Well, if you had plans to head down to the bayou on your upcoming Disney World trip, you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is now closed for refurbishment at Magic Kingdom.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
We know, we know. This one has been a must-do since it opened, and the Lightning Lane and standby lines have been among the longest in the park. The good news is that a refurbishment means the ride will be in tip-top shape when it returns, with no more sad-looking critters or temperamental drop mechanics. The bad news is that you’ll have to wait over a month to ride this attraction once again.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially closed at Magic Kingdom as of November 2nd. The ride is undergoing its first major refurbishment since it opened in June 2024, so this is a much-needed closure. Unfortunately, it means that you won’t be able to take that trip down to the bayou for around six weeks.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
According to the Disney World website, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is scheduled to reopen on Friday, December 18th, 2026 — just in time for a busy Christmas week.
THE PLUNGE!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a thrilling water ride featuring Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, and more beloved characters from The Princess and the Frog. While Disney hasn’t shared any details about what the closure is for, it’s likely for general maintenance, including work on animatronics and the flume system. The ride has struggled with animatronics mishaps since it opened, so this closure could address some of these issues (we hope!).
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
In addition to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Tiana’s Bayou General is also closed as of November 2nd. Located at the ride exit, you can purchase your ride photos and some Princess Tiana merchandise. The Disney World calendar shows hours again for the store on December 18th, so it appears that it will be reopening with the ride.
Merch inside!
The other store associated with this ride, Critter Co-Op, will remain open throughout the closures. This spot features Princess and the Frog merchandise, along with other general Disney souvenirs.
Critter Co-Op
We’ll be on the lookout for even more updates from Magic Kingdom and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news — and check out our latest video below on Magic Kingdom!
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