Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park - Full Ride POV

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[@AmusementLabs]

I love how the person filming just gets nailed by the waves time and time again lol

[@fifthrider]

If Tom weren't in the studio I'd assume it was him. That last Tokyo DisneySea trip he had a bullseye on him for water.

[@skunkman9815]

It’s called karma

[@crazybird199]

Hey mate, nice to see ya here

[@AmusementLabs]

@@crazybird199 howdy 🤠

[@thewiz2003]

I cannot believe I am saying this, but, I think Disneyland's shorter run time has made this attraction so much better. The finale scene feels like you move through it slower while other scenes do not feel as spaced out since the animatronics are closer together and overall you are moving through the attraction faster. Also love the Tiana sitting on a log. Disneyland for the win. I am happy they made the necessary changes. While it may not be perfect I think this attraction brings more justice to Princess and the Frog than the Disney World version.

[@ttttttttttttttttttt22t2t]

Also the mist effective going up to the top drop is much more effective bc they blocked the light on the sides. They learned from a lot of mistakes

[@thewiz2003]

@@ttttttttttttttttttt22t2t Yep. I was going to mention that as well.

[@ItzAdrian02]

Yea, believe or not this version took an additional 2 more months to open compared WDWs, if it took the same time of construction as WDW it would've opened in September. Plus I'm sure disneyland was the blueprint for the ride then they poorly translates it to WDW

[@thewiz2003]

@@ItzAdrian02 Yah I am almost positive Disneyland was the one it was designed for. It also makes sense now why so many of the lines are so short by comparison. You are only next to them for around 10 seconds.

[@thewiz2003]

Also a major plus which not many are talking about is the entrance to the dark section. In Disney World, natural light just floods into the show building. Disneyland removed a huge amount of the light leakage by having a tunnel that divides the show building and the first drop. The cave opening is also slightly offset and small so when you turn you can not see back outside.

[@thewannabegamer9]

It almost feels like they designed Tiana’s Bayou with Disneyland’s Splash in mind but were too lazy to adjust those plans for WDW.

[@jukesy1992]

I'm starting to notice that, especially with the extra dialogues. It actually makes more sense as a story now.

[@ChunkychunHealy]

@@jukesy1992 It's not even that different.

[@jukesy1992]

@@ChunkychunHealy No, it's not *that* different, true, but there's more of it, which, by proxy, makes it different. There's stuff I haven't heard in the Disney World version or is louder than the Disney world version. The audio quality seems to be better as well.

[@TheGraduate702]

Hi! I just got back from WDW and rode Tiana for the first time. It looks like the exact same ride to me.

[@abcbabyyyyy]

@@TheGraduate702it is except the one in WDW is more spaced out than the one at DL so a lot of the scenes in WDW feel empty whereas every bend and turn on the DL has something to look at (better use of the space)

[@robertjerald4931]

Being from Cali, I can tell you that Tianas Bayou or (Splash mountain track) has always moved faster with more dips, drops, twist and turns. And it's always been ALOT more wet; to the point that we always wear plastic rain ponchos every time we ride.

[@williamthomas4242]

This is the better version of the two Tiana rides! I like how they slowed down the finale scene so you can actually see all the wonderful animatronics and scenery!!

[@rikrdodaniel]

But mama odie doesnt open her mouth

[@crosswalkX]

I guess but it's too much like Jungle Cruise, I'm still disappointed there's no Spoonbill birds, lady butterflies, Reggie, Darnell, Two fingers. 3 songs, Ma Belle evangline, When we're human, Friends on the Other Side missing. And no Lawrence or Dr. Facilier or the scary spirits. This ride feels underwhelming. I'll very likely ride it once and then forget about it and wait for a better retheme of Tiana's scary adventure or Moana's Shiny Island second retheme. I wish Tiana's Bayou Adventure was more like the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

[@jukesy1992]

@@crosswalkX I get you. Stuff like When We're Human would be cool although, Tiana's already human so I don't know how it'd fit. Friends on The Other Side is still a missed opportunity, having Facelia vs Mamma Odi to get you through the portal and make the splash at the party.

[@alextirrellRI]

@@rikrdodaniel I found that really weird too!

[@Rtp4k]

Why Disneylands is better -the fast pacing has a purpose -the animatronics are more spread apart than just in one area -Tiana’s lines are actually better in this one -more colors -No dead silent scenes (although I don’t really mind because it is a bayou and it is realistic)

[@ItzAdrian02]

Funny how the face paced flume actually works in favor. Compared to splash where it was kinda why wdw splash was better.

