Tiana's Bayou Adventure

I love Tiana. She's literally one of my favorite princesses. Seeing this ride for the first time in person was mind blowing. I loved the colors and scenery surrounding it. You'll definitely get soaked though so make sure you buy a poncho.

This is a great new revamp of the old Splash Mountain. I really liked the animatronics, and the crocodile was really good. There were some broken, and you WILL get wet. We bought ponchos that are quite expensive so make sure to keep them for your next trip. Great ride!

I rode DL Tiana’s Bayou Adventure twice in person on October 23 during CM test and again on November 5th during CM/Magic Key previews. So, most Splash Mountain fans don’t have too. This is considered one of the worst rethemed attractions ever made by current Disney. It is lazy, cheap, rushed, and lacks soul as well as Disney Magic. I highly do not recommend this attraction at Disneyland. The original Splash Mountain was destroyed and rethemed into this abomination of an log flume ride! What was once an epic, iconic, and beloved attraction in Disneyland was turned into an absolute abysmal ride! Those who keep defending this horrible retheme are coping too much. DL TBA Pros: - Original DL Splash infrastructure, track layout, and drops. - Advanced Audio-Animatronics characters. - Frogs are cute and charming. DL TBA Cons: - Convoluted and boring storyline. - Many empty dark spaces with “bayou” foliage. - Boring songs and music. - Lack of true Disney Magic. - Not iconic and not an instant classic. - Soulless - Constant breakdowns - Post-Final Drop section has less hidden speakers, no music, only ambience, and very dark at night. It used to be lit with hurricane lanterns. - Reused altered Splash Mountain set pieces, but bastardized and mostly destroyed reused set pieces. - The former Laughin’ Place scene with open spaces where you can see Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear, and the old Dog on the spinning boat was enclosed with a wall and now a frog playing a xylophone in that space. The cave window where you can see the dip drop from the translation from the How Do You Do scene to the Laughin’ Place is also enclosed with a wall. - Lacks tension and suspense during the final lift. - No villain and no conflict. - Mama Odie is a Bayou Godmother in TBA and no longer a Voodoo Priestess. - A C-ticket type attraction on a E-ticket type thrill log flume attraction. - It is a one and done thing if you ride this abomination in person at least once. - No catchy iconic Disney earworm songs - TBA doesn’t do justice to the Princess and the Frog movie. - Ugly exterior that doesn’t look like an actual bayou in Louisiana. - There are no actual mountains in Louisiana. - The former rustic iconic Splash Mountain barn entrance was turned into a gross yellow and green Tiana’s Foods office. - Horrid propaganda-like murals on the exterior building by the entrance and the walls were originally rockwork walls. - The exterior queue is awful and tried too hard to be a garden picket. - Most trees and shrubs were cut down and there are less trees for shade on the exterior queue line area for DL TBA. - The interior queue of DL TBA is really poorly themed and the salt mine themed queue is not very good. - The Brer Rabbit window in the queue near the ride station was covered up. - The ride photos are outside now by the former Professor Barnaby Owl building and the former ride photo room is an empty space. - Tiana and Louis don’t do much, they just talk and swing their arms most of the time. They don’t even sing the songs until the lackluster Special Spice finale song. - Poorly thought-out scenes in the attraction. - Poor repetitive dialogue from Tiana, Mama Odie, and Louis. - Too many screens that replaced highly-detailed and hand sculpted concrete three-dimensional set pieces and props. - Cheap critter Audio-Animatronics with repetitive movements. - No true homage to Splash Mountain and the Brers. - Only a total of 42 audio-animatronics compare to the once vast total of 103 audio-animatronic animal characters including the Brers in the former original Splash Mountain. - Imagineers didn’t fully watch Princess and the Frog when creating this terrible retheme. - True loss of an iconic, beloved, and quintessential Disneyland attraction which was Splash Mountain. - TBA is not made out of love and passion, it’s true purpose was to destroy Splash Mountain and it was born out of hatred and knee-jerk reaction in 2020. Both DL and MK TBA sums up current Disney in a nutshell. DL TBA is a 2 out of 10.

