Tiana's Bayou Adventure Set to Open at Disneyland in November 2024

Aug 11, 2024 in "Disneyland Resort"

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Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure Poster

Posted: Sunday August 11, 2024 10:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

At the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro announced that Disneyland's highly anticipated Tiana's Bayou Adventure will officially open on November 15, 2024. Inspired by Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," the attraction will debut as part of the newly renamed Bayou Country, formerly Critter Country.

Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure Poster

Bayou Country, which sits adjacent to New Orleans Square, will feature Tiana's Bayou Adventure as its centerpiece, offering guests a vibrant environment filled with nods to the film and the Louisiana bayou. The area will immerse visitors in the charm and music of the region, surrounded by shady trees and a lively atmosphere.

In addition to the new attraction, Bayou Country will also be home to familiar favorites like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes. The area will see the reopening of the Hungry Bear Restaurant, newly reimagined as the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, which promises to offer scenic dining along the riverside.

Merchandise locations in Bayou Country will include Ray's Berets and Louis' Critter Club, where guests can find themed items inspired by the bayou and its inhabitants. Pooh Corner will continue to offer sweet treats for those exploring the new land.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened earlier this year at Walt Disney World, and the Disneyland version is set to bring a similar experience to the West Coast.

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Disney Analyst23 hours ago

The average guest it not like the rest of us. Yes the theme and story is what makes Disney parks special, and has cemented their legacy. But soooo many visitors never truly notice those details. They just go because it’s Disney, and has a long, well regarded history. While I think those details, the theming, story, do matter, regardless if the average guest notices. But we also need to recognize we are now in a time where many will just look for something that is pretty, seems high tech or fancy, or trendy, and could care less about the story, as long as they can get the perfect instagram or TikTok post out of it.

mickEblu1 day ago

Disney is the theme!

Brer Oswald1 day ago

Why even go to a theme park if you don’t care about the rides having a theme?

DarkMetroid5671 day ago

DL’s pace doesn’t help. I didn’t realize Splash had a story until I rode the MK version as an adult.

Parteecia1 day ago

Talking to myself here, I met up with a friend who had a pass for several years before the pandemic. She and her husband went for the first time since then a few weeks ago. They were also so distracted by getting soaked that they had no idea of the plotline. She guessed that we were gathering food and missed the whole music/shrinking/growing schtick. I would bet that the overwhelming majority are like us. They may ride it because they heard that it's changed but it doesn't make a difference in their enjoyment either way. I think it will continue with wait times similar to Splash. And sell more merch.

chadwpalm1 day ago

It's Disney's fault. The original queue looked like this: It had a guard rail in front of the rocks. During the changeover they did this: Most likely an effort to generate additional space to put that planter to the right.

Phroobar1 day ago

If that is where I am thinking of, then it has always been there.

PiratesMansion2 days ago

Was the rockwork in the line modified for TBA, or is it the same rockwork that's always been there?

Phroobar2 days ago

So after 36 years kids climbing to close to the flume is a problem? I guess today's parents are too drunk to notice their kids are in danger.

Heppenheimer2 days ago

Looks like some very large birds have been here.

Parteecia2 days ago

Finally rode it for the first time this afternoon. It was posted at 60 minutes but we actually waited 75 minutes. I got the front seat. I was glad that I wore a poncho and rain pants because some parts were wetter than diving into a pool. Strangely, my shoes stayed completely dry. As for the makeover, if I hadn't been reading along here I would never have guessed the theme. Honestly, we were laughing so hard at getting drenched that we only noticed bits of scenery and none of the story. The only thing that stood out to me was the party Tiana. The way she was standing so still while singing made me think of a hostage situation. So my overall rating was 10/10 for hilarity and oh yeah there was some music and such.

EagleScout61012 days ago

Seems like something they probably should've thought of while the ride was down if kids climbing close to the flume was an issue

Touchdown21 days ago

That hour after is really the peak. I always do PotC immediately after F! When I get off the area is empty. At some point I will do HM, always, but the rest of the time I sprinkle in Indy, BTMRR, Sweeper Train, iasw holiday, Matterhorn, Alice or PPF. It’s why I’m so frustrated at them closing ROTR and TBA early because they would be on this list. 3 rides (including PotC) are the minimum, 4 is typical, and really good nights and luck get me 5 rides in that time.

DarkMetroid56721 days ago

FINALLY made it on Tiana. I made it onto TDL Splash about four months ago. I’m happy. I preferred the first half to Splash. Did not really miss the tension in the drop. The finale is technically impressive but I agree that it’s a downgrade from Zip-a-dee-doo-dah. But I’d gladly ride it again and my party was glad to ride it despite the water hitting pretty hard in the cold night.