[@RonanBunny]

Also, one of the reasons why it’s better is because it’s next to New Orleans Square, which as we all know, is the location of where Princess and the Frog takes place

[@z3v..]

ill give it to them on this one, and its great cus this is literally the disney park i go to

[@CountryRockBear1983]

Or they should have never changed it at WDW or done something different to fit with you know Frontierland like a regular Western theme long flume but know they just had to bend to change both to change theme of both Splash Mountain to Tiana to correct a wrong and screw the theming that Walt cared about because that’s the new Disney 😡

[@TwilightLink77]

@@Rtp4k along with being next to New Orleans Square

[@Flyoff1234]

Definitely is a better ride at Disneyland. Not an amazing ride (like Splash Mountain), but it actually looks like people took time and effort designing the story, scenes, and feel of the attraction. The Magic Kingdom version is underwhelming in every since (excluding animatronics), and it struggles with lack of pacing. While I don't think I could ever love this ride because Splash Mountain was my favorite dark ride, I can admire the work that went into this attraction. Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure still struggles with too many screens (probably due to budget constraints) and still has too few animatronics for my liking. I don't want to get into the "Is Splash Mountain Racist?" debate, but objectively Splash Mountain was a better ride as its a masterclass in storytelling, theming, and a dramatic climax. I wish Tianna had gotten her own ride so that conversation could be avoided all together. But anyway, my final thoughts are: Splash Mountain in S+ tier, Disneyland's TBA in B tier, and Magic Kingdom TBA in D tier. Edit: Fixed a typo

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

Disneylands version (as many of us suspected) is FAR superior. I really like it a lot. Not as much as Splash, but way better than WDW!

[@taylorserasera]

for me it is: Disney World: Splash Mountain Disneyland: Tiana's Bayou Adventure Tiana's ride fits with the themeing of New Orleans Square so incredibly well and the attraction looks INSANELY good in the Disneyland version. The length really did fix the ride for me! Also the visuals are so much better

[@z3v..]

i still call it splash mountain tbh, im js used to the name

[@taylorserasera]

@@z3v.. me too haha

[@ChunkychunHealy]

It’s not better. It’s just a cheap copy.

[@taylorserasera]

@@ChunkychunHealy that is fine if that is your opinion. i just prefer the disneyland version of this ride

[@maxtheblackbear8072]

The only issue is Pooh. Pooh takes place in the UK.

[@SailorMoonFan92]

I still think it's a huge downgrade from Splash Mountain, the storyline still sucks, but it comes across a lot better than the WDW version fortunately.

[@SlushysSecret]

They really should’ve preserved WDWs splash, would’ve fitted in a lot better with the new cars land expansion thing they’re doing, could’ve had the best of both attractions

[@anonymouseevee5307]

Agreed I’m still a bit bummed about Splash Mountain mainly since it was the reason I loved going to Disneyland as a kid, but this isn’t too bad I do wish they had friends on the other side at some point still

[@mholme17]

10009% agreed

[@DrStarlander]

There are many wonderful things about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, but where it falls short is that to "tell the story" of the attraction it too-often relies on language -- written signage throughout the ride, as well as dialogue by animatronics. It fails to utilize the long-admired Disney style of visual storytelling, pioneered in animated films nearly a century ago and later mastered in theme parks. Here are two examples: In the first big lift where we first see Tiana, she is verbally telling us we need to find members for the band. This is no visual story-telling because if you do not understand English you have no idea what the premise of the attraction is. There is nothing visual about this scene that says "this story is about needing music and a band." If Marc Davis or Tony Baxter, as examples, were designing this attraction, were would no doubt be visual storytelling to supplement and enhance. If the frosted glass doors behind Tiana had silhouettes projected on them of haphazard band members with trombones and tubas blaring discordant notes, and Tiana had her hands clasped to ears to block the "awful music" during the stall periods between delivering her dialogue, then she could pull her hands away and ask for our help. The "problem" of the story and our role in "fixing" it would be concisely conveyed in a visual, animated, thematic way. Here's another example, as you approach the barn lift, there is sign announcing the party ("A Celebration of Family and Friends of New Orleans..."). This requires reading, and there is nothing else about this sign or environment that suggests "party," so if you can't read you have no idea what is being conveyed. This is not only bad because of the broad age-range of Tiana fans and the fundamental requirements of entertaining non-English visitors, but reading a sign doesn't work as quickly or viscerally as other thematic cues. There should be some other decorative elements around the front of the barn lift such as string lights, festive lanterns, or Mardi Gras style decorations to convey "party" without reading the text itself. These are two examples of how the story-telling of this attraction doesn't quite live up to Disney's track record in this field and how nominal-cost enhancements could greatly improve the attraction and experience for all guests. Whether riders understand English, are hearing impaired, too young to read quickly, or have difficulty hearing and understanding the spoken dialogue -- and for everyone else who has come to love Disney's long-standing excellence in theme park storytelling -- I hope Disney layers these types of enhancements into Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

[@darkridearts]

You’re right

[@adamautumn2329]

Tiana is back and better than ever! This looks fun as heck!