Tiana’s Bayou is a great ride. Definitely needs more adjustments. The ride is fresh overall, plenty of great animatronics (even though they shut down every 4 seconds) and the music in the bayou is extremely catchy. It's just sad to not see Dr. Facilier in the ride. It would've made it a lot more fun. Definitely different from Splash Mountain, but it's a good fit. Definitely did get a lot more wet. 🐸

This used to be a five Star review but sadly Disney changed a 5 star classic ride to Tiana's bayou adventure, it now gets only one star. To be honest TBA is an inferior ride at every level, the animatronics are broken almost daily, the ride system breaks down all the time now and the music is inferior. They destroyed the laughing place. So sad. below was my original 5 start review. The original splash mountain was a five-star attraction. One of the best rides of all time at magic Kingdom and Disneyland. Quintessential Disney, Uncle Remus, Mr Bluebird on my shoulder, Bre rabbit, Bre fox & Brer bear, we will always remember you. They can never erase this history no matter how hard they try with their foolish DEI CSG woke nonsense!!

Job well done bringing this bayou adventure to life! So grateful for the ride attendant who let me and son enjoy the ride even the virtual queue was closed for the day. Some will suggest that you wear a poncho for this ride but, me and my son didn’t get too wet at all. The visuals on this ride were awesome and the water jump was the thrill we needed!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is, without a doubt, the most underwhelming Disney attraction I have ever experienced. It replaced what was arguably the greatest theme park ride ever made, and the result is a complete disappointment. To be fair, The Princess and the Frog is a fantastic movie, and the animatronics in this ride are truly impressive. In fact, they are the only reason I’m giving this ride a single star. Unfortunately, every other aspect—storytelling, music, and overall experience—falls completely flat. The original Splash Mountain had a compelling narrative, and every song was a catchy, memorable tune that stayed with you throughout the day. It was a highlight of any Disneyland trip. I’ll never forget the day I rode Splash Mountain over a dozen times when I was 12—an experience that defined my love for Disney attractions. By contrast, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a complete letdown. Despite having a great source material and state-of-the-art animatronics, Disney opted for a storyline that barely connects with the movie, omitting some of its best songs entirely. The few that did make it into the ride have been remixed into strange, unrecognizable versions that lack the magic of the original soundtrack. A straightforward adaptation of the movie would have made for a much stronger experience. I tend to be pretty positive, and I’ve even enjoyed Stitch’s Great Escape and other less-beloved attractions, but this ride is truly awful. It lacks charm, energy, and any real sense of adventure. As I write this, I’m sitting in front of the ride on a perfectly fine day, and it has a five-minute wait. The last time I was here when Splash Mountain was still open, it had a two-hour wait—before its closure was even announced. That alone speaks volumes. Simply put, nobody likes this ride.

I loved it! Princess and the Frog is one of my favorite Disney movies. If it wasn’t cold outside when we went, I would have gone more than once. I can’t wait to come back when it’s warmer and ride it more!

Background On Tiana's Bayou Adventure: "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" is based on "The Princess and the Frog" movie, where guests journey through the bayou with Tiana, Mama Odie, and Louis to find musicians for a Mardi Gras party, featuring advanced Audio-Animatronics characters, a significant drop, and a story taking place after the film's events; it replaced Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, with the main highlight being the immersive experience with recognizable characters voiced by the original actors like Anika Noni Rose as Tiana and Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis. Is it exactly like the predecessor, Splash Mountain? Yesssiritos! You're in a log. What should I bring/wear? Please bring extra clothes, ponchos, or water resistant clothes! I decided to wear water resistant clothes and that was a great decision Will I get wet: You'll definitely get wet if you're sitting towards the front. There's a total of 3 fun filled drops. I thought the second drop got more water in the log than the others. Ride For Thought: Don't really like to get wet much. Maybe, i'll on ride again in the future.

