Tiana's Bayou Adventure Internet Hot Takes, New Polynesian DVC Tower Rooms & More Disney News

[@teddanson37]

Can't believe I missed this episode. I seem to be missing them more and more. Just my opinion, but I think the thumbnails just blend in with everything else on KZbin. Like this came out right in the middle of everyone posting videos about Tiana's and I probably assumed it was another ride through. Just worried it might be getting lost in the mix for folks other than myself as well. Just my opinion, but I think if y'all's faces were on the thumbnail... or if there was some larger branding... or something to differentiate it, it'd be harder to miss when scrolling. Love the show and all you guys do!

[@earlwatt7677]

Look at how the Shrek ride at Universal brought Farquad back. It would have been easy to bring back Dr. Faciler with a simple line like, "Your about to take a while ride, 'cause I'm bringing you to the other side." And then you escape to Tiana's party. Simple.

[@jakevader93]

People are more upset by what the ride could’ve been given how good the movie is and to many, it doesn’t live up to that potential. That’s all.

[@codenameu.arctos3747]

Sorry Dis team, but when you start off by saying something along the lines of - we haven't ridden it, so not going to pass judgement- and then go on a 10 minute plus group rant about the merits of the ride and such... it's bad form.

[@AuraLeafstorm]

The ride definitely needs a villain, or at least a more serious problem for the characters to solve than just "We need some musicians for the party. Oh look, there's some!" because without something a bit more compelling, the story's too simplistic for the length of the ride, and there's no tension leading up to the drop. Building tension may seem unnecessary for a ride that's meant to be cute and fun, but without it, there's less catharsis during the final celebration scene, and that definitely matters.

[@amandabobalik8106]

Hahah I love Hannah! “…and their blood type!” 😂😂😂

[@karenpetersen4293]

Princess and the Frog was a gold mine. Incredible music. Wonderful characters. One of the best villains. Why oh why did Disney not decide to follow the movie storyline instead of this new....whatever it's supposed to be. Tiana's garden? Weren't we supposed to be in a salt mine or something looking for an ingredient? But forget that, now we are looking for critter musicians for the band. Why is Tiana dressed like she's going on safari? Why did Mama Odie make us small, and then make us big again? I'm so confused. And bored. Yawn. Where are Ray and Evangeline? Why do we only see Prince Naveen for 3 seconds? (Honestly, I almost missed him - had to go back and check to see that he was even there.) Most egregiously, why isn't there some suspense before the big drop? Omitting Dr. Facilier was such a huge oversight. He's the Shadowman - he can certainly come back with his Friends on the Other Side to chant "are you reaaddddyy?" before guests escape his grasp and go to the party. The animatronics are good. Exterior is pretty. End scene is fun. But this attraction is not worthy of losing Splash Mountain (which I agree was cringy and in serious need of updating/retheming). PATF is so amazing it should have been impossible to screw up, yet somehow they did.

[@djdef5521]

I rode it, the name should be changed to Tiana’s Boring Adventure Rain Forest Cafe Living with the Land soon to be re themed again. It’s a Major Disappointment!!!

[@jamesrbretz]

I could imagine that a slow boat ride though a swamp would be dull with little to see. CONGRATS Disney. You got this one!

[@lannielee287]

Let’s be honest Tiana’s Bayou adventure could have been better. The budget was definitely cut it seems. One idea I had while watching the pov ride video was, during the double drop when you are turned into a frog they could’ve added some fog elements to make it more magical of a change and added the same lights that are on the main left before the big drop. But of course that’s just my opinion.

[@ACAB-GAYCRAB]

Disney is so cheap these days, the POV is their chance to do a big reveal that wows the audience and they just mounted a GoPro. They cheated out the same way with the galactic star cruiser commercials. They could have shot it from all kinds of angles, added animation and an actor or two and even the POV should have its own story. They are lazy and cheap and I am less excited every time something new comes out.

[@giovannalevita7992]

Love all your comments, but this one about "I need band members", come on guys! It is a 10 minute atraction! E-ticket one! Of course we gotta expect Disney would bring an amazing Storytelling, that´s what they are kinda known for. That´s what Bob Iger loves to brag about Disney. That´s not what we got.

[@RBrooksC]

Good grief. You are defending this piece of garbage when you explain what is done to create a video. Craig makes several passes and creates the best video he can. If Disney promotions created this and released it, they had to think it was the best they could create. If that is so, it's a boring piece of garbage. If it isn't the best, they are shooting themselves in the foot because they are presenting something that is garnering more negative reactions reactions than they need at this point in time. If the rumors about what Iger said about it being boring are true, they didn't do much to fix it. I'm sure it'll have big lines to start but if it is a lackluster as it looks, the lines are going to fade quickly.

[@citizenofcorona8783]

I doubt that’s true - most people that will ride it aren’t disgruntled keyboard jockeys.

