Disney shares a sneak peek of the inspiration behind Tiana Bayu’s Adventures

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Disney shares a sneak peek of the inspiration behind Tiana Bayu’s Adventures

Updated: 7:35 PM EDT March 18, 2023

The Adventures of Tiana Baio is slated to debut next year at Disney. Construction is underway on the new attraction. Fans can expect to see the characters of the princess and the frog traveling around the bay. Carmen Smith of Walt Disney Imagineering wrote on the Disney Parks Blog: “The story will pick up where the movie left off as guests join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louie on an adventure down the bay as they prepare for a one-of-a-kind holiday in Mardi Gras season, where everyone is welcome.” Smith went on to say that the Walt Disney Imagineering team traveled to New Orleans to get inspiration for the theme, music and other elements they plan to incorporate into Tiana Bayou’s Adventure. In 2024, Tiana Bayou’s Adventure is set to hit the Walt Disney Resort.

ORLANDO, FL –

Tiana’s Adventures in the Bayou debuts next year on Disney.

A new attraction was under construction.

Fans can expect the Princess and the Frog characters to go on a journey through Bay.

Carmen Smith of Walt Disney Imagineering wrote next Disney Parks Blog“The story picks up where the movie left off as guests join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louie on an adventure down the bay as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration of the Mardi Gras season where everyone is welcome.”

Smith went on to say that the Walt Disney Imagineering team traveled to New Orleans for inspiration regarding the theme, music and other elements they plan to include in The Adventures of Tiana Bayu.

In 2024“Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” is slated to hit Walt Disney World Resort.