Well, this is interesting.
Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the 2022 D23 Expo
For MONTHS, we’ve been watching all of the progress happening in Magic Kingdom as Splash Mountain is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We’ve been watching for updates about the ride’s animatronics, eagerly awaiting the chance to smell beignets in the queue(!!), and sharing the latest news with you. Disney already announced that the ride would be opening in Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2024, but then we got a SURPRISE announcement.
Disney shared a press release stating that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open in Magic Kingdom on June 28th, 2024. The news came early on the morning of May 12th, but here’s where things get interesting.
Before dropping the press release, Disney teased a “special announcement as we gear up to celebrate the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World!” There’s a “Disney Night” episode of American Idol premiering May 12th at 8PM ET on ABC.
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But shortly after sharing that press release with the opening date, Disney took down the announcement. So…did Disney accidentally reveal the opening date EARLY?
The press release dateline reads “(TBA, 2024),” which leads us to believe that this was NOT ready for the public to see.
Screen Shot of Press Release From Disney Press Website
And here’s the “after” screenshot of the same page. Disney has announced things mistakenly before, and this is usually the process in place.
Press Release Removed From Press Website
So, I guess we’re gonna wait and see what’s announced on American Idol tonight and hope it’s the OFFICIAL official opening date!
We’re Expecting Disney To Confirm Some BIG Tiana’s Bayou Adventure News TONIGHT
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a Princess and the Frog re-theme of Splash Mountain. The ride will pick up after the Princess and the Frog movie, where you will “join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.”
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During the ride, look out for Princess Tiana in a NEW look, and you’ll see other characters, like Eudora, Charlotte, “Big Daddy,” the King and Queen of Maldonia, Prince Naveen, Louis, Mama Odie, and even Prince Ralphie (Naveen’s brother).
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For more Tiana news, see our stories below:
- FIRST LOOK at NEW Tiana Animatronic for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- The ONE Thing That’ll SHOCK You About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World
- Splash Mountain vs. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: HUGE Changes After One Year
- Disney Imagineer Comments on What Comes After the Drop at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
To learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, click here!
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What is thr possibility of a soft opening prior to that date?
Super bummed. We travel to WDW on 05/28 though 06/05, and won’t be back to WDW until 2026.
Can we expect Mama Odie to yell at the guests and tell us we’re crazy?
I wonder if this will be available to ride during the MNSSHP ??