[@jarehm19]

10:50 I feel like the reason the bottles aren't hanging is because this version doesn't have seat belts and then stupid people would stand up and try to touch the bottles

[@JimmyRussle]

i hate that you're right. Thats 100% what it is.

[@SpeedyCrabbit1533]

Agree, people think it’s a great idea. Don’t mess with the spirit of Brer Fox. JUST SIT DOWN PEOPLE!!!

[@disney_expert]

There are bottles

[@disney_expert]

🎶ya gotta look a little closer 🎶

[@averyeml]

Dear Disney, let this be a lesson- either plan a reskin for the largest version of the ride and then remove/shuffle for the smaller, or at least open the smaller one first. This was WAY better than the WDW one lmao

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@averyeml cramped animatronics, story that goes no where, drops that don’t feel justified or earned and most importantly it looks bad from a visual perspective.

[@funnerfit]

It’s cute but doesn’t hold a candle to the original splash mountain . That had a lot of memories tied to it and one of my last with my grandmother . Nothing will replace it and I’ll always miss it .

[@RichardSmith-dl2dk]

Positives and negatives. Positives first: Disneyland looks better cause less dead space. That’s it Negatives: Must be a preview run cause green tarps are up and Juju animatronic is not working at the end scene. Now let’s be honest with ourselves. The story here is Frozen Ever After with a Princess and the Frog skin. You are invited to a celebration, scenes of characters being gathered for said celebration, finale is celebration. Mama Odie might as well say “Let it go!” when you do the drop! Real big missed opportunity for the Tiana Foods element to be used to teach the importance of food production and co-ops in underserved communities which is more of a re-imagining of “Living with the Land” which would serve the story

[@himynameiscorey]

What a great point at the end that wouldve been amazing, either that or at least feature Dr. Facilier but they didnt do either thing, this has to be the laziest Disney project I’ve seen in a long time

[@andrewring378]

Empty space? Just put a video screen over it!

[@darkridearts]

Thats the way of the industry these days

[@himynameiscorey]

just awfully lazy

[@ur.local.avgeek.hehehe]

8:30 “Oh no…🥲” top ten moments before disaster lol

[@rcrramos8242]

The cameraman was not expecting the more fast paced nature of this ride. The camera kept moving left and right lol!

[@dgled]

Still not a fan of the retheme but it works BETTER here at Disneyland than WDW

[@Isaac20-b6o]

I will say I like it a whole lot better here I still think that the storyline is not the strongest and I will forever wish they had Dr Faciler and Ma Belle Evangeline for the “laughing place” with the dancing water fountains, but this fixed the other issue of the dead space. Good Job Disney I will still always appreciate you guys even if I don’t always agree with what you’re doing. I still think that when it comes down to it I will go to Disney time and time again because of what it really means for me.

[@himynameiscorey]

I agree this ride has a terribly missed opportunity to feature Facilier, and that’s exactly what the problem is: the ride has zero sense of danger, zero thrill imo

[@genappithy]

Well there’s at least one thing we can agree on, Bayou Country is a dumb name

[@kentslocum]

@@genappithy Agreed! They could've just kept the alliterative "Critter Country" and called it a day--especially since they literally renamed half of Pooh Corner as "Critter Co-op"!

[@arielperez3613]

I think because the boats go faster there’s less waiting for the scenes to happen. In wdw you literally have to wait like 30 seconds before the boat gets to another animatronic

[@maxtheblackbear8072]

13:17 Mama Odie's mouth is broken, same with Juju. He didn't pop out.

[@Jakepugh15]

Juju was working after the 4pm breakdown today

[@genappithy]

For early previews it’s running better than I had hoped

[@drjamesoxford6474]

As someone that was a young child when Splash opened, I LOVE the frogs. I would buy different FROG plushes all day.

[@BSpecUSA]

What is up with all the green spray paint all over the outside of the structure? Is that temporary or is that some sort of a seeding spray? They removed all the vegetation and instead they are just going to spray it green??? There is no way..

[@darkridearts]

That’s the ‘theming’

[@rickace132]

Now, you gotta go to Toyko if you want Splash Mountain.

