ORLANDO, FL.-One of the most popular Disney princesses of all time will have a signature ride of her own and it opens this summer.
Princess Tiana from the classic film, “The Princess and the Frog” and all of the other characters, sounds and color that make the film a forever classic, will be featured in “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” Though there isn’t a definitive launch date, signage for the attraction is all around the site, which is the former site for Splash Mountain.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has long been a part of the future plans for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, according to Walt Disney World Marketing Strategy Vice President Sivonne Davis. During a recent interview with The Atlanta Voice, Davis said the attraction is more than just a new ride at Disney World. Much more.
“It is absolutely beautiful to see this coming forward. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is energy, it’s vibrancy,” Davis said. “Between the 52-foot drop giving you thrills and energy and the vibrancy of color and storytelling from so many different characters, friends, and family from the Princess and the Frog film, this showcases the next chapter of her story.”
The only Black Disney Princess will have her story told on a ride down the Bayou. Davis calls the attraction “amazing, one-of-a-kind, and truly in New Orleans style. And if you love New Orleans you’ll love this experience.”
Having an attraction in honor of a Black character is also something that will attract visitors that might not have come to Disney World and more specifically Magic Kingdom before. That fact is not lost on Davis, a Black female executive with one of the world’s largest entertainment brands.
“It’s authentic, inclusive, relevant, and it’s fun,” added Davis. “It’s a story that is so connective to so many. That important story is showcased in this attraction, it’s showcased in who Princess Tiana is.”
When asked for a specific date when the attraction was going to open, Davis replied, “It is in fact summer, but we will certainly make sure to keep you posted as we get the final details that are coming real soon,” joked Davis.
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