tiana's bayou adventure Archives

Woman Trespassed for Pushing Elderly Guests in Line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Governor DeSantis Signs Land Use Bill Into Law to Void Disney & Reedy Creek Development Agreement, & More: Daily Recap (5/5/23)

May 5, 2023

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PHOTOS: Rockwork Painted in Flume for Splash Mountain Transformation into Tiana's Bayou Adventure

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

We noticed a few changes in progress on the flume within the Splash Mountain transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, including painting on the newly reconstructed rockwork. Flume Construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Several changes are taking place within the flume portion of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It looks like crew members have started to scrape away … Read more

Federal Judge in Disney-DeSantis Lawsuit Recuses Himself, Walt Disney World Cast Member Constance Lynn Campbell Reported Missing, & More: Daily Recap (4/29/23)

April 29, 2023

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PHOTOS: Mountainside Repainting Underway for Transformation of Splash Mountain to Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

April 29, 2023

Painting of the rockwork for the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure transformation of Splash Mountain continues. Façade Construction continues to progress as the team transforms Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Several crew members were spotted working on the attraction’s front façade today. Metal scaffolding and walkways are in place to support Cast Member safety. This yellow … Read more

Crews Prepare to Tear Up Queue of Splash Mountain for Tiana's Bayou Adventure Transformation at Magic Kingdom

April 28, 2023

Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom is being transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with an expected opening date in late 2024. Cats are the first “guests” to explore the attraction, but we can only see it from over and around construction walls. Splash Mountain Construction Scaffolding covers the mountain, where trees have been removed to make … Read more

VIDEO: Adventurous Feline Claims First Ride on Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

April 19, 2023

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

Experts Say Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board's 'Superior Authority' Resolution Won't Work, Bob Iger 'Glad' to Meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Feud, & More: Daily Recap (4/13/23)

April 13, 2023

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PHOTOS: Crews Start Patching Holes in Splash Mountain Façade at Magic Kingdom for Tiana's Bayou Adventure Transformation

April 13, 2023

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

Disney's Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Food and Merchandise Revealed, Garden Grill Breakfast Menu and Prices, & More: Daily Recap (4/12/23)

April 12, 2023

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CONCEPT ART: Mama Odie Appearing in Tiana's Bayou Adventure

April 12, 2023

Mama Odie concept art for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Disney has released new concept art of Mama Odie in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new attraction opening next year at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Mama Odie Concept Art Jennifer Lewis will reprise her role as Mama Odie, Tiana’s “Fairy Godmother” of the bayou. The concept art shows her standing in the crow’s nest of … Read more

BREAKING: Splash Mountain Closing Permanently at Disneyland on May 31

April 12, 2023

Splash Mountain will be closed permanently at Disneyland Park beginning on May 31, 2023. The last day to ride the attraction will be May 30, 2023. Splash Mountain will then be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is expected to open in 2024 at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Coinciding with the announcement, Disney also … Read more

PHOTOS: Welding Curtains In Place For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation at Magic Kingdom

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

We saw what appear to be welding curtains set up above the track of Splash Mountain to help facilitate the reimagining of the attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom today. Tree Completely Removed Atop Splash Mountain Just three days ago, crews were spotted cutting down the tree sitting atop Splash Mountain. Now it … Read more

Florida Man Gets Drunk at Disney Springs and Warns Police That They 'Better Hope He Is Never Their Nurse,' 'Return of the Jedi' Returning to Theaters, & More: Daily Recap (4/8/23)

April 8, 2023

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PHOTOS: Most of Splash Mountain Tree Now Gone For Tiana's Bayou Adventure Transformation at Magic Kingdom

April 8, 2023

This week, crews began cutting down the Splash Mountain tree as the Magic Kingdom attraction is turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Now, most of the tree is gone from the top of the mountain. Splash Mountain Tree Although the tree was originally part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art, it was later revealed that it would … Read more

Annual Pass Sales Resuming This Month at Walt Disney World, MagicBand+ Coming to Disney Cruise Line, & More: Daily Recap (4/6/23)

April 6, 2023

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PHOTOS: Crews Begin Cutting Down Splash Mountain Tree at Magic Kingdom

April 5, 2023

Crews have begun cutting into the Splash Mountain tree at Magic Kingdom to remove it as the ride is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Tree Although the tree was originally part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art, it was later revealed that it would be removed as the ride’s backstory was altered. Late last month, … Read more