[@themeparkcheetah]

Almost copy and paste from magic kingdom aside from some things being rearranged. Unlike splash mountain, there is no reason to experience both versions because they are exactly alike. “Pacing improvements” doesn’t make the ride any better. Sorry but it doesn’t hold a candle to splash mountain and I’ve ridden Tiana’s at mk more than I can count

[@thewiz2003]

Yah it doesn’t. That being said issues from DW were definitely taken into account. It may not be perfect but the improvements still help the overall ride.

[@danshull1331]

@@thewiz2003 splash shills are like review bombers on rotten tomatoes

[@themeparkcheetah]

@@danshull1331are you calling me a “splash shill”

[@A_A610]

@@danshull1331 Tiana's shills are like when Kirk Cameron tried to buy out glowing reviews of his terrible movie to keep it off IMDB's bottom 100.

[@cmunoz810]

Even though it's not a greater version of its east coast counterpart, it is definitely a much improved version.

[@ipdvb4853]

Theming fits better here but the story fails to make sense just the same. Is it about Tiana's food? Her business? Critters? Exploring the bayou? Music? They needed to commit to one as a narrative throughline for it to feel cohesive vs. half committing to all of them simultaneously. Showing the same characters every few seconds to verbally remind us what the story is does not equal an immersive story or environment. The big finale scene is absolutely exquisite though. Everything before that just feels second rate for a brand new Disney effort.

[@z3v..]

this reveal is what everyones been waiting for for months

[@CECmass0325]

It’s so lame. It’s so empty. And all the dialogue is “man they can play”

[@jonathancompton3897]

@@CECmass0325 *TALKS BACK: LISTEN I KNOW IT'S HARD BC OF THE CHANGES. BUT CHANGE IS LIFE SO SUCK IT UP AND DEAL WITH IT!!!*

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@jonathancompton3897 we don’t have to ride it.

[@ChunkychunHealy]

@@jonathancompton3897 Nobody cares dude!

[@A_A610]

@@jonathancompton3897 Why? It's clearly a downgrade, and we have every right to point that out.

[@jonathancompton3897]

@@A_A610 But...

[@cperkify]

It still sucks compared to Splash Mountain! The music is very annoying!

[@kevinmerila]

Those CEO who made this are the worst

[@jaydenswift9856]

It's an improvement but there's only so much you can do with a storyline that's basically an easily achieved errand with an unnecessarily dangerous mode of transport 😂

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@jaydenswift9856 I hate it.

[@portalbrawler5440]

This actually looks surprisingly better than WDW's version of the ride. Most of the dark, empty space that was everywhere in Florida's version seems to have been fixed here, with the band being more spread out, and no long and winding path to see tiana say a few lines before going down to the laughing place.

[@libertysdaddy1514]

Everything is better at land for some reason

[@supporter6667]

@@libertysdaddy1514 It's a Smaller and More compact version. Helps the pacing a TON.

[@ItzAdrian02]

The rides blueprint was definitely disneyland rhen poorly executed to wdws version

[@someguy4253]

Its better because its darker. Maybe if they turned off more lights at the WDW one we wouldn’t be able to tell how awful it is either lol.

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@someguy4253yea it’s awful still looks so bad.

[@z3v..]

this one moves rly fast

[@EMan-jj1ef]

Much better pacing, not to mention that it fits in much more naturally with the theming of New Orlean’s Square.

[@kentslocum]

I have to admit that the queue is a huge glow-up from Splash Mountain. The ride itself is much more of a mixed bag, but at least this version of the attraction is better than the WDW version in a million ways.

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@kentslocum the queue for splash was one of the best things about it you weren’t around when it was new!

[@kentslocum]

@@JSwag_Reviews I know that the queue for Indiana Jones: Temple of the Forbidden Eye had lots of interactive elements when it first opened, but those have now been mostly turned off or removed. But what was so special about the original Disneyland Splash Mountain queue when it first opened? I have watched footage from Splash Mountain's opening day, and it was rather plain. Don't get me wrong, I prefer Splash Mountain over Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and I enjoy the homespun feel of the wood and rock in the queue. But Tiana's added some color, some life, and some decorations to the queue that make it far more interesting to wait in. The problem is that the new version of the ride doesn't live up to the expectations created by the queue. I have heard some say that there was a hole in the wall of the original Splash Mountain queue that allowed guests to see logs floating past. Apparently, that hole has been filled in for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. If that is true, I would have to agree that is a downgrade from Splash Mountain's queue.

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@kentslocum it gets the song of the south vibes perfectly. Also the music in the queue and color pattern is beautiful. I know it’s a little plain, but Tiana is like set designers I don’t like the queue for rise either though I’m probably in the minority. Yes Indiana jones had a perfect queue but that’s one where it needs it. Splash’s queue was underrated because of the vibes it gave off.

