It may be a WHILE before we see the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World (won’t open until late 2024!), but Disney is not wasting any time when it comes to this major transformation.
Splash Mountain’s last day of operation was January 22nd, 2023. The ride is now officially CLOSED as it gets overhauled into a Princess and the Frog-themed ride. And Disney has moved swiftly to remove mentions of the ride in other attractions and change other things in the park. Let’s go through it all here!
Map
On January 23rd, 2023, immediately following Splash Mountain’s last day, a NEW park map debuted in Magic Kingdom.
Look closely! A Disney princess is NEW to the Magic Kingdom park map! pic.twitter.com/cy9bMFv4MC
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 23, 2023
The map no longer shows Splash Mountain, but instead has a designation for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Click here for more photos of the map!
Construction
But that’s not all! Construction is already underway in the area now that Splash Mountain has officially closed.
Over in Frontierland today, a MUCH different view than yesterday. The water has been drained and construction walls are up around Splash Mountain. pic.twitter.com/65jtFHLZUB
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 23, 2023
Here’s another look at the entrance area.
Here’s another look at #SplashMountain, how it sits today. pic.twitter.com/SHcgxTu3oH
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 23, 2023
Some of the water from the ride is already being drained as well.
And certain Frontierland signage that formerly featured Splash Mountain on it has also been updated.
Disney has made QUICK work of some of these spaces, but if you’re looking for a last-minute Splash Mountain souvenir, move fast.
We did find some souvenir coin machines still available with Splash Mountain designs by the restrooms and the play area near Splash Mountain.
It’s unclear how long these will stick around so snatch them up while you can!
Liberty Square Riverboat Changes
But it’s not just the immediate area around Splash Mountain that has been affected. On the Liberty Square Riverboat, the narration related to Splash Mountain has been completely removed.
Back in Magic Kingdom, if you’ve ever ridden the Liberty Square Riverboat, you’ve probably heard the Splash Mountain narration. Today, that too has been removed. pic.twitter.com/glSqvEISmE
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 23, 2023
Walt Disney World Railroad Changes
And there’s MORE. At the Walt Disney World Railroad (which reopened at the end of 2022), there has been a change. The narration features a small portion that talks about “new critters” moving in to make a splash. It advises guests to take a listen, because “we’re almost there.”
“We’re almost there”, a small note has been added to the Walt Disney Railroad narration when coming up on Frontierland! pic.twitter.com/MV8FlQ2eXO
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 23, 2023
And that’s a look at all of the changes that have been made in Magic Kingdom (so far) as this major ride transformation takes place.
To learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the storyline for the ride, what characters to expect, and other details, see our posts below:
- Look at our FULL PAGE on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Two New MUST-HAVE Disney T-Shirts Are Online Now!
- BIG NEWS Revealed About Disney World’s Splash Mountain Changes
- Disney Didn’t Share These Details About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ride…But We Will
- VIDEOS: Opening Timeline & MORE Updates About the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ride Announced by Disney!
- NEW Concept Art Shared for Disney’s Splash Mountain Re-theme
And before your next visit to Magic Kingdom, be sure to check out our FREE checklist that covers the ENTIRE park!
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