Southern Dome Salt Company at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flowers and Trees Added, along with new trees plus some scaffolding has been removed around the splash zone area at the bottom of the main drop.
Major changes have happened at the old Splash Mountain in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Especially to the outside area, which truthfully is the only change we can see. The new top of the dome has been capped and now the theming has been placed. Vines and flowers now cover the top of the dome.
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At the outside lazy river portion of the ride, where Tiana’s Palace tiara-topped water tower is located Imagineers have installed new fake and real trees, that will probably double as light poles.
One of the bigger changes we have seen is at the splash zone, the bottom of the drop, where trees and plants have been landscaped into the scenery. Construction crews have also started removing scaffolding and walkways that covered the section that holds the water.
This could mean we are seeing the final work being done in that area and this is how the area will look from now on. New rock work was completed earlier this year, and track work is going on under the tunnels.
In February, we shared the backstory behind the water tower that will punctuate the exterior. But what else is in store? Here’s a sample of what to expect from this musical adventure:
- Brand-new cast of original Disney characters with distinct names and personalities
- Dozens of entirely new Audio-Animatronics figures
- Adorable critters with incredible talent, bringing the diverse flavors of musical gumbo found in New Orleans!
- New, original music alongside favorite tunes from the film
- Do you love beignets as much as Louis? Well, you’re in luck because the alluring scent of beignets being prepared for the party will be part of the attraction queue!
- Additional talent voices from the film reprising their roles, including Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Michael Leon Wooley as Louis, and the one and only Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana
- Familiar faces from the film such as Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Mama Odie, Louis, Eudora, Charlotte, “Big Daddy,” the King and Queen of Maldonia, and Prince Ralphie
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure builds on the story of Princess Tiana, a character whose pride and perseverance remind us of a universal truth: within us lies the potential to make our dreams come true. This all-new adventure will bring Disney Parks guests into Princess Tiana’s world like never before when the attraction opens in Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024.