[@darkridearts]

Splash was the greatest. I’m not really feeling this ride overlay on either coast. I love the queue music and the finale song though

[@himynameiscorey]

I want to start by saying I LOVE Princess and the Frog and was looking forward to this ride, but after riding both the Disneyland and Disney World’s versions I can say with absolute certainty that this is a downgrade from Splash Mountain. Disney isn’t the same

[@LifeWithProHD]

This version is much better than the WDW version. it's quite obvious that the attraction was definitely made for Disneyland.

[@AmericanBadAss2.0]

No...

[@ingtapoot]

Honestly yeah

[@cailinrossstrifert7206]

Still don’t like the music. It just doesn’t do anything for me. Not memorable enough to get stuck in my head.

[@himynameiscorey]

the lack of a zipadeedoodah in my head makes Disney lose a thousand points for this one

[@melrwill]

Disneyland learned from WDW's mistakes. WDW needs to go ahead and make adjustments. Fill dead spaces and slow down boats during the finale.

[@d_avocado0213]

THIS STORY HAS NO CONFLICT?! Lol

[@darkridearts]

Corporate Pablum

[@darknessshallfall934ho3]

rides so kiddish and vinillla

[@TheFoxFromSplashMountain]

Whether you like this ride or not, there's no reason why it had to replace Splash. It was completely unnecessary. Especially at WDW where there is plenty of untouched space to expand. They could have built a whole Tiana land if they wanted and left Splash alone.

[@darkridearts]

You’re right

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@TheFoxFromSplashMountain stop overrated wdw splash. The music is not as mesmerizing as Disneylands not even close…

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@TheFoxFromSplashMountain also Tony Baxter didn’t have his hand in that one!

[@maxmantell5009]

Splash mountain will always be a million times better

[@SA12String]

I hope they're pumping in the smell of cooking beignets into that little kitchen. LOL. It was the same with Splash Mountain - as soon as you drop off the loading belt and start floating, you get a big fat bloop of water in your lap.

[@bonkurateiou]

I've always been interested in Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. Thank you for sharing the video!

[@trevornickel7746]

Pour one out for the brave cameraman who got soaked at least 3 times

[@Hyperyote]

I always say that most things that are in Disneyworld and Disneyland the default was "Disneyland is better" except when it came to Splash Mountain. Now Tiana's is visibly the better version is at Disneyland. The short time and the way the ride layout makes a better experience. They really need to go back and tweak Disneyworld version with more elements...

[@ChunkychunHealy]

I would say it’s just a cheap copy of WDW's!

[@FunAtDisney]

@@ChunkychunHealyWhat???

[@jukesy1992]

@@ChunkychunHealy Really/ There's more dialogue in here that was absent in WDW and explains the story way more. Yes it's more about the musicians but that's what WDW was also lakcing.

[@ChunkychunHealy]

@@jukesy1992 There's nothing special about it.

[@ScottTeresi]

Just like the MK version, this is a charmless, vapid endeavor full of songs you won't remember the minute you step out of the log. Shame on management for letting this replace a stone-cold classic.

[@rollz_ytp]

Actually looks like a better version than the one in WDW. However, I’m disappointed that they didn’t bring back the America Sings animatronics. Though that’s honestly not surprising seeing how those figures turned 50 this year.

[@lorawitzel9320]

This ride looks incredible! I’m impressed wth the transformation from the former ride. I do wish the shadow man was art of it though.

[@lololagoon]

The fear in their voices before each splash 😂

[@kevinflannery-kx5gc]

Start of ride 4:30

[@pinball541]

Did anyone think of the Original Space Mountain when you saw that rotating light on the final lift hill? Talk about flashbacks! Hello From Phoenix Arizona 🌡 🔥

[@McBoomFly]

I second what everyone is saying. This works at DL much better than WDW. The ride is so cute

[@katef96]

If this truly is the better version, can we change WDWs back to Splash?

[@JSwag_Reviews]

Or change both back cuz this was awful!

[@flippeee5]

WDW should of stayed splash mountain

[@johnfeliciano585]

Do you mean Crash Mountain?

[@LeviathanVR]

@@johnfeliciano585 In my opinion this is a lot better than the WDW version and if the one in WDW stayed it could've made both sides happy.

[@disneyparksstarwarslover7638]

@@LeviathanVRMy thoughts exactly!