[@Huntbeck33]

I’m sure younger kids who ride the ride won’t think it’s a “ piece of garbage” they’ll most likely have a good time. All family’s care about is having a good vacation at the end of the day original wasn’t mind blowing ether and story was forgettable

[@chloewildner167]

Craig has seen his own videos of things vs. Disney’s official videos, so he knows Disney often doesn’t do its products justice…

[@RBrooksC]

@@chloewildner167 Yes. That is the point. If they are trying to drum up excitement, it failed miserably because the negative reaction is much greater than the positive one.

[@ACAB-GAYCRAB]

@@citizenofcorona8783 I think it’s fair that most people aren’t as passionate about these things as the people who watch these videos. But the reason we are all here is because of the quality of the Disney parks. To say that we care too much about a thing that’s very important to us is just nonsense. We all root for Disney to awe and inspire us, but it’s very obvious that shareholders have tipped the scales of what matters to Disney and the audience is an afterthought. They are getting cheap, and stagnant. It seems like the most palatable idea always wins over the best idea these days.

[@GiaBlinks]

It's a stupid storyline.,and Disney is horrible at creating new stories now. I think that the complaints we're hearing now are from a lot of people who were waiting to see the ride before saying too much. It's such a long, story heavy, ride, the story experience is important. And, stop filming POV videos if you think that the audience needs to actually be on the ride to have any sort of opinion.

[@mauison]

When I first saw the section where you shrink to a frog's point-of-view, I didn't realize that and thought "Are we supposed to be high?" =)

[@DISUnlimited]

Yes.

[@seanmceneaney2485]

Why does everyyyy blogger have the same cozy opinion of this ride? Sure it has nothing to do with media passes.

[@nikig2382]

Or maybe it has something to do with tempering expectations to a realistic level or not judging it based on a video.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ipdvb4853]

Not you guys defending this lame "I need band members" ride story. This is a 10 minute E-ticket attraction. It'd be like retheming Frozen Ever After to Anna trying on different dresses for her wedding for minutes on end and calling it a sequel. Cute idea for a children's book but not a major Imagineering experience. I love TPATF and was actually excited for this ride but I share a lot of the criticism that is posted, and I don't think it's just people being annoying and unfair.

[@Thomas-xy4sh]

Get a life, hats off to Disney imagineering. Great music, color and audio animatronics.

[@ACAB-GAYCRAB]

@@Thomas-xy4shwe’re all here talking about this ride so…. people are allowed to be critical. I agree with the above comment. I also think it’s gross of Disney to parlay the BLM movement into free publicity for their company.

[@nikig2382]

⁠@@ACAB-GAYCRABNot if the criticism is silly and lacks truth behind it. They more or less explained why the plot is fine, which is that most Disney rides have simple plots (if at all) and are still great. This is also a retheme, so the OP calling it a “major imagineering experience” doesn’t make any sense. Not to mention the ridiculous comparison to Anna trying on dresses- as if finding people to play in a band requires such little effort. Last I checked, the latter can easily come with trials and tribulations. I don’t know where you got the BLM thing from, but I can’t find anything about it so it sounds like nonsense. If you’re talking about announcing it around the time of the protests, I don’t know what to say except there is no way to know Disney’s thought process and making an assumption is unwarranted and unhelpful.

[@Huntbeck33]

Sad it’s gotten to the point that if you like a log flume ride your some how “defending Disney” or are “shilling for Disney”. It’s an amusement park ride that’s better than almost all the flume rides at any six flags or Busch gardens park. Nothing mind blowing (just like splash mountain wasn’t mind blowing). If the ride makes you smile and enjoy your time that’s all that matters

[@countnugula666]

Or conversely, if you say you like Splash Mountain then you're a racist. And absolutely nobody was saying that until a few years ago when ppl suddenly decided the story of Splash Mountain and Brer Rabbit was problematic. Not many pp even realized who Brer Rabbit/Fox and all the others were tbh

[@Jason-g6q]

I was a huge splash Mountain fan and I just assumed that they would really bring it if they were going to demolish a fan favorite ride. I gotta say to be honest I’m disappointed looking at the ride through online. It is missing something.

[@darlenehill4638]

That’s how I feel too!

[@damanwiththeplan]

Y’all tried really hard to defend Disney in this one. It’s an average/subpar attraction. Forgettable.

[@ibowers819]

I'd like to submit next week's sign off catchphrase just be Craig shouting 'WHAT THE HELL DO PEOPLE WANT?!?"

[@carolynsmith1976]

Honestly I do want tacky themed hotels in two places, Disney and Vegas. Because it is FUN!! I can stay in a tastefully decorated hotel room literally anywhere else in the World.

[@Panni1]

They really just want to complain

[@rust3927]

Not reskin ride disney should build new ride building in fantasyland for Tiana but they wont do that reskin classic ride and should fix the splash mountain animals in ride

[@ferg1680]

Looks like another ip ‘Merch Ride’ to me...25 Characters or so ?...At the end of the day...Kiddos Don’t care about the story line, They want that Plushie..😂

[@steveyoung627]

They get paid to give good reviews of Disney Attractions. Propaganda at its best.

[@DISUnlimited]

Can you give them my address to send the money because they didn’t direct deposit the money.

