Critter Country has closed as of May 1, 2024 to make way for new shops themed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We toured the Disneyland area on its final day of operation. The Briar Patch The Briar Patch, the former Splash Mountain gift shop, has been open during the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction, but will be … Read more
Crews have removed all the scaffolding from the mountainous salt mine façade of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Salt Mine At one point, scaffolding covered nearly all of the attraction’s façade. More recently, it remained around the mill on the left and on ridges on the sides of the mountain. There’s … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has been updated with a crop of new additions to the queue and attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Update Starting off with the Tiana’s Foods main entrance, the windows have gotten new green shutters. They have a worn effect that matches the rest of the repurposed barn. To the left of the barn, … Read more
Country Bear Vacation Jamboree returning to Tokyo Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrating 35 years with an in-park ceremony, and the debut of Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/24/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has seen a number of new installations in Magic Kingdom, including a welcome banner, doors, and lighting. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Update At the yellow barn that acts as the entrance to Tiana’s Foods, the left side entrance has seen a few updates since being covered with white wood paneling. This entryway … Read more
The new Frontierland train station entrance stairs are complete and open at Magic Kingdom as construction continues on the adjacent Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Frontierland Train Station Stairs During the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Frontierland train station’s exit stairs were demolished and reconstructed. They then acted as the entrance while the original entrance staircase … Read more
The family of the woman who inspired Princess Tiana will be the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, custom plush character ear headbands are coming to Disneyland Resort, and the Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 18, 2024. Walt … Read more
Recently, crews have installed several new props in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom. On Wednesday, we reported on new Tiana’s Foods boxes. There are now several new poles and a structure in the garden. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue The new poles are taller than the lampposts installed in the last few weeks. … Read more
The family of Leah Chase, the inspiration for Princess Tiana, will be the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom when the ride opens this summer. Leah Chase’s Family to Be First to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Charita Carter, the Imagineer leading the development of the reimagined attraction, was among the Disney executives … Read more
A Disney Crew Line crew member arrested for child pornography, a “Peter Pan” Big Ben popcorn bucket revealed for Fantasy Springs, and new Tiana’s Foods props arrive at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/17/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Merchandise … Read more
New Tiana’s Foods props have arrived at the queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Foods Boxes Stacks of wood boxes are outside the queue’s barn. These are near the Tiana’s Foods delivery truck that arrived earlier this month. Each box is branded with a green Tiana’s Foods stamp. The boxes on the … Read more
After the sign for The Briar Patch was removed last month, a temporary sign has gone up on the construction walls around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland. The Briar Patch Sign The new sign resembles a tan piece of cloth with “The Briar Patch” printed on it in a pink-to-blue gradient. It’s located near the … Read more
A member of the Walt Disney World Ambassadors team has given a first-look at a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ear headband. In an Instagram Story posted to the official WDW Ambassador Instagram account, fans were given the first look at the ear headband themed to the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction. The ears are a deep navy, … Read more
In the latest construction update from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we’re taking a look at the new Critter Co-op shop and other progress being made around the attraction, opening this summer at Magic Kingdom. Critter Co-op On a recent visit to Magic Kingdom, we got a closer look at the soon-to-open Critter Co-Op gift shop that’s … Read more
Disney has shared the names and new images of two retail locations coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Retail Locations According to a post on the Disney Parks Instagram account, guests will soon be able to “dig a little deeper into Tiana’s story” at Critter Co-op and Tiana’s Bayou … Read more
Disney Hyperion announced a new “The Princess and the Frog” picture book written by Tiana’s voice actress, Anika Noni Rose, that is seemingly inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. New Book Possibly Inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Tiana’s Perfect Plan – $18.99 The book’s cover art, illustrated by Olivia Duchess, bears a striking resemblance to Tiana’s … Read more