
A new series of sketchbook ear hat ornaments designed by artist Costa Alavezos is now available on the official shopDisney website, with plenty of time to spare before the holiday season. We have the full listings with prices, descriptions, photos, and details transcribed and explained below. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Sketchbook Ear Hat Ornament – … Read more
Construction has really began picking up speed as Splash Mountain is being reimagined to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Rockwork Reconstruction Underway We stopped by Magic Kingdom today and noticed the construction crew working on the transformation from Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure were hard at work at the bottom of the flume. Much of the … Read more
French Market Restaurant at Disneyland is remains completely surrounded by scaffolding and scrim as it is turned into Tiana’s Palace. Disney Imagineers are partnering with Disney Animation artists from “The Princess and the Frog” to bring Tiana’s Palace to life. The film’s designers took inspiration from the exterior of the original French Market Restaurant in … Read more
A cat decided to take a scenic stroll on the empty rivers of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as construction continues around the site. Perhaps they were feeling nostalgic for Splash Mountain, or hoping for a sneak peek of the upcoming re-themed attraction — we may never fully understand the mysterious motivations behind this unexpected but welcome … Read more
After completely removing the tree atop Splash Mountain, crews are hard at work on other areas of the closed Magic Kingdom attraction as they turn it into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Flume A dozen crew members were gathered around the flume at the bottom of the attraction, where the welding curtains have been taken … Read more