Everything You Need To Know About Disney’s Newest Ride
Spoilers ahead! We had a chance to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Come along with us.
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Get ready for a magical adventure with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! This vibrant, musical journey inspired by Disney’s beloved film “The Princess and the Frog” is set to open at Walt Disney World Resort on June 28, 2024, and will soon enchant guests at Disneyland Resort in California. Clocking in at nearly 11 minutes, it’s one of the longest rides at Magic Kingdom, and it promises a delightful experience.
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The Next Chapter in Tiana’s Story
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure continues the tale after the film’s events. After launching Tiana’s Palace, our determined princess expands her business with an employee-owned cooperative, Tiana’s Foods, located in a revamped salt mining facility.
As you enter Tiana’s Foods, you’ll be greeted by a vibrant mural from Louisiana native artist Malaika Favorite. Look up to see Princess Tiana’s weathervane, a masterpiece crafted by 3rd generation master blacksmith Darryl Reeves in his historic New Orleans workshop. Inside the queue, the aroma of Tiana’s famous “man-catching” beignets will tantalize your senses—not just once, but twice!
Princess Tiana is throwing a Mardi Gras party for the people of New Orleans in 1927, but there’s a hiccup—Prince Naveen and Louis forgot to book a band! The company PA system plays a radio show throughout Tiana’s Foods, where a radio host announces Tiana’s urgent need for musicians.
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Immersive Details and a Call to Action
While waiting in line, explore Tiana’s office and kitchen. You’ll find newspaper clippings, photos of cherished memories, and her to-do list for the party. Everything is checked off except hiring a band!
The radio plays all-new New Orleans-inspired music, arranged by award-winning musician Terence Blanchard, with the announcer inviting everyone to Tiana’s celebration.
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Into the Bayou
Now it’s time to head “down the bayou!” Accept the challenge to find the “missing ingredient” for the party. Hop on log flumes and journey through the cypress trees to discover musical critters playing instruments crafted from found objects. Their Zydeco, Rara, and Afro-Cuban tunes are exactly what Tiana needs!
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A Star-Studded Cast
The attraction features dozens of new Audio-Animatronics figures, including beloved characters from the film like Princess Tiana, Mama Odie, Louis, Prince Naveen, Prince Ralphie, Eudora, and Charlotte, along with the musical critters. Original voice talents, including Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis, and Jenifer Lewis as Mama Odie, reprise their roles.
After a thrilling 50-foot drop, the logs roll into a festive New Orleans neighborhood party at Tiana and Prince Naveen’s home. The celebration is brimming with new and familiar faces, musical critters, and a fresh, original song written by award-winning musician PJ Morton and performed by Anika Noni Rose, “Special Spice.”
Get ready to experience this joyful, musical journey with Princess Tiana and friends—Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is an experience you won’t want to miss!
