When Will the Tiana's Bayou Adventure Ride Open in Disneyland?

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened last month at Magic Kingdom in Disney World but we still have some questions that have been lingering on our minds.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland

When Disney announced that Splash Mountain would be reimagined to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure back in 2020, we learned that the new attraction would not only grace Disney World, but Disneyland Park as well. Disneyland began construction on the project after Disney World started its version of the ride, so it makes sense that it’s lagged behind, but now that we’ve been there and done that with Disney World’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, all eyes have turned to The Happiest Place on Earth.

Per the official Disneyland website (and actual signs around Disneyland), Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is still slated to open in 2024 at Disneyland. As to the exact date, we still don’t know. Disney has been pretty tight-lipped so far about the Disneyland version. Still, that hasn’t stopped us from speculating and we might have a few guesses as to when the ride could eventually open.

Construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

We visit Disneyland multiple times every week and monitor the progress the ride is making. Basing our observations on Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure timeline, the Disneyland version looks to be making good progress and right now we have no reason to doubt Disney’s 2024 timeline. So operating on the assumption that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open this year, there are a few options Disneyland has to roll out this new attraction.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

First and foremost, Disney would need time to finish construction, do ride testing, and hold previews, so expecting an official opening date before September is pretty much off the table. It’s always possible that Disney gets an exponential amount of work done in July and August that expedites the opening timeline, but we’re speculating that development will continue through August. As we said, we’re visiting frequently and while construction is moving, our reporters have yet to see anything that makes them go, “Oh, this looks about ready to open!”

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World

So here’s where things start to get serious. September and the fall is a big time at the Disneyland Resort, as it is in the middle of Halloween Time. Haunted Mansion will have returned with its holiday overlay, Oogie Boogie Bash will be ongoing, and the resort will be experiencing increased interest. It could make sense for Disney to turn the hype levels from 10 to 11 by rolling out Tiana’s Bayou Adventure around Halloween.

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After Halloween, the next plausible opening timeframe would be before November 15th, Disneyland’s holiday season. The time between Halloween Time and the holiday season at Disneyland is typically considered one of the resort’s offseasons, so it could make sense to drum up demand by officially opening Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Louis on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Finally, the only time left when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure could open in Disneyland is around the holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas already draw in massive crowds and Disneyland could possibly use this to its advantage when opening Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. With that said, this is also the end of the year and the ride would have to open then just to meet the 2024 deadline, and that could simply be enough justification.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Of course, all of this is speculation and it’s always possible that Disneyland delays the grand opening into 2025. Regardless, we’ll continue to keep you posted on all Tiana’s Bayou Adventure updates as well as all the latest Disneyland news, tips, reviews, and more, so stay tuned right here at the Disney Food Blog!