Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially open at Disneyland!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

The ride opened to everyone on November 15th after previews for Cast Members, Magic Key Holders, and others. The ride is pretty similar to the one that opened at Disney World earlier this year, other than a few key differences. We’ve noticed less empty space or dark rooms on the ride, the ride vehicle is different than at Magic Kingdom, and a few other things are different. One of the biggest differences, though, that we noticed may have a significant impact on the rest of your day in the park.

Throughout previews, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure riders shared that they felt that they got considerably soaked on the big drop. They believed the amount of water that was used on the drop was significant and that it was “too wet.” This may be a bit of a problem when you are still planning on enjoying the park but now you’re soaking wet.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

When we rode the ride on opening day, we had a similar, damp experience. We got VERY wet, and it felt like it soaked you more than Splash Mountain used to. For this ride, we were sitting in the very back seat of the log.

Up the hill

However, another time we rode it, our reporter’s experience was that it seemed like a normal amount of splash. That time, they were sitting in the middle.

Here we go!

It is possible and likely that the amount of splash you’ll experience will be determined by several factors, including where you’re sitting, how many are in the boat with you, and the probability that the Cast Members can dial up or down the splash effect. In the instance that we didn’t get soaked, we were at a media preview, so it’s possible they had dialed back the splash, knowing that people would be recording their rides.

Prepare to get wet

Regardless, it’s important to realize that this IS a water ride, and it’s VERY likely that you will get wet while riding it. It may be that the splash effect is turned up higher at Disneyland than at Disney World or at different times of the year. If you’re riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, prepare to get wet!

You may get wet…and probably will!

One way to combat the splash is to wear a poncho while you ride, or you can always pack a change of clothes if you don’t want to walk around in soggy ones. The ride at Disneyland is lots of fun for families who have seen The Princess and the Frog, so if you love Tiana, Naveen, and the New Orleans theming, head to Disneyland to ride the new ride now!

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Have you ridden Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland yet? What did you think about the splash? Let us know in the comments!