[@gr8laboy]

@@DISUnlimited did Craig pay for his trip to New Orleans? Those free cruises y’all get…you pay for those later right? We live in a Jenny Nicholson world now and yall need to adapt.

[@countnugula666]

​@@DISUnlimitedoh pls. Stop acting like you don't get stuff from Disney.

[@donnasutkaitis6338]

Great show as usual. Loved splash mountain music and characters. Tianna theme doesn’t attract me but I’ll give it a chance. The music in the movie was great hoping they use it.

[@MrMountainMan]

Lived in Central Florida for 12 years and was an AP for 1/2 of that but moved to the mountains of NC 5 years ago and don't miss that Florida heat at all. It's a comfortable 74 degrees at 6PM right now.

[@ChilliTink]

I love Disney. I liked Splash Mountain, but wasn't upset that they decided to change it up to Tiana. But Disney is all about story telling. Their job descriptions even tout that every employee is a part of the story telling. I just think the story of being shrunk down to find band members for a band to play at Tiana's party in New Orleans where, ahem, obviously there are no bands.... it just is not the greatest story line for Disney story tellers. Also, some of us don't live in Florida and won't make it back down in a little while, so POV videos are better than listening to everybody talking about a ride until you actually can ride it. It's why I watch you guys eating food and listening to your reviews. Otherwise, why would we watch you. One more thing, Red Gold is the best ketchup.

[@ipdvb4853]

I agree. Also, people riding it in person don't necessarily have better or more valuable reviews... We all know those "Disney fans" whose opinions about attractions boils down to "that was fun", "that was cute",... every time, without any real appreciation for the detail and artistry that makes Imagineering what it is or should be. I'd rather they told those people to stop making "reaction" videos for nothing more than views.

[@DISUnlimited]

How dare you be so respectful. But your ketchup opinion is awful.

[@m.hreels9822]

​​@@DISUnlimitedare you serious 😮 like he has valid points. I had so much respect for you guys until now! This whole video, I was just shocked by the audacity and pixie dusting of you guys, treating viewers with borderline disgracefulness on so many levels! This is disrespectful not only to Disney fans but also to Splash Mountain! Laughing and joking about it, and making a mockery of those who loved that ride, is unacceptable. There was one particular section where you guys were saying that everyone else is idiotic for judging it after watching a video and making snarky comments about people who travel to places after seeing pictures on the internet. Excuse me, but that's how most people choose to visit a place. Honestly, watching these videos is what made me want to visit Disney World. So, I don't understand why you're judging everyone for forming opinions about this ride based on a video. It's insulting to a significant portion of your audience. Your videos inspired me to visit Disney for the first time last summer! I'm unsubscribing and am utterly dismayed by how you treat your audience with such arrogance and disrespect! People watch you because they want to visit the parks. What other reason would there be? You have the audacity to tell everyone to stop whining after watching a video about one of Disney's most classic attractions being altered! I'm unsubscribing because people don't want to spend their hard-earned money on a mediocre ride that was once a beloved classic. You have lost my respect entirely. I'm unsubscribing immediately! All of you should be utterly ashamed of yourselves!

[@m.hreels9822]

​@@DISUnlimitedlike if this is how you treat your audience with a different opinion you should be utterly ashamed of yourselves! They're right not all your viewers live in Florida and have to spend a lot more money to get there! So how about instead of you criticizing people for not wanting to go on this ride after spending a lot more money just to go down there to visit maybe you should think twice before making ignorant statements like this and replying to your audience members this way! People watch your videos to decide whether they want to visit or not that's exactly why you make this kind of content for your viewers! So have fun losing subscribers if you're going to bash your audience this way! For real wake up! And maybe think twice before you make snarky replies like this! Because your whole channel is based around convincing people to want to come visit the parks!

[@pobstrel]

​@@m.hreels9822He said "How dare you be so respectful" Go back and read it again!

[@katcalico9142]

I will always be sad Dr. Facilier is not featured. As someone with classic Disney villain hands, I relate Jafar and Dr. Facilier, they are my people. Part of their villain origin stories probably stem from being called skeleton fingers as children. Otherwise reserving judgment until I ride. 😂😂😂😂

[@dancingangel95]

So why did I think this had a different story line? I feel like they changed it a few times, no? I thought we were helping tiana look for a special ingredient that she was missing. And then I watched the POV and we’re looking for band members? I didn’t like either story regardless but I was very confused. Also, if you’re allowed to have hot takes, we are too. Of course I’m gonna wait until I ride it for final judgement but it looks like there are significant strides of dead space where nothing is happening. So as my absolute favorite childhood ride, I will not “get over myself” 🙄🙄

[@vespista1971]

The “special ingredient” was musicians for a band…. I think it’s lame too, but that’s where they were going with that.

[@disney7708]

No wonder your views keep getting smaller and smaller each week. No need to demoralize Disney fans for having their own opinions that differ from yours. It’s great to have your own opinion and express it but to belittle people for expressing their feelings is why your show is getting worse.

[@moogle140]

Tianas broken bayou or Tianas broccoli mountain. An awful, soulless disaster of a ride. Only ones “liking” it are the shills who rely on their Disney freebies.

