![The finale scene inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) The finale scene inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TOS-L-tiana-inside_5163f-2-T_62465d.jpg?w=535)
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Tiana & Co. welcome guests into the colorful world of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, now in full swing at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The finale scene inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Mama Odi performs her magic inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana performs inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure illuminates in a colorful landscape at dusk at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The finale scene inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Mondo the frog plays the conga drums inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Mama Odi invites guests to have some beignets inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Scenes from the Lemoine Club inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Fireflies light up the swamp inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The finale scene inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure illuminates in a colorful landscape at dusk at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Mama Odi performs her magic inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The finale scene inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Scenes from the Lemoine Club inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana performs inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Frogs perform at the Lemoine Club inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Scenes from the Lemoine Club inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests enjoy the big plunge down the front of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure illuminates in a colorful landscape at dusk at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Louis the Alligator welcomes riders inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Louis the Alligator, Tiana and critters perform inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure illuminates in a colorful landscape at dusk at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Frogs perform at the Lemoine Club inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The critter zydeco band performs inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure illuminates in a colorful landscape at dusk at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana welcomes riders inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Frogs perform at the Lemoine Club inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Mama Odi’s multi-colored potion bottles hang inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view from the log flume on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A guest is drawn into special effects preparing for the big plunge down the front of the salt mine at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure illuminates in a colorful landscape at dusk at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Annual passholders ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to all Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Annual passholders ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to all Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Annual passholders ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to all Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Annual passholders ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to all Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Annual passholders ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to all Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Annual passholders ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to all Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Annual passholders ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Monday, June 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to all Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
With Princess Tiana, Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle cheers during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests react to taking the big plunge at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The grand finale scene on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests react to the big plunge at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An overhead view of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Louis the Alligator welcomes guests at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
With Princess Tiana, Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle cheers during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Anika Noni Rose, the original voice of Disney Princess Tiana, performs during a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A New Orleans jazz band plays during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
With Disney princess Tiana, Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle, right; Magic Kingdom vice president Sarah Riles, left; and other executives and ambassadors cheer employees during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
With Disney princess Tiana, right, Anika Noni Rose —the original voice of Tiana in the Disney film ‘Princess and The Frog”— at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A painting by Louisiana artist Malaika Favorite on display at the entrance during a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An overhead view of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
With Disney princess Tiana, Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle, right; Magic Kingdom vice president Sarah Riles, left; and other executives and ambassadors cheer employees during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of Princess Tiana’s kitchen in the queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A New Orleans jazz band plays during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Cast members cheer during a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Disney princess Tiana chats with Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Magic Kingdom vice president Sarah Riles is greeted by Disney princess Tiana at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The view from the salt mine at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A New Orleans jazz band plays during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
One of the animatronics on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —developed from the park’s original Splash Mountain — officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Walt Disney World executives address employees during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of Princess Tiana’s kitchen in the queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Anika Noni Rose, the original voice of Disney Princess Tiana, performs during a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The grand finale scene on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —developed from the park’s original Splash Mountain — officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Log cars queue up for invited guests at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests disembark after making the big drop at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during a preview at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Invited guests watch a presentation during a roundtable discussion with Disney Imagineers and artists at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle greets employees during a “Thank You Fête” honoring cast members at a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The logo promoting Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on the side of a coffee truck at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Fla., Monday, June 10, 2024. The ride —redeveloped from the park’s original Splash Mountain— officially opens to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests pass by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests pass by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Sheltering from the sun, guests pass by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Work continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Princess Jasmine and other characters pass by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— during a mid-morning cavalcade as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The water tower at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests pose for a photo in front of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Construction continues at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Friday, February 16, 2024. The renovation of the former Splash Mountain is expected to be completed soon, with the new attraction aiming for an opening in late summer. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A view of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests photograph Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A seen from the top of the Swiss Family Treehouse in nearby Adventureland, a view of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Work continues on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A guest passes by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.” (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A guest passes by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure —the reimagined former Splash Mountain ride in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World— as work continues Thursday, May 23, 2024, ahead of its planned June 28 opening in Bay Lake, Fla. The attraction’s new theme is based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog.”(Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Construction continues at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Friday, February 16, 2024. The renovation of the former Splash Mountain is expected to be completed soon, with the new attraction aiming for an opening in late summer. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Construction continues at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Friday, February 16, 2024. The renovation of the former Splash Mountain is expected to be completed soon, with the new attraction aiming for an opening in late summer. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Construction continues at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Friday, February 16, 2024. The renovation of the former Splash Mountain is expected to be completed soon, with the new attraction aiming for an opening in late summer. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Construction continues at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Friday, February 16, 2024. The renovation of the former Splash Mountain is expected to be completed soon, with the new attraction aiming for an opening in late summer. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Construction continues at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Friday, February 16, 2024. The renovation of the former Splash Mountain is expected to be completed soon, with the new attraction aiming for an opening in late summer. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
The finale scene inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The attraction —reimagined from the park’s original Splash Mountain and based on the Disney film “The Princess and The Frog” — officially opened to Disney guests on June 28. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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