Critter Country at Disneyland will get a new name when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens later this year.

New Name for Critter Country

Disney revealed that Critter Country would become Bayou Country. The new name will go into effect the day Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens — November 15, 2024.

This will be the fourth name for this area of Disneyland Park. It was originally Indian Village, a showcase of Native American culture. With the construction and opening of Country Bear Jamboree in 1972, the land became Bear Country. When Splash Mountain opened in 1989, it was renamed Critter Country.

Critter Country is currently closed during the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Briar Patch and part of Pooh Corner will become “The Princess and the Frog”-inspired gift shops. The Hungry Bear Restaurant is being transformed into a Country Bear-inspired venue. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is not expected to change.

We shared a full tour of Critter Country before it closed. Watch our walkthrough video below.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opened at Magic Kingdom in Florida on June 28, 2024. The attraction replaces Splash Mountain at both parks, utilizing the same ride track but with new theming. Splash Mountain closed permanently at Disneyland on May 31, 2023. Check out our most recent Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction update from Disneyland.

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