Ray’s Berets, one of two new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gift shops, is now open at Disneyland park.

Ray’s Berets Gift Shop

Ray’s Berets takes over the shop that was once The Briar Patch. Check out our last look at the Splash Mountain store.

Ray’s Berets features a green mossy rooftop, albeit with less foliage than The Briar Patch had. Lights are strung between a pair of wooden poles between fencing in front of the gift shop. The Tiana’s Bayou Adventure sign is behind the fence on the right.

The sign on top of the shop features a carved and painted image of Ray the firefly holding a beret. Other carved hats are on the sign around the Ray medallion, with mismatched lanterns hanging over the words “Ray’s Berets.”

There are a few shelving units outside displaying ear headbands and bubble wands. One unit appears to be a recycled boat.

A window looks into the store, with patched-up curtains pulled to the side. A Disneyland Mail Box is next to the entrance.

Inside, moss and blue lanterns hang from wooden beams. As the store’s name suggests, it mostly sells headwear like ears and hats.

Ray’s Berets is a haven for Ray’s firefly family. Dozens of jars atop merchandise displays and shelving units act as firefly houses.

There are framed portraits of various fireflies throughout.

Hanging above the fireplace is a portrait of Ray carved into a slice of a log. Ray is depicted looking up at his love, the star Evangeline. This is a clear reference to The Briar Patch, which had carved portraits of Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Fox… which were eventually replaced with generic animal art.

The jar on the mantel appears to be Ray’s home. It has a framed image of Evangeline hanging inside, next to a small bed, chair, table, and shelf. A small bucket acts as a light illuminating the jar. On the front of the cork is a door and sitting next to the jar is a tiny mailbox.

A piece of embroidery also sitting on the mantle reads “Jar Sweet Jar.”

Another piece of log artwork above the window depicts Ray and his grandma.

Another piece depicts Ray laughing along with Louis the alligator.

The jars are not only houses, but also businesses. Each has a unique set of tiny furniture and other props inside. One is preserving a cupcake with a candle. Another is a firefly lemonade stand. Some jars actually have “For Rent” signs.

These jars appear to include an art studio, music room, and post office.

Much like the animal instruments on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the firefly furniture is made of found objects. One jar holds a paper boat.

The fireflies have created their own version of New Orleans’ famous Cafe du Monde: Cafe du Ponde.

A telescope and star map are in one upright jar.

The fireflies are ready for Halloween with this jar, which holds a tiny decrepit tree growing pumpkins over gravestones.

The jars on the right side of this shelf include a playground and a classroom. There’s a slide and swingset made of twigs.

The classroom has a chalkboard reading “Welcome Pupae.” A small jar holds an even smaller flower pot.

These jars include a kitchen. But more notably next to them is what appears to be a tiny outhouse. Not just any outhouse, though — Shrek’s outhouse.

The outhouse is made of small pieces of wood and covered in bits of mouse. The Shrek reference is made obvious with the tiny crescent moon on the door.

A shelf above one door features several spools of thread. An embroidered design reads “Ray & Evangeline XOXO” in a heart.

Next to the cash wrap is a picture of Louis, Mama Odie, and Ray labeled “Best Pals.”

Another framed picture appears to depict the Ray’s Berets building when the fireflies first moved in.

There are two fake windows looking out on the bayou at night. A pair of stars twinkle in the sky while glowing fireflies float around.

Sometimes, you’ll see groups of fireflies fly from one window to the next.

Ray will also appear and spell out his full name, Raymond, with his light.

The backstage door features a “Cast Members Only” sign with a firefly painted on it.

Watch our video tour of Ray’s Berets below.

What do you think of Ray’s Berets? Let us know in the comments.

Check out our full Tiana’s Bayou Adventure POV. The ride’s grand opening is on November 15.

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