Tiana's Bayou Adventure

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Overview

Tiana's Bayou Adventure sends log-flume boats through the Louisiana bayou alongside Princess Tiana and Louis the alligator, following the story of Tiana's Palace and a Mardi Gras celebration, before climaxing in a steep splashdown drop. The ride reuses Splash Mountain's original track layout and flume structure while replacing essentially all of the show scenes, music, and characters with new animatronics and an original jazz-inflected score.

ParksLog verdict

The flume structure and major drop here are physically the same hardware as the former Splash Mountain — only the scenes, music, and characters changed, and the splashdown finale lands just as effectively as it always did. Front-row riders should expect to get properly soaked, not just splashed. It's been one of the most popular rides at the resort since its 2024 debut, so go early or expect a real wait.

About this experience

Musical log-flume journey with Princess Tiana, New Orleans bayou scenes, audio-animatronics, and an exhilarating splashdown finale.

Best for

Fans of The Princess and the Frog
Families wanting a wet, moderately thrilling ride
Guests who want a genuine splashdown finale

Tips

You will get wet, potentially soaked in the front rows — plan accordingly on cooler days.
The ride reuses the physical drop and flume layout from the former Splash Mountain, so the overall pacing is familiar to longtime visitors.
It's one of the most popular rides at the resort since its 2024 debut — go early or expect a substantial wait.

Details

Must DoMin height 102 cmThrill Medium~11 minLightning Lane Multi Pass

Type ride

Min height 102 cm

Approximate duration ~11 min

Thrill Medium

Good for kids Often works well for younger guests

Lightning Lane Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Single Rider Line Not available

Top speed 64 km/h

Biggest drop 16 m

Motion sickness Low

Location Outdoor

Opened 2024

Attraction characteristics

Water RideOutdoorFamilyDropThrill

History

Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened in 2024, retheming the site of Splash Mountain, which had operated since 1989 with a Song of the South-derived storyline that Disney chose to fully replace given the source film's contested legacy.

Previous attractions

Splash Mountain (1989-2023) — Original log-flume before retheme to The Princess and the Frog.

Fun facts

It opened in 2024 on the site of the former Splash Mountain, which had run since 1989.
The ride retains the same physical flume structure and major drop as its predecessor, with entirely new scenes and music.
Its music was composed with an original jazz-influenced score reflecting the ride's New Orleans setting.

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