UPDATED AUGUST 2024. Tiana's Bayou Adventure is heading your way both at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. We have all of the information on how to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure and tips on booking the best Disneyland or Walt Disney World vacation yet!
What You Need to Know for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is open now in Florida at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park as of June 28, 2024.
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open in Anaheim at Disneyland Park November 15, 2024
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How to Ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Tiana's Bayou Adventure is officially open to guests at Walt Disney World. The former Splash Mountain now tells even more of the story from Princess and the Frog, delighting guests with music, stories and friendship along the way. This new ride is located in Frontierland.
Disney World Standby Line for Tiana's Bayou Adventure
The regular line, also known as standby, is not available for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Keep reading for how to ride and what methods to use.
Disney World Virtual Queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure utilizes a Virtual Queue as one option to ride this new attraction.
Virtual Queue during the first few months (and possibly even longer). Guests can request to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at one of two times: 7:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Read more about Virtual Queues for this and other attractions here.
Disney World Disney Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for advance purchase and booking. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is one of the quickest Lightning Lanes to book out to full capacity. Check out our blog article here to learn more about securing your Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Tiana's in advance.
Combining Methods to Ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Yes, you can combine methods to ride! For example, you can book a Lightning Lane Multi Pass and join the Virtual Queue on the same day at both Disney Resorts.
How to Ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland
Tiana's Bayou Adventure will officially open to guests at Disneyland later this year. The former Splash Mountain now tells even more of the story from Princess and the Frog, delighting guests with music, stories and friendship along the way. This new ride is located in Bayou Country (formerly Critter Country).
Tiana’s Bayou Previews
Over on the west coast we are eagerly anticipating possible previews for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. If Disneyland decides to offer previews as they did at Walt Disney World, we might see earlier dates such as:
- Media previews by invitation only to select members of the press.
- California-based Cast Members previews
- Magic Keyholder previews
- D23 Gold Member previews
- Disney Vacation Club Members previews
Remember, this list is just a guide of “what if”, not an official announcement.
Disneyland Standby Line for Tiana's Bayou Adventure
The regular line, also known as standby, might not be available initially for Tiana's Bayou Adventure if the attraction follows the pattern set at Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Virtual Queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure
We anticipate the need for a Virtual Queue during the first few months (and possibly even longer) that Tiana's Bayou Adventure is open. Read more about Virtual Queues for this and other attractions here.
Disneyland Disney Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for purchase with your discount Disneyland tickets. This service includes access to many rides at Disneyland Resort. If the attraction follows the model on the east coast, we anticipate Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to join Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass during its debut. Check out our blog article here to learn more about Lightning Lane.
Purchase Individual Lightning Lane Single Pass for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
There’s still a chance this ride could utilize Individual Lightning Lane Single Pass purchases—or à la carte— when the ride first debuts at Disneyland.
Although it’s an additional cost, it will save you time to be able to do other things throughout the Resort.
Combining Methods to Ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Yes, you can combine methods to ride! For example, you can purchase Lightning Lane and join the Virtual Queue. More information will be provided as details are released.
More Tips for Riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Here are a few tips to enhance your vacation experience when riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure:
- Get a multi-day ticket. The more park days you have, the more opportunities you'll have to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
- Get a Park Hopper Ticket. For those who want to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure multiple times, a Park Hopper ticket gives you the most flexibility during your vacation.
- Have a positive attitude. Remember that nothing is guaranteed. Rides can go down, entertainment can be canceled because of weather, AND you can STILL have a great time. Your Disney vacation truly is what you make it, and we hope you make it the best ever!
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More Princess and the Frog Fun
Whether you are able to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure or not, there are still so many ways to celebrate all things Princess at the Frog! Here are some of our favorite Princess and the Frog ideas when on either coast.
Princess and the Frog at Walt Disney World
- Meet Tiana- check the My Disney Experience app for character times and locations.
- Shop- find all your favorite Princess and the Frog gear can be found throughout the resort, and especially in Frontierland and near the new ride.
- Eat- Beginning on opening day, Golden Oak Outpost and The Friar’s Nook will be serving up sweet and fluffy beignets drizzled with honey and powdered sugar. These will be available for a limited time only so let the good times roll.
Princess and the Frog at Disneyland
- Meet Tiana- check the Disneyland app for character times and locations, we love seeing Tiana aboard the Mark Twain River Boat sailing the Rivers of America.
- Dine with Princess Tiana- Princess Breakfast Adventures is character dining featuring your favorite Disney Princesses hosted for breakfast and brunch at Napa Rose.
- Shop- find all your favorite Princess and the Frog gear can be found throughout the resort, and especially in Critter Country!
Booking Your Disney Vacation
We are so excited that Tiana's Bayou Adventure is opening at Walt Disney World and Disneyland! No matter which Disney Resort you choose there is SO much to look forward to! If you're planning a trip, we'd love to be part of the process. Book your Disney vacation online, or call any of our vacation experts at 855-GET-AWAY.
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