[@laurenmichero9003]

TPATF is not my favorite Disney movie but it was certainly a pretty decent story …& it gave us one of the most iconic Disney villains in the last couple of decades. This is such a disappointing ride. Such a missed opportunity! They did Tiana dirty. I loved Splash Mountain but I was willing to give this update a chance. This is an outright terrible story. They should have just had a typical retelling of the original story of the film. It would have been easier to just follow that storyline and they could have had some amazingly cool Dr Facilier animatronics and animation . The imagineers had an epic fail when it comes to a “sequel” oriented attraction. I agree that attractions are meant to be experienced in person but I can tell pretty easily whether or not a ride has a good story. Story is everything…if a movie has impressive special effects but is lacking story then it is not a quality film. The same goes for attractions unless it’s just an off the shelf attraction where story isn’t the main focus. With a long flume ride with that much space that’s prime for thorough storytelling and tons of impressive effects and animatronics…it doesn’t come close to reaching its full potential. If you just have pretty scenes and updated animatronics then that’s fine but without an entertaining and/or thrilling storyline that people can easily follow but not get bored with…then it’s a fail. Every outspoken fan critique has been mentioning the need for Friends on the other side and the “are you ready?” Sound bite being so perfect. How did the professionals miss this and decide it was better to go with the “getting ready to go to a party” non-storyline? This is another example of failure on the part of imagineers. They ruined the Auction scene in POTC which I was also open to seeing potential changes to. I love how these three defend the story but then admit that the whole point is getting to a party and finding band members. Is that kind of story something that would draw people in? Would anyone go see a Disney movie with that premise? No Even pirates has the dead men tell no tales before the drop. Suspense and storytelling is important and if we went on pirates and the story was “we all have to get to an auction” or “we have to go find Jack Sparrow”…that would be a similarly lame premise to base an entire attraction on. I’ve heard plenty of people complain about Navi River Journey being pretty but boring and not having much of a story. This feels very similar and I’ve actually ridden that ride. The video is the same as riding it…boring but pretty. If they don’t have the shaman at the end then I wish I had those minutes of my life back because then there is almost no draw other than the appeal of the air conditioning and pretty lights It’s not just Universal giving Disney a run for its money…Tokyo Disney is upstaging our domestic parks. I don’t think they would settle for a lame attraction like this because even their Frozen attraction is better (no freaky light up animated faces) I’m a lifelong Disney fan but Disney just isn’t delivering on storytelling and quality in recent years

[@DISUnlimited]

What is the story of Pirates of the Caribbean?

[@laurenmichero9003]

@@DISUnlimited well it depends on which attraction youre referring to. They are all a little different. The one in Shanghai has a more clearly defined story because they’re basing off of the movies but the ones stateside are more about immersion into the world with several vignettes of pirates doing what they do best…looting, shooting canons, drinking, and of course singing. Granted the story is not linear enough to base a movie off of it (they obviously made the movies using the ride as inspiration only) but my point stands. It is immersive and entertaining and thrilling with plenty of sound effects like wind and lightning and creepy narration and lighting effects to create suspense before the drop(s). Thankfully, like I said, the entire story is not all about making our way to an auction having the characters leading us to an auction where the grand finale is the auction. Or “let’s get some singing pirates”. Imagine if looking for the three singing pirates was what every character talked about or led us down pointless drops to find. The point of the ride and the lead up to the main drop is about hurrying to get to the party and getting the band together. At least the pirates ride has action and suspense like Splash Mountain. Splash had the cute scenes, iconic music especially the signature song that people can sing along with, cute animatronics, immersive scenes, and a storyline that actually follows the reference material. I know SOTS is controversial but the Brer Rabbit story is a classic that had a clear beginning middle and end with the climax of the story timed perfectly with the big drop. The finale is a celebration but the real culmination of the story is that we have followed Brer Rabbit throughout the ride and he is finally successful in outsmarting and getting away from his two famous foils and we can celebrate his victory along with him and his animatronic friends. Also the big drop is Brer Rabbit being thrown into the briar patch and we go along because we must but now the drop is about getting to a party on time, but it just lacks the same sense of urgency and necessity to go that way and take that “risk”.

[@DISUnlimited]

Immersion isn’t story but a story can help achieve immersion. A lot of theme park attractions don’t have a strong story or one at all and fall back on vignettes or “we’re going to take you on a journey and something goes wrong along the way.” TBA does have a story whether or not it resonates and action/suspense is just a preference. No one is saying it’s a small world is a bad attraction because it has no suspense and the story is loose at best being about children around the world singing as one. At the end of the day, we are all entitled to our own opinions, but it’s all subjective.

