In an unexpected display of humor and digital mischief, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was recently updated on Google Maps to reflect its new title as a “bathroom.” This change, labeled by an anonymous Disney Parks fan, came just weeks ahead of the ride’s scheduled opening on November 15, 2024, at Disneyland Resort.
The digital graffiti incited a wave of reactions among Disney Parks fans. As Disneyland Park guests prepare for the transformation to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, this quirky update serves as a humorous footnote in the ongoing narrative of the ride’s evolution.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s Grand Opening
While Disneyland Resort gears up for the grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, it does so amid discussions and protests surrounding the previous iteration of the theme park ride. Numerous petitions emerged over the past few years advocating for the retention of Splash Mountain, with some park-goers feeling nostalgic towards the controversial Song of the South (1946) attraction.
The makeover symbolizes a significant cultural shift, aligning Disney’s narratives more closely with contemporary values and representation. The anticipation surrounding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure invites speculation about how the ride will honor its source material.
Digital Vandalism and Humor Online
The Google Maps modification labeling Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as a “bathroom” became a sensation on Reddit, where u/LtSmash_ shared these screenshots:
Ok, who did this?
One comment playfully called it “Tiana’s Baño Adventure.” Another remarked that both the Splash Mountain retheme and the bathroom were “log rides.”
Still, some fans expressed concerns that the bathroom label symbolized a dismissal of its importance.
“Tiana’s is better than Splash was,” one Disney Parks fan argued. “The only people calling it terrible — which is what tagging it as a bathroom is implying — are YouTubers who make their living screaming about how everything is ‘woke’ now and they hate it.”
Which is better: Splash Mountain or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? In the comments, share your opinion on the retheme with Disney Dining.
This post is absolutely correct. Disney Board? Are you watching these comments. Bring Splash Mountain back. Create a new, separate ride for Tiana if you must, but don’t destroy the great rides that were created under Walt’s leadership.