[@flippeee5]

yeah

[@ThatFandubGirl]

I would have been happier if they kept Disneyland's Splash mountain but changed the one in wdw. If one had to go no question I would pick wdw. It just didn't have the same feeling that Disneyland's gave me. Disneyland is my home park, so maybe that's why I felt so strongly for it, but I also felt like the music and themeing was superior in Disneyland compared to WDW. It made sense being right in between New Orleans and Critter Country. It blended the Animal aspect as well as the Southern Louisianna vibe from the source material. It was a beautiful work of art. It should have never been replaced

[@averyeml]

I assume that’s Arlo getting absolutely rekt by water at every drop, they really said “you THOUGHT you were gonna record, huh”

[@MrRapmaster19]

As with many things, Disneyland's version is far superior to Disney World's. Pacing is so much better and the animatronics are spaced out much better too. Definitely improves the ride.

[@FusionTheVJ]

Ok, this is 10X BETTER THEN WDW

[@Horseworldarcoffical]

I bet wdw’s version is probably experiencing technical difficulties XD LMAO

[@Horseworldarcoffical]

XD I DONT FEEL BAD FOR WDW TO BE HONEST WITH THEIR BROKEN “adventure” ride

[@calebhoward8940]

What a sad loss. My memories with my dad and uncle going on splash mountain late one night when I was a kid for the first time now no longer have a physical residence I could visit. It’s one thing to destroy, but this is desecration, which is way worse. Shameful.

[@ColtonMyers1]

Love the little tribute to the Zip-A-Dee on top of the fireplace in the queue!

[@ravewulf]

6:30 Disney World take note: no fence! The pacing of this version is also far, far superior. WDW needs to make some adjustments. Getting rid of the fence and slowing down for the party scene would be a good place to start since those should be easier. Redoing the layout to have less dead space would understandably take longer and need more planning.

[@ravewulf]

Poor Arlo (at least I think it's him by the voice?) got soaked 😆

[@eddiebranden1]

Wow. There seem to be quite a few......um......critters on the ride.

[@jackie33399]

Loved every second--Great job--Thank you

[@applianceman6009]

Definitely a better version than WDW, but it is not better than Splash Mountain.

[@eraser2592]

This is the best version of it by far. Due to the semi claustrophobic spaces, it allows you to see more of the animatronics than just seeing dead space wasted like wdw. This looks perfect

[@markazcpa3]

This ride makes no sense because no one has watched the movie and the few that perhaps tried cannot remember it because it was so bad. Way to go Disney.

[@Equilibrium-pt7xj]

This is an absolute disaster. Disney destroyed Splash Mountain, the heart and pride of Disneyland for a soulless corporate merchandise cash grab and downgraded complexity for reduced maintenance costs. 🗑️

[@darkridearts]

That’s not why this was built

[@jarjar3222]

Touch grass bro

[@SMTraz]

Bob Iger - "This is really boring" Yup.

[@Brightside9]

I actually enjoyed it, It was far better than the magic kingdom here’s why, It’s like it’s specifically made for Disneyland, Less empty spaces, The animatronics are spread out instead of being put into one space, More colors, Tiana’s lines are actually better

[@danslifeatthekingdom]

@@Brightside9it’s literally the same

[@thewiz2003]

@@danslifeatthekingdom Yes and no. While the animatronics and effects may be the same, the way the assets were utilized make for a more cohesive storyline. Tiana has been moved on top of the log with Luis and many of the band members are much closer together. There are also slight alterations to the dialogue as well.

[@skunkman9815]

Should’ve left splash mountain the way it was

[@Equilibrium-pt7xj]

⁠@@thewiz2003How exactly does pacing affect the story? It’s still a convoluted mess with zero plot or purpose.

[@ryangibson1578]

This doesnt look as good as splash mountain. I havnt been on tianas yet but have been on splash mountain a lot. I feel splash mountain looks way better. The ending looked pretty cool though ill admit

[@punxsydawn]

This makes it so obvious the ride was designed for Disneyland with disney world a second thought

[@crosswalkX]

Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland feels underwhelming and is missing many animatronics. To the WDW News Today and Disneyland fans. I watched this video and I feel very underwhelmed and disappointed by the empty spaces on the ride and the animatronics from the first Princess and the Frog film that's missing. Where's the dancing Spoonbill birds? Where's the red and yellow lady butterflies? Where's the 3 possums and 2 alligators and deer? Where's the 3 Frog Hunters Reggie, Darnell, Two Fingers? Also where's Juju the animatronic Snake that's not with Mama Odie at the end? Also where's Lawrence? Where's Tiana's Boss Buford? Where's Buta the Dog and Marcel the cat? And where's the most important villain Dr. Facilier and his shadow spirits, dolls, mask minions? They could've featured Dr. Facilier and his minions for the Halloween season. I'm very sad 3 of the songs from The Princess and the Frog "When We're Human", "Ma Belle Evangeline", "Friends on the Other Side" doesn't even play on the ride. I'm very disappointed Tiana's Bayou Adventure went the Jungle Cruise empty space route. Also there's no conflict, no real story and feels incredibly boring. I wish Tiana's Bayou Adventure was more like the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. I'll go on it once and then forget about it and wait until they update it with more of my favorite characters from Princess and the Frog characters. Or in the future in the late 2020s, or 2030s wait for a second retheme of Moana's Shiny Island Splash ride or Pocahontas Around the Riverbend ride to replace the current Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride. But, Disneyland and Disney World Imagineers just do their own thing and never listen to guests feedback. I'm sad they decided not to do the actual Princess and the Frog ride. Tiana's Bayou Adventure could've been fun but the ride sequel feels forgettable and I won't be surprised if it gets replaced by Moana or Pocahontas ride. In the meantime, I'd rather just go on a Log Flume Rattlesnake Rapids ride at Lagoon in Utah instead. I think the former 2001 Superstar Limousine and my least favorite Spinning Teacups ride was way better than Tiana's Bayou Adventure

[@jukesy1992]

OK, you know what? Much, much, much better. Every story element has more of an explanation. Mamma Odi now explains what's going to happen as you go up the hill, and whilst sure it's no Facelia, it's better than just no dialogue at all. Does anyone know if these new dialogues for the characters were added to wdw at all?

[@TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY]

10:20 i like how the lighting effect is brighter in this version of the ride

[@Drawing_Productions]

The one at Disneyland looks way better then the one at Disney World, it’s more fast paced and more spread apart

[@Camirmm2]

Thank you my daughter was so scared to go on this ride (she’s only 8) and this video made her feel better ty!

[@SlushysSecret]

I’m glad with the end result for Disneyland, but my heart is still torn for the WDW version of splash, should’ve kept that version so we could have had the best of both worlds.

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@SlushysSecret Tiana is awful and I wouldn’t ride it at either park so idk what your saying with best of both worlds lol. Disneyland splash was very good in prime and is the one Tony Baxter had his hand in.

[@JSwag_Reviews]

It’s actually the one I prefer. Only people who prefer disneyworlds don’t know how mesmerizing the Disneyland how do you do section was growing up and how each element was fun it’s never boring unlike wdw splash which does have some dry moments.

[@SlushysSecret]

@@JSwag_Reviews half the america sings animatronics barely operated by the end of splash’s run, it was about time for Disneyland to have a refresher, WDWs splash fitted the atmosphere of Frontierland so well and was built to properly elevate the story along with just better animatronics in general, the solution could’ve been to refresh the Disneyland ride (Baxter actually was brought in to help in developing the Disneyland retheme) and bring the America sings animatronics to the WDW ride to spruce up the show scenes especially the laughing scene place and bam we could’ve had splash and bayou adventure in the US, too bad that wasn’t the reality though, but I don’t mind splash being gone at Disneyland, but it will be more painful to go to the east coast especially with the removal of rivers of America

[@SlushysSecret]

@@JSwag_Reviews well, that was a very poor way to execute your argument

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@SlushysSecret yea regardless if this monstrosity was never announced splash would of had a refurb around 2020 that would of made all those maintainable animatronics pretty as hell, but Disneyland let them rot for 3 years. They didn’t lay a finger on the geese, didn’t maintain there fur etc you can tell they let it go on purpose so people would be like “splash needed a refurb.” Anyway Disneyland and WDW should have stayed put. This should have gotten its own ride… and incorporated facilier.

[@MelkhorX]

Well I haven't been on either version yet. But I was kind of let down when I saw the WDW ride through. How come this is so much better? It feels like it's more full. There's no real empty spots. Are there more animatronics? Is it just the smaller size of the DLR version? both? Something about this feels like an excellent ride and I suddenly have excitement to ride this version.

[@scottyamamoto7201]

mama is already broken at the end...

[@danielandlucycartoonsmadne5885]

This is really cool. Can we get a pov without any close ups or zoom outs?

[@ellej.winsett3701]

the animatronics are GORGEOUS, but the most beautiful one is Lottie at the end leaning forward to wave 'hello'!!!! the way she waves and leans... she looks so REAL!!!

[@bradyoneill5117]

Having just been to WDW's yesterday to celebrate Disneyland's opening, just so no one has any fomo, Juju is also not working in our epilogue scene

[@jakehess27]

Nothing beats the original Splash mountain but this version isn't bad, seems to have a lot more energy and thoughtful design. The Disney World version still sucks. I will always be true to Splash Mountain though, first ride that left an impression on me as a kid and still loved it as an adult.

