THIS IS NOT A DRILL. The end of Disneyland’s Splash Mountain is near.

Splash Mountain has already permanently closed in Disney World to be transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction. And the same transformation will take place at Disneyland Park in California, with both of the rethemed rides opening in 2024. Though Disney World’s transformation has begun, Disney had not yet announced when the Disneyland version of the classic ride would close to allow for this change to take place, but now we have a MASSIVE update!

According to The Orange County Register, Disney has announced that Splash Mountain will CLOSE in Disneyland on May 7th to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Its last day of operation (and your last day to get on the ride) will be May 6th. It will then be permanently CLOSED until it reopens as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in 2024.

Once Splash Mountain closes at Disneyland, the transformation can begin. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure follows the ending of the Princess and the Frog film, picking up where the characters left off. Tiana has opened her own successful restaurant and formed bonds with the surrounding community.

But Tiana wants to bring the community together more which is why she has started an employee-owned company called Tiana’s Goods. This company works to make food products and help the community become business people. Tiana also purchased a salt dome for the new company.

The ride follows Tiana as she hosts a Mardi Gras celebration for the community. But she’s missing a key ingredient and needs your help to find it! Along the way, you’ll meet new characters (including a band of musical critters), but also see some familiar faces and HEAR some familiar voices! Jenifer Lewis will return as Mama Odie, Bruno Campos will return as Naveen, Michael-Leon Woodley will return as Louis, and Anika Noni Rose will return as Tiana.

Tiana will be in an all-new outfit in the attraction, with pieces that are both culturally and period-appropriate.

There will be some unique lights at night…

…and plenty of other details to look for.

Want to grab a shirt to commemorate the end of Splash Mountain? Check out our Briar Patch Band farewell tour shirt. You can also get it as a short sleeve graphic tee, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, and a hoodie.

And you can celebrate Tiana’s upcoming arrival with our “Never Lose Sight of What’s Really Important” tee. It’s also available as a long-sleeve t-shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, and hoodie.

For more news about this attraction transformation, see our posts below:

• Take a DEEP DIVE into all of the surprising details about this ride that you’ve never noticed
• See more about the storyland and characters coming to the Tiana ride
• Get a look at the ride model

The opening dates for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World and Disneyland have not been revealed, but we do know both rides will open in 2024. Stay tuned for more details!

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