ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney has announced Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a revamp of Splash Mountain, will open June 28, 2024 at Magic Kingdom.
The “Princess and the Frog”-inspired attraction is set to bring familiar characters to life, as well as new ones.
Disney previously shared the ride will feature dozens of animatronics, with original voice actors reprising their roles, including Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana.
There will also be a new band of critters that were created for the ride.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will feature tunes from the movie and a new original soundtrack from New Orleans artist PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard. The critters featured in the ride will part of a band playing zydeco-style music on instruments they created from items found in the bayou.
Artwork from renowned Louisiana artists, such as Malaika Favorite and Sharika Mahdi will adorn the attraction. Additionally, the scent of freshly made beignets will fill the air as guests wait in the queue, adding to the exprience of strolling through the French Quarter.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, first announced in 2020, is also taking over Disneyland’s former Splash Mountain attraction. That version is set to open “later in 2024.”