My friend and I did an adult Disney night and we wanted to ride the new Tiana's ride that replaced Splash Mountain. My friends' Magic key pass was going to expire, so we wanted to check it out for the first time. Yes, it was around 5 PM and it was a little chilly and risky but didn't expect the worst to happen.. First of all, splash Mountain was one of my most favorite rides of all time. I don't recall getting super drenched as in "dunking into a pool" type of wetness. I have to say, I'm very disappointed with this ride. Yes, I sat in the very front row. & yes you will get drenched! Definitely not the same ride as splash Mountain. Different vibes, different music, definitely not the same at all. I'm so upset that my whole entire outfit was drenched in water. You can literally wring the water out of my clothes...hair, etc. I even had waterproof shoes on with plastic bag wrapped. I definitely recommend buying the poncho at Disneyland if you don't have one or you're gonna walk around the park super soaked and miserable. I had to buy a brand new sweatshirt outfit. I was desperate to get into something warm. I don't recall ever getting this drenched on splash Mountain. I had a huge tidal wave hit me in the face /body and fill up the log ride full of water. It felt like someone took a big bucket of water and just splashed it all over my body if that makes sense . It wasn't just a splash. I don't care to ever ride it again unless it's 95° and I have a change of clothes. So sad about this ride. It used to be my number one. But now I'm just very disappointed. I don't wanna spoil anything at all, but you may have to ride to experience it your self to see. Also, Disneyland should put a warning sign in the front of the ride as I didn't see one and an area on ride to put your valuables such as purses in a Velcro cubby on ride or near ride. Lastly, my very nice leather Crossbody purse was completely wet and everything in the inside of my purse, including the dollar bills, coins, and everything else completely drenched. My fav purse is completely ruined now & Still wet on outside and inside! Disney owes me a new purse. So I don't understand why Disneyland doesn't have an area where you can keep your purse safe and dry. So glad we didn't have to wait long to get on this ride as it's not worth it. Just an honest review from someone whom Disney's a lot and "enjoyed" Splash Mountain immensely! Zippity doo dah was so much better!! I give it a 2.5/5.

What a long time to wait from the shutter of Splash Mountain to the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure!!! Was it worth the wait? Absolutely! Love all of the updated theming, even if the SPLASH rate seems so much more! I do miss when they did winter levels and summer levels for the water; hope that returns as I was absolutely drenched! Ride photos are after you exit, so don't forget to check that out as it's one of my favorite parts!

This mountain will forever still be Splash Mountain in my eyes. I'm sure you've seen social media posts & videos about getting completely soaked...drenched...if you sit in the first two seats. As of a month ago, that is still true. So be warned. Get some ponchos and use any other means to stay as dried as possible. Personally, it's a one and done for me but everyone else, have fun! Splash Mountain...you are dearly missed.

This is the old splash mountain log ride re-themed to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The further up front you sit the more likely you are to get wet. If your rider group is really heavy the odds go up dramatically. The visuals, music, and animatronics are impressive and new but I wasn't familiar with any of the characters. The ride itself is quite long, leading up to the climactic final drop.

Get ready to get soaked! Tiana's Bayou Adventure delivers on so many levels! As an annual pass holder, I'm usually at Disneyland every other weekend. So, when the opportunity for annual pass holders to preview Tiana's ride became available, I jumped at the chance. Virtual queues are a bit intimidating but totally doable. I ended up being able to ride Tiana's twice so far. With a little planning, timing, and luck I think the virtual queue takes some of the stress off since you don't have to wait in a crazy long line and can reliably predict when you are going to get on the ride. Now when you do get on the ride, I recommend bringing a poncho. The ride will definitely get you a little wet. But it is so very worth it. The two times I rode Tiana's I was "fortunate" to get the coveted 1st seat. I think it's the seat that gets the most water. At first I wasn't sure if I would like getting wet that much, but turns out, I don't mind at all. There are two main drops (one inside, one outside) that truly get you soaked. When I first rode the ride, I thought the drops were a bit rough and my watch even thought I fell. But the second time I rode, things seemed smoother and less shocking (if that makes sense). While the entire ride is redone for Tiana's I think the basic ride is very similar to Splash Mountain. However, the characters, music, and lighting are all very different. The ride is visually stunning and just beautiful. Disney magic at its finest. I highly recommend checking out this ride. It's a blast and so much fun.

Charming! It's nicely themed and the animatronics are updated & excellent! I do miss the riverboat from Splash Mountain though... The final water drop is still a lot of fun and exactly as you'll remember it from Splash. There are also some smaller drops that bring up more water than you'd think! There's one in particular that is like a water roller coaster. Dripping water from the cave-like ceiling too! This is a nice addition to the park and the princess line...I've never seen the movie and now I want to! Soft opening now for Magic Key holders and cast members only. Official public opening is 11/15/24.

