The Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction is finally here at Disneyland and if you’ll be goin’ down the bayou to enjoy the new journey then this guide will give you a good look at everything that Disney Imagineers have to ensure a splashing good time. The attraction officially opens on November 15, 2024.

Here’s everything you need to know about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland.

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A complete daytime look at both the queue and full on-ride POV of the attraction!

At night, the attraction takes on a whole new magical aura with lighting to accentuate the exterior. Check out our full look in this video from the first day of Magic Key previews!

Safety Considerations

• Virtual Queue Only: There is no standby line for this attraction. You must have a Virtual Queue boarding group to ride.
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Available in limited supply
• Height Limit: 40″ or taller. Children under age 7 years must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older.
• Single Rider: Yes
• Rider Switch: Yes
• 3D Glasses: No
• Accessibility: Guests must transfer from wheelchair or ECV in order to experience this attraction. A transfer device is available, speak to Cast Members at the location.
• Experiences: Big Drops, Sudden Stops, High Speeds, Water Ride, Thrill Ride
• Safety Warning: For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Learn more on the official website.

How to Ride

There’s currently no standby line for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. In order to ensure your spot on the attraction, you’ll need to either secure a complimentary Virtual Queue Reservation OR purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass — both of which are subject to limited availability. See our full guide below for details.

MORE INFO: DETAILS: Virtual Queue, Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland

About the Attraction

The familiar log flume attraction is a Disney Parks classic and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure offers a fresh journey through the bayou, blending lively music, fun storytelling, vibrant scenes, and a host of new and familiar characters.

Many of the film’s original cast returned to voice the characters they brought to life including Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana, Jenifer Lewis as Mama Odie, and Michael Leon Wooley as Louis. Legendary Disney animators including Mark Henn, Eric Goldberg, and Randy Haycock who animated for the film were also included for consultation for the animation work and designs of the animatronic figures in the attraction.

Iconic songs from the film are heard along the way including “Dig a Little Deeper”, “Gonna Take You There”, and “Almost There.” Terence Blanchard, (who originally contributed to the music of the original The Princess and the Frog soundtrack), returned to craft music for the attraction. Other new sounds include a brand new song for Tiana called “Special Spice” (which you can listen to here) that she sings in the attraction’s finale. The song was written and produced by Grammy Award-winning musician PJ Morton who fans may know from the band Maroon 5.

The Story

Not just a new chapter for the former Splash Mountain, this attraction also serves as a new chapter in the life of Princess Tiana. Taking place after the events of the The Princess and the Frog, the story fast forwards to Tiana’s new life in New Orleans with not just a bustling Tiana’s Palace restaurant (which you can actually eat at in Disneyland) but also her own co-op business: Tiana’s Foods. This extra bit of backstory sets up the first part of the attraction as you make your way through the queue.

The former logging company is now a former salt mine and it finds new life yet again as the headquarters for Tiana’s Foods. As you make your way through the Tiana’s work space, you’ll find her office, her test kitchen, and other areas that are loaded with fun tributes and details. From a plate of fresh-made beignets (which you can smell) to knick-knacks, newspapers, and framed photos building up the 1920s backdrop for the attraction. As a special tribute, you’ll also find personal touches for Tiana including references to recipes and awards as well as her mother Eudora, a dressmaker, and her father James, a World War I veteran.

Eagle-eyed guests will spot small details in the queue that allude to the story that will unfold in the attraction — Tiana and Naveen are hosting a big Mardi Gras party at their home and everyone is invited! There’s just one small hitch that’s keeping the party from being the bee’s knees… there’s no band! Tiana and Louis need help finding the right musical sounds for the party and we’re along for the musical adventure.

As you’re going down the bayou, you’ll encounter a slew of critter crew playing different styles of the rich musical makeup of the city of New Orleans from a band of bayou critters performing  zydeco music to a larger group of critters filing the air with celebrational rara sounds and even a frog-sized crew performing Afro-Cuban jazz tunes. Like a rich gumbo, Tiana’s party is gonna need a blend of them all! At one point, Mama Odie and Juju even transform the entire log down into the size of frogs to venture deeper into the bayou before the epic splash-down washes off the magic.

After the iconic 50-foot drop, we find ourselves at Fleur du Bayou, the home of Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. The lively bands provide the musical backdrop for a party that features not just the critters we’ve encountered but also many familiar faces from The Princess and the Frog film including Eudora, Charlotte, “Big Daddy,” the King and Queen of Maldonia, and Naveen’s younger brother Prince Ralphie.

Behind the Magic

We have several looks closer at the beautiful new attraction including some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and closer looks at the intricate details that Disney Imagineering has crafted for this new adventure.

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Attraction Exterior

Exterior Queue

Tiana’s Office

Tiana’s Foods

 

Tiana’s Test Kitchen

Loading Dock

Old Mill

Tiana’s Foods Gardens

Goin’ Down the Bayou

Splash Down

Grand Finale

Unloading Dock

See it for Yourself

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure retheme of Splash Mountain officially opens at Disneyland on November 15, 2024. The Walt Disney World version in Magic Kingdom is already open.

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