With the grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure approaching, we are learning new details about the attraction’s backstory. As we would expect, the story begins from the moment guests step into the queue.
The experience visitors will have on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure takes place around a year after the events of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Princess and the Frog. Riders will be able to see first-hand where Princess Tiana’s life has taken her following the success of Tiana’s Palace, a restaurant she had dreamed up and worked hard to make a reality.
In the queue, guests discover that Tiana has expanded her business with Tiana’s Foods. She’s combined her talents with those of the local community to transform an aging salt mine and has built her own brand of original hot sauces, seasonings, and other food products.
When you enter the garden area at the start of the queue, you’ll be treated to a broadcast of performances by New Orleans musical acts. The radio host shares that Tiana is hosting a celebration this very night, and everyone is invited!
He also mentions that Tiana needs your help with a very important task. There’s been a mix-up with the party preparations between Prince Naveen and Louis — nobody booked a band! Because it’s Mardi Gras season, a last-minute search for a band is proving tricky. So, Tiana needs help finding musicians for tonight’s party!
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Disney says guests will “join” Princess Tiana and Louis on their journey through the bayou to help them find good New Orleans music. During your journey, you’ll see musical critters playing familiar melodies from The Princess and the Frog in the styles of Zydeco, Rara, and Afro-Cuban music.
With the help of Mama Odie’s magic, you dig a little deeper into the bayou as she shrinks you down to an itty-bitty size for a new perspective to search for bayou musicians. And when the talent search concludes, it’s Mama Odie who makes you big again and gets you to the joyful Mardi Gras season celebration at the home of Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen.
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This exciting attraction begins welcoming guests on June 28th. Which part has you the most excited?
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