Walt Disney Imagineering unveils progress on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Animatronics

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Louis Audio-Animatronic figure at Walt Disney Imagineering

Posted: Monday September 11, 2023 10:53am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

During this past weekend's Destination D23 event, Walt Disney Imagineering gave us a rare look inside the Audio-Animatronics Workshop as work continues on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Louis Audio-Animatronic figure at Walt Disney Imagineering

In the video below, a large audio-animatronic version of Louis is being assembled before being installed inside the attraction.

Speaking at the event, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro said, "These folks are doing amazing work. They're hard at work on all the figures that we're just packing into this attraction. It's going to be such a great experience experience, bringing you a new story from Tiana's world that picks off right where that classic film left off."

Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in late 2024 at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Disneyland.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure logo

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Disgruntled Walt7 hours ago

Can't you take a joke? Do I have to put a winky face? Of course we're allowed to have different opinions. I remember saying the exact same thing to people on this board when things about TBA looked "more promising" to some. People said I would be proven wrong about the ride, and I was proven right.

Tha Realest7 hours ago

Lots of high profile projects underway, but haven’t seen any of the principals involved with this one attached to any of them.

Chi847 hours ago

I brought it up because you said the theming was mindless and boring. A lot of people disagree with that and enjoy the attraction.

Trauma7 hours ago

You’re the one who keeps bringing up your grandkids enjoyment of the attraction as if that is somehow relevant to the discussion.

Chi847 hours ago

What an odd reply.

Trauma7 hours ago

Well that really great news I’m sure Disney is relived to hear that. Maybe they can design the entire park for your grandkids and then you will be the only ones there.

Trauma7 hours ago

You forgot to add in the fact that the mediocre attraction is rarely working at 100% or even close.

Chi848 hours ago

Maybe it was designed for young kids. My grandkids really loved it.

Kiff8 hours ago

Just rode Tiana for the first time and the ride video disney released before opening truly didn't do it justice. This ride needs sone serious help. I know Disney has cheaped out on attractions as of late but this is ridiculous. Huge portions of the ride with nothing to see. Mediocre effects throughout when there is something to see. Soundtrack really needs something else. Usually I don't like to see movie tunes reused but maybe they should think about it this case. I thought I could at least accept the change no matter the theme just based on the great ride system but this is just a disaster.

Trauma8 hours ago

The only thing that is fun about this ride is the drop. Not much to think about really since the theming is mindless and boring.

donaldtoo8 hours ago

I would answer this, but I don’t wanna’ be banned, yet again…!!!!! :hilarious:;)

Brer Panther8 hours ago

Why bother? Disney is never going to close down the most inclusive attraction they've ever built.

andre8514 hours ago

I mean, it's hard not to compare when what existed before was so great. It's clear this ride didn't have nearly as much thought or care put into it as its predecessor.