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)

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, April 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

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

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

Splash Mountain at Disneyland

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: Crews Begin Cutting Down Splash Mountain Tree at Magic Kingdom

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

Oversight Board Gears Up for Legal Battle with Disney Featuring 'Fanciful Characters' and King Charles III's Descendants, Marvel Entertainment Chairman Ike Perlmutter Laid Off, & More: Daily Recap (3/29/23)

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PHOTOS: Scaffolding Now Surrounds Splash Mountain Tree, Removal Imminent as Tiana's Bayou Adventure Progresses at Magic Kingdom

Splash Mountain tree with scaffolding around it

Scaffolding now completely surrounds the tree at the top of Splash Mountain as crews prepare to remove it for the transformation of the Magic Kingdom attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Tree Scaffolding covers much of the attraction’s mountainous façade, too, and we have seen large holes cut into the fake rockwork. Scaffolding wraps … Read more

CONFIRMED: Splash Mountain at Disneyland to Close Forever in May 2023

Disneyland's Splash Mountain, featuring a rocky mountain facade, a millhouse, wooden fencing and lush greenery under a blue sky.

UPDATE: Disneyland Resort is unwilling to confirm the date that was released to the OC Register and is stating there is no current date set for the closure of the attraction. Rumors first reported on WDWNT.com of Splash Mountain’s closure at Disneyland have been confirmed and the ride will cease operation in May 2023, according … Read more