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Things are changing a lot in Disney World these days!
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The EPCOT transformation is nearly complete, several hotels are getting big makeovers, and the old Splash Mountain is getting converted into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Outside of the ride being closed, that last one hasn’t affected park traffic too much…until now!
There’s a BIG construction project that you probably noticed in Magic Kingdom!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
That’s right — currently, Disney is renovating the old Splash Mountain ride into a new Princess and the Frog-themed attraction called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The makeover is taking place on both the east and west coasts, but in Magic Kingdom, it’s causing some changes recently!
“At Country Bear Hall you could be different and still fit in.”
Country Bear Jamboree
Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom in Disney World is certainly a unique experience. The show centers around animatronic bears who talk, sing, and play instruments to a usually giggling audience. Admittedly, as we progress further and further into the 21st century, the show has become more niche and a relic of the old days of the Disney Parks. This is likely why Disney is closing the show temporarily to give it an update. Disney hopes Country Bear Jamboree will become a headliner when it reopens — but will it actually?
It’s been nearly a year since Splash Mountain closed its gates for good at Disney World.
Splash Mountain
Now, we’ve been checking in a few times per week to check out the progress on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! The upcoming Princess and the Frog-themed ride will share the same ride layout and mechanics (that we know of), but will feature theming straight from the bayou of Louisiana. We’ve seen some GREAT concept art and sneak peeks, and we can never resist seeing the construction take place for ourselves. This week, we checked in on the attraction’s progress and noticed something.
When it comes to beloved Magic Kingdom rides, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is at the top of the list for many.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Located in Frontierland, the western ghost town-themed coaster is a great choice for those looking for a family-friendly ride. Plus, it’s one of our FAVORITE places to catch the Magic Kingdom fireworks each night. If you’ll be visiting Disney World in January, though, you might not be able to ride the attraction…
The only true constant about Disney World is that it’s always changing.
Frontierland at Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom is an absolute Disney World icon. From the towering Cinderella Castle to the futuristic Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom has no shortage of Disney Parks legends. However, out in Frontierland, one notable mountain isn’t showing its usual shine. [Read more…]
Sometimes Mondays can be really rough, even for Disney World. Today, we spotted one restaurant in particular that was seriously struggling.
Magic Kingdom Entrance
We’ve seen restaurants and rides having rough days in this park before — Casey’s Corner was unexpectedly closed for a while a couple of weeks ago, and Space Mountain went down for HOURS earlier in September. Now, a popular spot in Frontierland has a case of the Mondays. [Read more…]
The date: July 17, 1955. The man: Walt Disney. The words: “To all who come to this happy place: Welcome.” The occasion: the Opening Day of Disneyland!
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
On February 8, 2001, Disney California Adventure joined Disneyland Park as the second theme park in Disneyland Resort. Today, we’re doing a side-by-side comparison so you can get to know each of the parks with respect to each other’s differences and similarities. From park size and crowd attendance to themed lands and icons and beyond, let’s explore what makes each park unique! [Read more…]
Everyone has their picks for the ideal places to go when you’ve got to “go,” but we’re here to reintroduce you to a familiar option.
We never knew bathrooms could be so controversial
With so much going on in Frontierland near the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction, it can be hard to navigate all of the construction to see exactly what is still open and what’s closed. We recently said goodbye to the pressed penny machines that held the last remnants of Splash Mountain in that same area. Listen, we recognize that there’s a preference as to which bathrooms are the best to visit in Disney World, and we’re here to tell you about some bathrooms we think you need to consider adding to your list. [Read more…]
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is opening next year in both Disney World and Disneyland, and now we have NEW details about the animatronics and characters that you’ll see on the ride!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney
During a recent media event in New Orleans, Disney shared a behind-the-scenes look at how the story and ride are coming together, combining familiar characters with new ones. [Read more…]
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