Disney has revamped not only the ride, which was originally Splash Mountain, but also the surrounding area. When you arrive in Bayou Country, you are instantly transported to a little New Orleans, known as New Orleans Square. The area features NOLA-themed restaurant Tiana’s Palace, gorgeous recreations of NOLA’s iconic streets, and all the Creole/Cajun food you could ever want, including gumbo, beignets, and red beans and rice. While the food may not be as flavorful as the food in New Orleans, it is delicious and a good recreation of authentic Creole cuisine. New Orleans Square also offers blues and jazz of the French Quarter, with regular performances from live entertainers such as The Bootstrappers and Jambalaya Jazz.
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Anika Noni Rose, who played Disney’s first Black princess, Tiana, in the 2009 animated film, blessed us with her presence on opening night. The Tony-winning actress and singer performed some of her hit songs from the film, including “Almost There,” as well as a new track, “Special Spice,” that can be heard on the Adventure ride. Rose wasn’t alone as actress Jenifer Lewis, who voiced Mama Odie in the film, also made an appearance during the event. Lewis performed her signature The Princess and the Frog song, “Dig a Little Deeper,” perfecting the performance with high kicks and a level of enthusiasm we haven’t seen in ages. While Rose and Lewis won’t be performing on a daily basis, guests will hear their songs and dialogue on the ride.
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2024 may have been a harder year than anticipated, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find pockets of joy moving forward. If you want a family-friendly experience that celebrates Blackness and all the amazing things we bring to the table, check out Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland.
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