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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens Early at Disneyland, Guests Seen Riding

As Disneyland Resort prepares to open Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on November 15, 2024, the first guests have been spotted riding the rethemed Splash Mountain attraction.

Splash Mountain closed at Disneyland Park in May 2023. The Song of the South (1946) log flume ride was long criticized for its association with the widely banned film, which portrayed a white-washed version of post-Civil War life for Black Americans.

Splash Mountain
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Walt Disney World Resort opened its version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure earlier this year. Guests join Princess Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos), Louis (Michael-Leon Wooley), Mama Odie (Jenifer Lewis), and other Princess and the Frog (2009) favorites as they prepare for a party in New Orleans. Guests help the Disney Princess build the perfect band for the celebration on the Bayou!

Disneyland Resort’s Splash Mountain retheme is said to feature a similar storyline with modified animatronics to fit the attraction’s layout. Like Magic Kingdom Park’s version, Disneyland Park’s log flume attraction features the same track and ride vehicles as its predecessor.

Frogs on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
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This week, Disney cast members were spotted previewing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ahead of guests. Multiple social media users shared videos of the Disneyland Resort employees on the outdoor portions of the attraction.

In one clip, TikTok user @bibbidibobbidialyson shouted at the Disney cast members on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and asked how it was.

@bibbidibobbidibalyson

Will I be seeing any other magic keyholders on the 21st?? #tianasbayouadventure #disneyland #disney #crittercountry #magickeyholder #castmember #castmemberpreview #foryou #fyp

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“Great!” one Disney cast member replied.

Groups of cast members waved at guests, soaked from the ride’s biggest drop.

A sign for "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" is illuminated at night, surrounded by themed decorations and foliage. Colorful lights cast a vibrant glow on the landscape, including a tall, ornate tower and mountain in the background. A wooden picket fence is in the foreground.
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TikTok user @mydisneylounge also shared a video of Disney cast members previewing the attraction. Like the previous video, the soaked employees smiled and waved at guests on the bridge above them.

@mydisneylounge

Disneyland Cast Member Preview Day for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure #mydisneylounge #disneylove #disney #disneyfan #disneyparks #disneylandresort #disneylandresortcalifornia #anaheim #disneyland #dca #disneyattractions #california #disneyprincess #princessandthefrog #themeparks #themeparkrides@Disney Parks @Disney

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Disneyland Park on November 15, 2024. Magic Key Pass Holders will be able to preview the rethemed Splash Mountain attraction beginning on October 21, 2024.

Have you been on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort? In the comments, share your thoughts on the ride with Disney Dining. 

Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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