Gemini Explains: Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Tiana's Bayou Adventure is an upcoming log flume attraction at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom theme parks. It is based on the 2009 Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog and is set to open in summer 2024. The ride will be a reimagining of the existing Splash Mountain attractions, which were based on the controversial 1946 film Song of the South.

The new ride will follow Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis on a Mardi Gras celebration adventure through the bayou. Riders will encounter other characters from the film, such as Naveen, Ray, and Mama Odie, as well as new characters created for the ride. The ride will feature music from the film, as well as new songs written for the attraction.

The ride experience will begin with a peaceful outdoor float-through that will lead to indoor dark ride segments. The climax of the ride will be a 40-foot (12 m) drop, followed by an indoor finale.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure is being designed by a team of Walt Disney Imagineering creatives, led by Senior Creative Producer Charita Carter. The ride is being praised for its representation of African American culture and for its focus on a strong female protagonist.

Here are some additional details about Tiana's Bayou Adventure:
Opening date: Summer 2024
Location: Disneyland Park (Anaheim, California) and Magic Kingdom (Orlando, Florida)
Ride type: Log flume
Theme: The Princess and the Frog
Drop height: 40 feet (12 m)
Features: Music from the film, new songs, animatronic figures, special effects

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