Disney shares more details on the new Malaika Favorite artwork coming to Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Gallery / 8 Photos
Malaika Favorite mural at Tiana's Bayou Adventure

See all 8

Posted: Thursday October 12, 2023 10:!4am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has shared more details on the new mural that is part of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, opening in late 2024 at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Malaika Favorite mural at Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Hailing from Louisiana, artist Malaika Favorite has produced all-new artwork that will decorate the walls as part of the queue of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Watch the video below to hear from Malaika.

Taking inspiration from the numerous murals and other works of art that decorate building exteriors throughout New Orleans, Princess Tiana's desire to adorn the location with art is in keeping with the spirit that artwork is to be enjoyed and accessed by everyone.

Malaika Favorite mural at Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Continuing the storyline from "The Princess and the Frog," Malaika's mural for Tiana's Bayou Adventure features a collage of scenes displayed on two of the building's exterior walls as you enter the indoor queue. These scenes highlight Tiana's professional journey and the creation of Tiana's Foods. When Tiana was young, her father made her promise to "never, ever lose sight of what is really important," and the mural will reflect those elements: family, friends, food, music, art, and bringing folks together.

Malaika Favorite mural at Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development - Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies said, "I am humbled by the level of research and detail Walt Disney Imagineering has paid to bringing the authenticity of New Orleans to Disney parks and resorts to immerse guests in this empowering tale. When you visit Tiana's Bayou Adventure, we want you to feel like you have truly stepped foot inside the next chapter of "The Princess and the Frog" in a way only Disney can bring to life."

Malaika Favorite mural at Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Discuss on the Forums

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

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.

Trauma8 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.

Trauma8 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.