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

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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EagleScout6109 hours ago

https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/tianas-bayou-adventure-effects-status-watch.985717/ Made an effects thread for Bayou for easier documentation

Trauma14 hours ago

Makes you excited for the future projects doesn’t it? I’m sure losing Rivers of America will be worth it!!

EagleScout61014 hours ago

I don't even have a joke for this. This is just pathetic shape for a new attraction: - Mill Tiana’s head and mouth aren't working - Louis' Okra isn't moving - Rara Louis' mouth isn't working. He has also lost alot of his movement - Phineas the fox is moving slower than she should be. - Stump Tiana is paralyzed from the neck down - Louis' tail isn't wiggling - Magic swirling lights before the dip drop don't activate - Giant Tiana and Louis don't activate, just swaying awkwardly - Mama Odie screen before the lift hill is broken (Has been for weeks) - Mama Odie at the top of the drop isn't moving her mouth - Finale Louis' mouth is broken - Apollo is completely frozen - Mama Odie at the finale is only looping the line "This party wouldn't be what it is without you!" - Juju isn't working

Agent H3 days ago

“There are going to be 999 pages of this thread but there’s room for a thousand!” “Evil laughter”

lentesta3 days ago

This is hilarious. Thank you.

Jrb19794 days ago

My beef isn't due to Splash being replaced, I've come to terms with that. My beef is to all to do with the amount of downtime and the issues the AAs have. It's been open less than a year and it's already plagued with issues.

Chi844 days ago

There must be some satisfaction in it.

Jedi144 days ago

I wouldn’t get your hopes up. This is a Disney Parks fan forum, certain emotions tend to fester.

DarkMetroid5674 days ago

but eventually. Like. You gotta let go? Right? Even if you’re 100% right about how sad it is — how does it help to dwell? Everytime I open one of these conversations on here or Twitter I just feel real bad.

Chi844 days ago

I’m guessing the thread would have died a long time ago if the ride didn’t break down so often. Just adds fuel to the . . . whatever you call what’s going on.

DarkMetroid5674 days ago

922 pages of the stages of grief, surely there will not be 922 more to go…

Disgruntled Walt4 days ago

Whoo you're on fire tonight!

Agent H4 days ago

Okay you can never avoid dating something cause it’s always of the time it was made in. Frontierland was chasing a fad just as much as any minions based land today does. And most of the ips that have been chosen are actually pretty timeless. Harry Potter. Mario. Star wars. Frozen. Toy Story. Marvel. Jurassic Park.