This ride is consistently breaking down, putting riders in frustrating, uncomfortable, and sometimes unsafe situations. A recent breakdown lead to a personal medical emergency, when I had a seizure on the broken down ride. It was a terrifying, traumatic- and utterly humiliating - experience (for myself and my husband). Bottom line: If you have any disabilities that would make an emergency evacuation unsafe for you, don't take the risk. We have been making regular visits to Disneyland for over a decade, and we've never experienced the current level of ride malfunctions and overall company negligence. It is certainly not delivering on its "happiest place on Earth" promise these days.

I was ambivalent about riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure. I had ridden Splash mountain before and it was good. It is the same ride basically and we wore ponchos that prevented us from getting truly drenched. However the theme of the ride was rather nonsensical and did not add anything to The ride at all. The animatronics and animation were ok, but Disney really did a disservice to Tianna by making such a lame ride. The people who made rise of the resistance clearly were not involved in creating this ride. I don't plan on riding it again

Tiana's Bayou Adventure is currently open for Magic Key and Cast Member previews before the official opening November 15th when the holiday celebrations begin in the park! If you're lucky enough to ride, get yourself a virtual queue and get to the park! Join the virtual queue on the day of your reservation at 7 am or at noon (after scanning into the park). Limited slots are available each day. Not only did I get to ride it, I got to ride it with none other than former Yelp CM Ryan C. himself. It was a surprise since we randomly ran into each other in line. The new theme really is fun and vibrant. It incorporates the characters from the Princess & the Frog really well. The music is jazz and upbeat. The new elements work with the existing ride. The new animatronics are really smooth and I can't wait to ride it again. If you love the former Splash Mountain, the new theming is really well done and the ride is virtually the same so hopefully the new theme won't deter you. Enjoy the ride!

You will definitely get wet! Wearing ponchos or waterproof jackets is highly recommended.

Went on this ride tonight for the first time. It's always great coming to Disneyland off season, so there was practically no wait. Immediate walk on. The ride itself is the same as Splash Mountain, just all of the old animatronics are replaced with Tiana/Princess and the Frog characters. Though I do miss Splash Mountain a lot, the update isn't too bad. Definitely be prepared to get soaked. Hubby and I made the mistake of not wearing ponchos and we were completely drenched. Don't underestimate this ride.

Lots of drops , I think more than before, or maybe it's been too long to remember how splash mountain was. The ride was definitely faster. Also, everyone on our log got wet. I got drenched and not just on the final drop. I would say that more than likely they have made it so you get wet no matter what. I like the decor, and the music is ok just not as memorable as zippity doo da, but I'm sure after riding this several times the music will stick.

I did not take any photos as my camera was tucked under my poncho. You will get wet on this ride no matter where you sit. However, the farther back you are, the less wet you will get. The bottom of the boat also gets very wet, so try to pick up your feet. The rest of the ride was boring. I didn't watch the movie, which could be why I didn't get the theme.

This ride is so much fun but you will get soaked! Near the exit, riders have been placing ponchos outside for others to use. Grab them! The line to get to the ride is very similar to Splash Mountain. The characters and music inside are fun and lively. If you enjoyed Splash Mountain, you will enjoy this ride.

While I miss Splash Mountain, I'm glad Tiana's is able to capture some of the ethos of its predecessor. The storyline of the ride is not super straightforward but essentially Tiana is searching for an ingredient and you go on a water adventure to find the ingredient. The virtual queue system is in place for the time being as it is a new ride, and while inconvenient it is necessary to manage crowds and demands.

You may get soaked! My two kiddos sat at the front and they were soaked. Poor things. That being said, it was so fun! The renovation looks amazing! They did such a good job! Unfortunately I didn't see the pictures afterwards. Either I missed it or they don't do it anymore?

The animatronics and ride was overall fun for a replacement to splash mountain at the Disneyland Resort

I was skeptical because I loved the classic splash mountain but honestly Tiana's Bayou is so cute! I really liked it.

This is the worst disaster in Disney history and it's not even close. The ride has zero cohesive story, less than a fourth of the animatronics, no villain or protagonist, wide swaths of empty dead space with fake plants slapped all over to cover what beautiful hand painted sets and art they destroyed, a completely forgettable finale song, and a pointless drop tacked on with no climax. The ride can't even operate reliably with working characters that aren't frozen all the time. They destroyed the heart and magic at Disneyland, Splash Mountain.

Ride broke down after we waited an hour made us exit the line with no lightning lane to make up for it we were right at the front of the line rude cast members