Disneyland Unexpectedly Opens New Area for Guests To Explore

Disneyland Resort recently removed construction walls that concealed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and other parts of the newly renamed Bayou Country land. Guests were then free to explore the reimagined Disneyland Park area.

New Area Unveiled to Disneyland Park Guests

As part of Splash Mountain’s transformation into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Park’s Critter Country became Bayou Country. This week, Disneyland Resort removed construction walls in the area.

Guests Share Videos Online

As soon as the area became accessible, guests began documenting their experiences. One of those guests, @freshbakedisney, shared videos of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s entrance, exit, and adjacent gift shop, which remains unopened.

@freshbakeddisney

FIRST LOOK: Walls are down at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Here’s a sneak peek!! More coverage on YouTube as well! #freshbakeddisney #constructionupdate #disneyland #disneylandnews #staytuned #update #happiestplaceonearth #disneylandupdates #tianasbayouadventure #disneylandrides #almostthere #yay !

♬ original sound – FreshBakedDisney

@hugototallyrox also shared clips of guests exploring the new Bayou Country land:

@hugototallyrox

Time is getting closer and closer. Some walls are officially down 😃#fyp #disney #disneyland #disneyparks #disneylandcalifornia #disneytiktok #christmas #tianasbayouadventure #tiana #tianaspalace

♬ Almost there – 👀

Splash Mountain Becomes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Splash Mountain followed Br’er Rabbit as he left home for greener pastures. However, he spent his adventure being chased by the terrifying Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear. When Br’er Rabbit made it home, he declared that there was no place better than “home sweet home.”

Disneyland Resort closed its version of Splash Mountain in May 2023, months after Walt Disney World Resort. The Song of the South (1946) ride was long criticized for its connection to a film that offensively depicted post-Civil War American life.

Magic Kingdom Park debuted its version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure this summer, providing a sneak peek at the upcoming Disneyland Park ride. The Princess and the Frog (2009) log flume ride takes place after the events of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film.

Guests join Disney Princess Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), Louis the alligator (Michael-Leon Wooley), Mama Odie (Jenifer Lewis), and Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos) as they prepare for a party on the Bayou. The Princess and the Frog crew gather the perfect band to celebrate the culture and cuisine of New Orleans.

Which part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are you most excited about? Let Disney Tips know in the comments!