[@laurenmichero9003]

@@DISUnlimited True. a good story allows for immersion and you can have immersion without much story but those usually aren’t the rides that resonate with people . There are a lot of attractions that don’t have much story or have a lame story, and usually those are ones that aren’t the marquee attractions that people have high expectations for. Would pirates or haunted mansion be classic attractions without the nostalgia factor…or most especially would Small World? Maybe not but the nostalgic setting and the iconic songs help move the rider along and we just go with it. When you have a new attraction with this kind of sequel story that’s taking the place of a ride with a clear storyline that everyone still remembers from when they rode it, it’s harder to accept the change after experiencing something so different. It’s missing that “something goes really wrong” aspect, a clear villain or a compelling obstacle to overcome and the only way to overcome it is to go on the flume ride. The obstacles we’re supposed to overcome here are not motivation enough to go on a long journey or take a treacherous drop to get there. The imagineers are just running with these subpar replacements to classic attractions or changes to classic scenes from current attractions that don’t resonate with people. In the “kiddie” rides with little to no storyline, you know what you’re getting and don’t have the same high expectations. Marquee attractions come with a responsibility to deliver and many fans feel like this is another instance where they failed

[@DISUnlimited]

Pirates of the Caribbean, small world, and Haunted Mansion became classics. They didn’t open with nostalgia because that’s a sentimental view of the past that grows with time. If a ride stands the test of time and continues to be popular 20,30,40,50 years later that defines a classic. Yes, Splash was classic but needed to change. Tiana’s may become a classic too. Time will decide that. And again, what you believe is just subjective. Space Mountain has excitement without what you believe is missing from TBA. Same goes for Big Thunder unless you get real loose and consider the most basic idea that it’s a runaway mine train being the “something goes wrong aspect.” Time will tell, but I wouldn’t be surprised if one day the narrative is its great because of the drops and animatronics similar to Splash being cited as great not for its story, but the layout and pacing of the flume itself and the music.

[@laurenmichero9003]

I love how Hannah and Ryno completely missed the Billy Joel song reference by Craig. 😂

[@hannahanderson2954]

I may offend lots of people but I did get his Piano Man reference 😜

[@laurenmichero9003]

@@hannahanderson2954 that’s good…except it’s from Billy Joel’s “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” 😂

[@hannahanderson2954]

@@laurenmichero9003also his nickname and he hit us with a “tonic and gin” reference today too… I think this means we’re officially fans!

[@JustPeople]

Man, to have an honest ride review from the old captain of the ship would be amazing! It seems like all these Disney vloggers are struggling to find ways to push the new attraction.

[@jason_kucera]

As raunchy of a human he is, at least he was honest on his Disney opinions. Only thing he was honest about.

[@DISUnlimited]

He would’ve never ridden it, asked our opinions, and told you what he was hearing from the people he talks to. Sorry for the spoiler.

[@steveporter9108]

@@DISUnlimitedThis is accurate.

[@TheRogueAttraction]

Tiana's is the last jedi of Disney parks.

[@ibowers819]

So it's the best of all the new attractions? **turns off reply notifications**

[@m.hreels9822]

Facts

[@katcalico9142]

I actually really like the new rooms at the Poly. I think the theming is elegantly subtle, but it is there. I am a Disney nerd, but I don’t need wake up to Hei Hei staring at me. I like the Poly because it makes me feel like I am on two different vacations- the crazy Disney vacation but also a more relaxed tropical vacation. After a crazy park day, I like a more subdued, calming atmosphere. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sarbah77]

I'm sad I missed this episode live (stupid job). It was a lot of fun.

[@seanmceneaney2485]

Theres no preconceived notions of what theming is. Disney set the bar of what theming was and now they are pulling a 180. Im not saying bring back the 25th cake castle theme but the rooms are so under themed that it feels like you’re searching for hidden Mickeys instead of being immersed in theming.

[@lilskywalker4491]

I'm from deep South Louisiana, and we totally thought Shreveport was far, far away. That line always CRACKS me up!!

[@m.hreels9822]

I had so much respect for you guys until now! This whole video, I was just shocked by the audacity and pixie dusting of you guys, treating portions of your audience with borderline disgracefulness on so many levels! This is disrespectful not only to Disney fans but also to Splash Mountain! Laughing and joking about it, and making a mockery of those who loved that ride, is unacceptable. There was one particular section where you guys were saying that everyone else is idiotic for judging it after watching a video and making snarky comments about people who travel to places after seeing pictures on the internet. Excuse me, but that's how most people choose to visit a place. Honestly, watching these videos is what made me want to visit Disney World. So, I don't understand why you're judging everyone for forming opinions about this ride based on a video. It's insulting to a significant portion of your audience. Your videos inspired me to visit Disney for the first time last summer! I'm unsubscribing and am utterly dismayed by how you treat your audience with such arrogance and disrespect! People watch you because they want to visit the parks. What other reason would there be? You have the audacity to tell everyone to stop whining after watching a video about one of Disney's most classic attractions being altered! I'm unsubscribing because people don't want to spend their hard-earned money on a mediocre ride that was once a beloved classic. You have lost my respect entirely. I'm unsubscribing immediately! All of you should be utterly ashamed of yourselves!

[@Jason-g6q]

Whoa

[@ibowers819]

I'm not sure if this is a hot take or not, but I actually don't care for rides that follow the plot of movies. You basically already know what's going to happen if you've seen the movie. I don't need a rehash of the plot of a film. I want at least SOME originality if they're going to use IP. A new story that hasn't already been told.

