Disney has confirmed that Mama Odie will appear in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new attraction opening next year at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Jennifer Lewis will reportedly reprise her role as Mama Odie, Tiana’s “Fairy Godmother” of the bayou.
Disney also shared the latest work by Sharika Mahdi, a New Orleans artist and YAYA Arts Center alumna whose artwork has inspired the attraction’s design.
Both new and old characters will appear in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Here is a list from Disney of what to expect on the ride.
- Brand-new cast of original Disney characters with distinct names and personalities
- Dozens of entirely new Audio-Animatronics figures
- Adorable critters with incredible talent, bringing the diverse flavors of musical gumbo found in New Orleans!
- New, original music alongside favorite tunes from the film
- Do you love beignets as much as Louis? Well, you’re in luck because the alluring scent of beignets being prepared for the party will be part of the attraction queue!
- Additional talent voices from the film reprising their roles, including Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Michael Leon Wooley as Louis, and the one and only Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana
- Familiar faces from the film such as Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Mama Odie, Louis, Eudora, Charlotte, “Big Daddy,” the King and Queen of Maldonia and Prince Ralphie
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