ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ahead of the start of its D23 Expo, Disney has revealed a model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the “Princess and the Frog”-inspired attraction set to replace Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
What You Need To Know
- Disney unveils model of Tiana's Bayou Adventure
- The attraction is set to replace Splash Mountain at Disney World and Disneyland Resort
- The model gives a better idea of some of the changes coming to the ride's exterior
- RELATED: Disney reveals Splash Mountain will become Tiana's Bayou Adventure
The model, which is on display as part of the Wonderful World of Dreams pavilion, shows the exterior of the new attraction.
While the Splash Mountain structure remains, there have a been some changes made to the attraction’s exterior for the redesign, including more greenery and the addition of a water tower.
The display also includes additional concept art as well as more information about the attraction’s backstory.
A monitor above the model plays a video showing the Imagineering team’s research trip to New Orleans. The video also features animated concept art of the attraction at night.
Here’s animated concept art of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is replacing Splash Mountain. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/Sfnzqe6Zpk
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For Disneyland, the revamped attraction also means a new restaurant for New Orleans Square: Tiana’s Palace.
Disney previously announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure would debut in “late 2024.” An official opening date has not yet been shared.
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