Last updated on December 13th, 2024 at 04:49 pm
This is your Disneyland Park Plan for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Whether you’re heading to Disneyland Resort to meet Princess Tiana, ride the new Princess and the Frog attraction, eat at Tiana’s Palace or shop at Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets—I’ve got details for you.
Official Opening November 15, 2024 at Disneyland Park, keep reading for the details!
I rode the new ride during the Magic Key preview and was blown away. This is a must ride and absolutely something you should not miss. It is stunning, gorgeous and worthy of Princess Tiana’s name. Grab a poncho (or a full rain suit like me) and give it go!
It’s the thrills we know and love from Splash Mountain but a whole new rider experience from Princess and the Frog! Tiana’s adventures don’t end with the movie—jump in on a ride down the Bayou with an original song and new characters as fresh scenes emerge at Disney Parks in 2024.
The former Splash Mountain ride with all its nods to Song of the South has gone down the big drop for the last time.
New Disneyland Ride Tiana’s Adventure
Disneyland’s version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens after the Walt Disney World version in Florida. Before you start planning your Disneyland vacation around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you need to know these important dates.
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride opened November 15, 2024
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Cast Member and Magic Key Holder previews begin October 21, 2024
- Tiana’s Palace is now open in New Orleans Square serving up that special spice we all love from New Orleans
- Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets now open in New Orleans Square
- Critter Co-Op in Bayou Country
- Tiana’s Bayou General in Bayou Country
- Meet Tiana from Princess and the Frog now during select times aboard the Mark Twain River Boat
Pre-Arrival Tips for Tiana’s Ride
When Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Disneyland, everyone (including Mama Odie) will want to get their feet wet first! I’ve been part of the opening days for both Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
My strategies to ride worked when those first opened and my real-life experience will certainly be added here for Tiana’s once it debuts at Disneyland.
- Secure your tickets and theme park reservations. Yes, it’s important to have your tickets in hand now. Discount tickets are available here. Be sure to buy multi-day tickets with a Park Hopper to increase your chance of riding.
- Download the Disneyland App and add everyone’s ticket to the app. If they’re traveling with you, their ticket should be linked in your app.
- Familiarize yourself with how the Disneyland app works. Practice using Lightning Lane.
Day-of Tips for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Important things to know for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure based off experience from other ride openings and Walt Disney World’s opening:
- Guests must be 40 inches or taller to ride down the Bayou, including a 50-foot drop. There are no restraints on this log flume ride.
- Understand this is a water ride and you will get wet! Bring or purchase a poncho. Bring or buy shoes that can get wet and dry quickly. You can also find a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure-themed waterproof phone pouch and souvenir towel available for purchase at Louis’ Critter Club nearby.
- There are two ways to get on the ride—the free Stand By option or the Paid Lightning Lane Multi Pass option. I’ll explain how to use both of those options and increase your chance to ride below.
Free Way To Ride with Stand By
Check the wait times on the Disneyland app. I like to go to the attractions map, then select “show list” on the top right menu and scroll through the alphabetical list of rides. You’ll find Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closer to the bottom of the list.
That will display wait times throughout the day. Remember, most people will want to ride during the hottest time of day, but you know better…
You can check your weather app for the highest temp of the day and then head to Tiana’s about an hour before that peak (in the winter). That way, if you get wet (you will), you’ll be done riding and be ready to soak up the sun when it’s the warmest time of day.
Everyone else will just begin to be thinking about going over that direction now that it’s warm, resulting in longer wait times.
Ride with Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Riding with Lightning Lane Multi Pass might be a lower-stress way to get your turn on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Guests must have scanned into the park in to claim Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Lightning Line Multi Pass. If you’re heading to the parks for Rope Drop (and you should!) get Tiana’s early to avoid it “selling out” for the day.
When your Lightning Lane or Virtual Queue return time arrives, you generally have one hour to return to the attraction but be sure to enable push notifications and check your app for updates. View my entire guide on how Lightning Lane works here.
Q&A for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
There’s a lot of information to keep in your brain for one ride.That being said, it’s likely you have more questions about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Disneyland strategies, so let’s do this!
Can I just wait in line for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland?
Yes the Stand by line is open as of 12/10/24.
Who can ride Tiana’s Adventure at Disneyland?
Guests must be 40 inches or taller to ride. The seating fits 6 or 7 people, no seat belts or restraints.
Can I use Lightning Lane for Tiana’s at Disneyland?
Yes, you can use Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Tiana’s, along with these other rides.
Is Tiana’s Adventure open during Early Entry at Disneyland?
Early Entry is an early admission option offered for guests of the Disneyland Resort hotels only. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is not included in Early Entry.
Can I Get Lightning Lane from California Adventure?
Yes, your return time must be for later in the day when you can park hop, you’ll have to manually watch for the times as they advance toward 11: 00 am.
How many times can I ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure each day at Disneyland?
You can use your Lightning Lane Multi Pass on Tiana’s once per day, per ticket holder. You can combine that with the Stand by to ride multiple times.
Will Tiana’s Bayou Adventure have Single Rider Line?
While Splash Mountain did have a single rider line, I do not think we’ll see one for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, at least initially.
Can I ride Tiana’s Adventure if I stay at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels?
Guests of the Disneyland Resort Hotels have no better chance to ride than anyone else. You must still use the methods discussed in this article to ride the attraction. There are lots of other perks you can enjoy by staying on-site, this just isn’t one of them.
Which Songs Will I Hear on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure?
Music often makes the movie—and the ride! Many of us had different expectations and ideas of what songs should play during specific ride scenes but we do have the full playlist ready to enjoy even before you head to Bayou Country (formerly Critter Country) at Disneyland:
- Almost There
- Dig a Little Deeper
- Down in New Orleans
- Gonna Take You There
- Special Spice
Some songs you’ll recognize from the film and some are new to this attraction, brought to you by The Walt Disney Company and the amazing way they reunite cast like Jenifer Lewis, the voice behind Mama Odie, Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana and more to this soundtrack.
Does Tiana’s Bayou Adventure have a drop?
Yes, the ride system remains the same but in this story you’ll hear the new song, Special Spice, as you head down the Bayou and have your picture taken on the way down. Just like before! Also new is who you’ll see and meet along the way. There will be familiar faces like everyone’s favorite trumpet-playing alligator and new critter friends to greet you in the Bayou.
How do I use DAS to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure?
Yes you may use DAS to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. You will enter the attraction via the Lightning Lane queue. Please see a guest relations cast member for more details.
Will you be visiting Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom in Anaheim to ride this new attraction?
Tiana’s Ride Spoilers Ahead
I’m adding more photos below that are indeed spoilers. Stop here if you don’t want to see. They’re in no particular order—enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by my friend—and don’t forget I’ve got you covered for any Disneyland tickets you need here.
