The ONE Thing Everyone Gets Wrong About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World

Disney World’s newest ride is about to open later this month, and people have some strong feelings about the ride’s plot.

While Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom has not opened quite yet, Cast Member previews have been going on with some technical issues.  The attraction is set to open on June 28th. Along with the previews, Disney shared a full ride through POV. After watching the video or even getting to ride during previews, some have been left unsatisfied with the plot of this new ride. 

Many people have speculated about what certain parts of the ride would look like, some even creating their own ride videos. Fans were hoping that right before the drop, Dr. Facilier would make an appearance and send you down to make a splash. 

Well, that is not the case, as Mama Odie sends you down the drop to go to the party. In fact, Dr. Facilier does not even make an appearance at all during the ride, which some people are calling a missed opportunity.

While the ride does feature beloved songs from the movie The Princess and The Frog, the music is more instrumental as the characters do not all sing the songs during the ride. Instead, at the end of the ride, there is a new song that was created just for the attraction. This new original song is written by Grammy winner PJ Morton titled “Special Spice.” This song is even sung by the voice of Tiana and Disney Legend, Anika Noni Rose.

Many who have watched the video or had the opportunity to ride the attraction early have been left confused and, as we said, unsatisfied with the plot. We are here to help clear up the confusion. This story is not a retelling of the movie but instead a continuation of what happens next after the film. 

This is why Tiana is not in her iconic dress, and why Dr. Facilier does not make an appearance. Of course, a new story means new music, and that is why the finale scene features “Special Spice.”

We understand that it can be disappointing not to have a retelling of this beautiful film, but this new continuation of the story gives us a look at what happens after Tiana’s wishes come true. 

Disney Vacation Club Members, along with Annual Passholders and D23 Gold Members, will also have an opportunity to ride the attraction before it opens to the public on June 28th. 

Remember, if you are planning to ride this attraction, you will need to obtain a boarding group through Virtual Queue. 

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Virtual Queue

Although technical issues prevented us from riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure during Cast Member previews, we are looking forward to riding it again soon!

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