[@christinadupont-demaison3184]

I loved the show keep up the good work see you next week

[@matthewgrear3260]

I haven’t watched it but I assume they defend it and make it out to be the best. But I assume if universal did this and had the delays people would be losing their minds. But since it’s Disney people look past it

[@gr8laboy]

Ok. Yall are rebuilding an audience but it’s clear we can’t trust you. Craig literally got a free trip to New Orleans from Disney and is going on a FREE cruise next week. You do not have your listeners best interests in mind.

[@DISUnlimited]

You can’t trust us because we are waiting to build an informed opinion by riding rather than make a judgement on a video? I think you might have things backwards…

[@gr8laboy]

At least with your response it seems yall are still capable of clapping back. I actually appreciate that and hope you aren’t afraid to speak up when it comes to the trash Disney has been presenting to us as of late.

[@DISUnlimited]

We weren’t thrilled with the EPCOT gardens and not blown away by Luminous - the last two big things that opened for experiences and we regularly rip apart restaurants that aren’t great. We might joke about something looking bad or boring before experience, but not going to trash anything until we actually do it and if we hate it, we will be honest.

[@jessiec8p]

I respect that you want to experience Tiana's before dragging it like so many others. I hope that gumbo is as tasty as it looks. I died laughing when Ryno said "you're not invited to the orgy" 😂

[@seanmceneaney2485]

I dont think its a competition between Disney and Universal to be the same. The competition is who can wow their park goers more. Thats the whole point. They are both similarly priced so the idea is to compete for guests.

[@bogan518]

You three take such glee at insulting and mocking your own audience.

[@Stark_117]

Honestly it seems lame, its dead space, it has no suspense, I just don't like it. Didn't Igor also say at some point " This is boring". Telling fans who watch the video to " get over ourselves " ? Every disney fan comment on reddit, and the video posted by Disney itself has a 73 percent dislike rate compared to likes, with 26,000 dislikes to 9,000 likes. With hundreds and hundreds of comments saying they don't like it with thousands of likes on those comments. It's not a minority of fans thinking this. You don't have to agree, but don't need to be told to get over ourselves. Being nice always wins....... But this last line is what matters... I'm still gonna ride it ;]

[@MrKelvin2230]

Thank you Craig, Finally somebody that says what I have been saying Universal latest projects, like, minions "land", minions blaster, dream works land have all been disappointing, so we have to stop with the universal is going better stuff than Disney and that is going to tear up Disney. I cant wait to ride Tiana's adventure.

[@SlackerWannaB]

Wait until Epic opens. Let’s see Disney put a fraction of what they’re doing for the asian parks in the US.

[@nataliew3035]

I just rode it. I can confirm it was awful! Splash was 100x better. The storyline is so weak it has to be explained by the animatronics otherwise you’re so confused, the Louis animatronic is already not working, it’s not just the pov videos the space is empty with so many dark blank areas with nothing, super boring I wanted to close my eyes and imagine it was splash the whole time, there is no build up for the drop so much so that I forgot there was even a drop until the drop happened. It was terrible!

[@charlenebevilacqua3819]

Love the inside of the hotel rooms but was there in May and I don’t think the outside of hotel goes with area at all. Was actually shocked (and not in a good way) when I seen it in real life in May and not just on a video

[@myutoob2011]

The Incredibles re-themed rooms at the Contemporary are kinda cute, but do they really belong in a "deluxe" resort that costs you $600, $800, $1000 per night?

[@DISUnlimited]

600 I could see for the proximity, potential MK views, and resort amenities. Not the prices you suggested beyond though and not at all for the quality of what’s in the room.

[@myutoob2011]

@DISUnlimited I just check room rates for early November, no holidays, etc. $937.33/night plus taxes for water view. That's about $1050/night. Garden wing is $690.67++.

[@RetrocadePodcast]

No of course not. That’s why I stick to the Poly or GF when I’m on the monorail loop. The DVC deluxe studios at the Poly are beautiful with two bathrooms, and the Mary Poppins rooms at the Grand Floridian are gorgeous. The Incredibles rooms at the Contemporary look like they should be in Universal’s Cabana Bay, which is a nice resort, but it’s also a value resort, not a premium deluxe priced at four figures per night.

[@candaceigh]

I would have loved Tiana’s to be themed as happy to introduce the ride and reintroduce the character’s, then scary when Dr Facilier is brought in with his song on the incline, then happy again However I’m not heart broken this isn’t the route they went, and I am very excited to ride it as it is Especially as someone who loves the villains more than any character, and villain songs are almost always my favorite (except for Wish…) I would have loved to see that incline while “Are you ready” is being chanted in the background But it’s okay that it didn’t happen!! I’m still very excited😊

[@TheCheerDad]

Disney releasing its own POV before anyone else is pretty shocking in itself. Then you add the storyless attraction on top of that. I know ow you guys had said to ride the ride ourselves and form an opinion. True. But for us who live across the country and aren’t sure when the next time we will be in Disney World, this is what we will have for awhile to go off of and from the looks of the video, this disappoints. Unless the video is missing some massive story point, I’m pretty sure this is what we’re going to see as we ride with maybe an extra frog or duck in the corner or the darkness that we missed. I’m not going to say they should bring splash back because they won’t, but at least listen to the fans and give us a ride we can all enjoy.

