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Disney World gives first look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, reveals when ride opens

Kaycee Sloan

Related video: A glimpse of the progress of Tiana’s Bayou at Disney World

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — “The Princess and the Frog” is officially coming to Walt Disney World this summer!

On Tuesday, the Florida resort announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the New Orleans-themed ride that replaced the park’s iconic water ride Splash Mountain, will open just in time for summer vacation.

“With Princess Tiana at the helm, this new attraction ‘digs a little deeper’ into her story after the events of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film ‘The Princess and the Frog,'” Disney said in a press release.

A new mural reveals the opening season for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new attraction opens this summer and will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by the beloved story and characters from the fan-favorite film “The Princess and the Frog.” (Olga Thompson, Photographer)
Walt Disney Imagineering shares a first look at the first-ever Princess Tiana Audio-Animatronics figure, which will debut this summer in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new attraction will feature familiar faces from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “The Princess and the Frog.”
A new mural reveals the opening season for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new attraction opens this summer and will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by the beloved story and characters from the fan-favorite film “The Princess and the Frog.” (Olga Thompson, Photographer)
A first look at a new scene and some of the brand-new characters coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, coming to Magic Kingdom Park, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. and Disneyland Park, Anaheim, Calif., in 2024, will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by the beloved story and characters from the fan-favorite film. (Disney)

The ride, which is set in a Louisiana bayou, will have riders tapping their toes throughout the attraction thanks to the ride’s adorable critters, who sing and play instruments from the natural materials found in the bayou.

In addition to the rides’ funky jazz music inspired by the 2009 movie, the film’s voice actors will reprise their roles to voice the animatronic characters.

According to Disney, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will float riders through the cypress trees and Spanish moss of the bayou as they greet Princess Tiana, Louis, Mama Odie, Eduroa, Charlotte, Prince Ralphie, Prince Naveen, and others.

“The heart of Tiana’s story reminds guests that everyone has the potential to make their dreams a reality,” the park said.

Disney lovers can keep the good times rolling with Tiana and friends this summer when the new thrilling ride opens!