[@Maxtheworm-iz7mb]

What group were you in I just did it today and I’m group 23

[@jeffb33]

This is the version that needed to debut first.

[@Miqbtn]

I'm disappointed none of the America Sings animatronics made it in the ride

[@jonathancompton3897]

Change is Change. Sometimes it can be a little hard, But changes can be good. Seasons change, and some rides retheme, that's change

[@jonathancompton3897]

Or I think america sings changed into Carousel of Progress

[@Miqbtn]

@@jonathancompton3897 Yes but somethings don't need to be changed. Those animatronics could've been reused in the ride.

[@sophiehanssel2017]

Yeah it would have saved Disney a ton of cash ​@@Miqbtn

[@jonathancompton3897]

@@Miqbtn well they can't that's life

[@videogameshowworld]

WHY WOULD DISNEY REMOVE THE AMERICA SINGS ANIMATRONICS?!?!!??????????

[@someguy4253]

Because they’re stupid??? 🤷‍♂️

[@skunkman9815]

Captalism All they care about it money!!

[@a_rayofentertainment]

To better fit the new story for the new attraction.

[@jonathancompton3897]

@@a_rayofentertainment yeah right

[@saitoman]

Some of the animatronics were probably used where they could be. Remember, those animatronics were from the 70’s and geared to be in a dry room. Not in a wet/humid environment (even if they are not touching water). A lot of the animals used in Splash Mountain don’t have a place in Tiana’s (vultures, rabbits, bees, etc.) and because the nature of Song of the South, many of the animals from America Songs could be ported over to Splash. (Both Song of the South and America Sings were Marc Davis created. And let’s face it, the problems with race in relation to Song and Splash do not need to be in the parks in 2024 even if they are not character specific). With Tiana, even though it is the south, it is specific to Louisiana. I would gather though there is a bear and fox species in Louisiana I doubt they are in the bayou and definitely not in the vicinity of New Orleans. (Please correct me if I am wrong)

[@ChunkychunHealy]

It looks nothing special in my opinion! It’s not a movie I would put in the this one or WDW's Splash Mountain. I would do a more popular movie theme.

[@ImperiusLex]

Yeah, I don’t understand why this ride has gotten criticism. This ride looks great! And I hope to get to go on it one day.

[@kentslocum]

@@ImperiusLex You might understand the criticism if you spend a little time thinking about it. Not only did Disney destroy their most beloved and iconic attraction in two separate parks, but they also didn't do Tiana justice at all.

[@ImperiusLex]

@@kentslocum In my opinion, I think they did a great job with Disneyland version. I’m not sure about Disney Worlds version, but I think Disneyland kinda needed this change. And in the end, it turned out great. This is just my opinion though.

[@kentslocum]

@@ImperiusLex Pretty much everyone agrees that the Disneyland version is better than the WDW version. The problem I and many others have is that Disney could have just put all this money into refurbishing and remodeling Splash Mountain. They could have improved the queue, added new show scenes and details, rerecorded dialogue, given the buildings a fresh coat of paint, etc. Instead, they destroyed one of Walt Disney's crowning achievements and buried the legacy of one of the most important Black actors in history.

[@A_A610]

​@@ImperiusLex The consensus seems to be that the story is the biggest "make or break" of the retheme. Pretty much everybody agrees it's much weaker compared to the original ride, with defenders being much more willing to look the other way and ignore the weaker story while critics tend to point out the story problems are its fatal flaw.

[@BingChilling-hr1hh]

This way better than WDW but still want splash mountain back

[@danielguizar360]

That 2nd drop is the worst lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@madihaley23]

Disneyland is the winner for Tina’s Bayou adventure

[@evanwest508]

Wow, this nonsense is truly heinous.

[@josueelombre931]

It’s still pretty lame. Also, I don’t understand why they changed the name to bayou country. Critter country made more sense given that the rides revolve around animals. Also juju and mama odie are the start of what’s probably going to be a series of broken animitronics.

[@thewiz2003]

Yah but unlike Florida the humidity is a bit more consistent in California. This means the mechanics will most likely not fail as often.

[@z3v..]

that bayou country thing also doesnt make sense to me either, honestly i js call everything by its old name since im used to it

[@josueelombre931]

@@z3v.. the country bears and Winnie the Pooh as far as I know, didn’t live in the bayou. They were just animals living in the land that should’ve stayed CC.

[@jukesy1992]

@@z3v.. I also do not like Bayou Country even though I like this version of the ride.

[@robertkosko1317]

I hate to say this… But, because disneyland’s version is a bit shorter, it doesn’t have those awkward silence area’s like WDW does… This is the way the ride was intended…