[@dani_s554]

I definitely have to ride this in person. Video doesn't make it seem all that incredible. And i absolutely love Princess and the Frog, and want to love this ride. Unfortunately, I won't be able to ride it till it is here in California.

[@dani_s554]

Besides that, thank you for the honesty. I can't wait to ride. I'm sure it'll surprise me as much as Mickey's Runaway Railway

[@shannonnohai3373]

Here's my take for a new sign-off "and remember, blue skies will be our guide and nothing can stop us now!"

[@kevinfraser7815]

I agree- ride it first before making judgements. And if you hate it, fortunately there are many other rides you can enjoy, or even go to Tokyo to ride the original

[@rust3927]

Other theme parks making better rides then Disney right now

[@sacrosby]

That's a fact

[@chuck1201]

Great energy on today’s show guys! Very enjoyable, thanks!

[@sacrosby]

I know some of you are upset over ppl expressing their disappointment with the new version of Splash Mountain but can't ppl just have their own opinion? When they replaced Maelstrom with Frozen ppl reacted negatively too. A lot of ppl are sad to see original attractions being replaced with IP.

[@tinasekowski5649]

Maelstrom is a different scenario, because Splash Mountain was always an IP ride.

[@Smiffymiff]

Then the same needs to be said for those that enjoy the new ride. Works both ways 😊

[@countnugula666]

​@@tinasekowski5649most ppl had no idea who the characters were since most ppl never watched Song of the South

[@ljones292]

In all the videos of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the band is the only critters that live in this bayou. So here are the other critters?

[@AmySomensky]

I avoided Rise videos for years so I would be surprised when I rode it. Best decision.

[@vespista1971]

TPATF is my teen daughter’s favorite Disney animated film, and Facilier her favorite villain. She’s so bummed about Facilier not at least having some presence (maybe even a flashback? a haunting? a spell gone haywire?), that she will probably pass on this ride. (I would love to go on and see the awesome new animatronics, but I don’t do drops, so I’ve never been on and never will)

[@amydoran9987]

I would to see a ride about the movie Up, or Tangled. That would be interesting. I won’t go on the new Tiana ride due to the huge 50 foot drop at the end.I never went on splash mountain for the same reason. My family and I have usually stayed at the wilderness lodge. I would love to eventually try the Polly. We love the wilderness lodge the most, out of all the hotels we have stayed at.

[@kayannhorn233]

"I guarantee," I see what you did there, Craig.Shout out to late, great Baton Rouge chef Justin Wilson.

[@VRRother]

I’m waiting to see Tiana’s for myself and even avoiding videos.

[@lucyisgoosey77]

I understand people are bothered that Tiana’s doesn’t follow the storyline from the movie, but I’d argue Pirate’s doesn’t follow any storylines from the movies

[@maximilian9295]

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic

[@countnugula666]

😂🤣

[@lucyisgoosey77]

@@maximilian9295 lol obviously pirate’s came before the movies, but just an example that an attraction doesn’t have to be the same exact plot as the movie inspired by it

[@repboy1]

Ride through videos never do any ride justice

[@JPCedars]

I think the funds Disney spent on you and your media buddies traveling to New Orleans for the good reviews could have been better spent on the ride.

[@bewarebewear1507]

The ride is still broken, people have a right to be upset if the ride didnt live up to splash, and aside from tiana, odie, and louis the rest are literally just figures that bop back and forth that have stopped working. This ride just sucks And like to get upset about people having an opinion yet yall laugh at people for missing splash? Just let people have an opinion on this, dont force people to enjoy something that obviously isnt better.

[@heatherharper0224]

Great discussion today guys. I couldn't agree more with most of your takes and hope we can all keep it civil for those who don't. Just remember we're all here because of our love for Disney ❤

[@laurasawyer3325]

Oh snap- these comments are SASS!!!!

[@AshaDanzy]

People are talking bad about Tina's bayou adventure it's hurting my feelings I'm going there for my 29th birthday and people are not being so kind

[@nicholascowley8885]

You guys need some dissent in the group…a “tell it how it is” type of personality. I don’t know ,something. Your opinions are too homogeneous. Even when being critical, you guys tend to dance around the point and drown the criticism with compliments first lol. I still enjoy listening from time to time though. I trust you’ll continue to adapt.

[@Stark_117]

Damn Craig, old school OE Bose headphones. Very nice

[@DISUnlimited]

They still work just as good as when I got them 15 years ago and I can't give them up.

[@tpg5974]

Good show. This team is really hitting their stride. Disney talk interspersed with weird tangents and movie references.

[@frankcarney4882]

I can't wait to ride Tiana's, and if it's the same ride vehicle, how can it be bad🤔

[@FrancesAlicia]

Wow, these comments are spicy at you guys this week 😂😅 sending love your way ❤

[@MrBuzzcut26]

Y’all should get over yourselves. Unsubscribe.

