Disney's recent updates point to a potential early opening for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

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Posted: Thursday November 9, 2023 9:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

It is appearing more and more likely that Tiana's Bayou Adventure may open earlier than its originally announced late 2024 timeframe.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure concept model - D23 Expo exhibit

When the project to reimagine Splash Mountain into Tiana's Bayou Adventure was initially announced, Disney's messaging consistently suggested a "late 2024" opening.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure construction at Magic Kingdom

The message changed in an update from Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development - Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, on the official Disney Parks Blog in mid-October, which referred to a "2024" opening.

Another announcement from Disney made during yesterday's Q4 2023 earnings report reiterated the "2024" opening. This mention was even more significant because Tiana's Bayou Adventure was included in a timeline with entries for "2024" and "Late 2024." Tiana's Bayou Adventure was placed in the "2024" list, with the DVC Polynesian Resort project being placed in the "Late 2024" list.

While the recent shift does seem to suggest Tiana's Bayou Adventure may open earlier than initially announced, the 2024 timeline does still give Disney the option of a late 2024 opening if needed.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure concept model - D23 Expo exhibit

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wishesnighttimespec3 minutes ago

Yes! Can be seen in this video:

SpectroMan937 minutes ago

Sure, but I don't think its fair to judge its merit based on the view of external visuals that have nothing to do with the actual attraction itself? I mean I don't tell people I love Expedition Everest because I can see Tower of Terror in the front row at the top.

haveyoumetmark23 minutes ago

The steam in the station is back up and running again. I was shocked myself.

Starship82423 minutes ago

I'm still annoyed that they removed the mermaids. Can someone explain to me why they did that.

Brer Oswald26 minutes ago

It's about the little things. On it's own, it isn't that big of a deal, but when there are so many questionable changes made with this overhaul (changes that have nothing to do with the different character theme), it adds up.

Bocabear39 minutes ago

I remember it too....and the steam when the trains came into the station...a little effect but went so far in making you feel like you were taking a steam train up the mountain... It was great!! There were always rumors that as soon as Pandora opened they would go back and fix all of Everest....but I guess that will not happen... especially if they move forward with Indiana Jones and Encanto... It would have to be after those tings were up and running...so at least another 5 years...and by then, the attraction will be 23 years old....

Zummi Gummi39 minutes ago

The mist wall with Davey Jones or Blackbeard has been gone since they removed the mermaids.

TTA9441 minutes ago

Is the mist wall in POTC permanently off? Or have they must not fixed it yet?

rtmachine43 minutes ago

So does anyone know if the mist will be water or a fogging system ?

𝕴𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖗9744 minutes ago

I saw Everest in its Glory Days! Full mist, full motion on the yeti, even the bird on a stick! The mist effect was really cool.

wdwmagic46 minutes ago

Well at the top of Everest you are supposed to be pretty much in the clouds, and there was an elaborate misting system installed to cover the peaks with dense mist, visible from the ground and on the ride. The mist system had all kinds of issues, including corroding all kinds of systems, and was permanently deactivated.

Purduevian51 minutes ago

Some might call it a mist opportunity... I'll take a self imposed 24 ban on this thread sorry.

neo99995552 minutes ago

Wait what?! I've never heard of that. Regarding Tiana, I am happy to wait to ride to see how it all comes together. I still have a lot of faith in this ride. I did LOVE that brief view of the park right before the drop, but you get a similar view earlier in the ride which is also quite nice.