[@veronicareitherreese6671]

Thank you, Craig. Why can't people wait and ride it first before criticizing.

[@karenpetersen4293]

Disney specifically released an official POV ride video for the millions of people who don’t have the means or the luxury to experience it as soon as it opens. Some people can only do WDW once, or every few years, and watching ride videos is an efficient way to get a feel for which attractions a guest might want to ride, and which ones they feel they can skip. So yes, it is perfectly reasonable to form an opinion based on a ride video, especially an official one.

[@veronicareitherreese6671]

@@karenpetersen4293 That is true. My problem is the hatred generated towards the ride BEFORE the official POV.

[@rohlen6215]

Not good or bad…. But is Ryan starting to look more and more like Zelensky? 😂😂

[@Andrew32576]

Love y’all but tacky is the Electronic Voice in the beginning of the podcast. It took me a few times to figure out what was being said. I say eliminate it, not needed just go right into the music.

[@lindsaymoser4200]

I fully support the Conversation pit

[@Rachel-in-Real-Life]

It seems boring, sorry

[@darlenehill4638]

The ride definitely needs a villain! The drop is supposed to be scary. Disappointed!

[@Stars52505]

Sometiems disney parks fans are the worst. You act like you want new things and change in the parks but u are so stuck in the past and in the old ways. And also how much u wanna bet all the people hating on the ride are still going to ride it.

[@moogle140]

Nah. Literally booked Tokyo Disney for the amazing new Fantasy Springs and to ride Splash Mountain. True imagineering and wonder with Fantasy Springs - not the garbage reskin of a popular ride

[@newcastleman86]

Talking about big daddy.

[@shawnokeefe1580]

Ride looks good and eliminates a racialy insensitive attraction.... Get over it people

[@Burt_Macklin_]

What was racially insensitive?

[@christinadupont-demaison3184]

@@Burt_Macklin_most don’t realize this because the movie is not sold in the us but splash was based on song of the south a movie that is inarguably racially insensitive

[@Burt_Macklin_]

@@christinadupont-demaison3184 so whats racist in the ride? It’s nothing. Disney worked with the NAACP when they developed the ride, they had no issues. The people that have a problem with it are ones that live to find something wrong with anything they can.

[@christinadupont-demaison3184]

@@Burt_Macklin_I can understand that I will not change your opinion on this I only replied because I earnestly thought maybe you didn’t know the reasoning behind the ride change but clearly you are well versed in the rides history whether you personally believe there was no racism expressed in the ride the large majority of park goers do and Disney goes with the majority I personally agree with changing the ride as there is a strong theme of animism which is problematic I also was glad to see Tiana in the parks as it’s important for kids to see representation of themselves in society

[@Burt_Macklin_]

@@christinadupont-demaison3184 the problem is its not a majority. Its a loud minority that if you dont do what they want they threaten you. Iger backs down to these activists all the time and it’s ruining the company. A Tiana ride is great but not this way.

[@Smiffymiff]

Quite frankly, I’m tired of the cry babies flocking to social media to poo poo on a theme park ride to spew their faux narrative. They’re the first to yell “it’s my opinion!” But aren’t allowing others to enjoy what they enjoy. Splash Mountain has been changed, get over it.

[@Jason-g6q]

Yet you feel comfortable coming on here telling everyone to get over themselves and “poo poo”on their opinion. Frankly, I’m open to both opinions and can’t wait to ride it myself, but I don’t tell anyone that their opinion is invalid.

[@countnugula666]

And we're tired of being told by ppl like you that only your opinion matters.

[@davidmacias741]

Alot of people don't like because of why they changed it.

[@ACAB-GAYCRAB]

There’s also people who don’t like it because it isn’t exciting at all. It seems like a lot of people are forcing themselves to like it because of why they changed it. Fun Fact: The first black actor to win an academy award was for The Song of the South.

[@countnugula666]

Or maybe they just feel that Splash Mountain fit better in Frontierland and was a better ride all around?

[@Stars52505]

Tianas bayou adventure looks amazing and magical! Idc about the racists haters. Disney fans are the worst a lot of the times. They want new things but they don't wanna change or update any of the old crap. Splash mountain was a scary and creepy and old ride and it was based of a racist movie.

[@SlackerWannaB]

It sucks because it sucks. TBA sucks because they cut the budget. It won’t stand the test of time. Why not make a new ride for Tiana? Oh, that’s right. Disney is too broke to do that. They continue to waste all the money on crap Studios content and driving LucasFilm into the ground.

[@SlackerWannaB]

We just want new, GOOD things. Its OK to be a Disney fan and be intellectually honest whenever they don’t measure up to the bar they’ve established over the decades.

[@Vasinvictor1]

A lot of equivocating and crawfishin’ to support the weak storyline.

[@RBrooksC]

Funny. The Song of the South is not Racist movie. I've seen it several times. How many times have you?

[@sacrosby]

So if I find the new version lacking I'm "racist"? Sounds fair 🙄 and yes, I think a ride with a big drop should be "scary and creepy". at least in some parts