Country bears, thundering trains, and a huge log flume. That’s Frontierland for ya! If you’re fixin’ to feel like you’re walking through the wild west or want to pay a visit to some playful bears, this is the place to be. Lately, this section of the Magic Kingdom has been getting a lot of attention thanks to Disney’s big announcement that a NEW attraction is coming soon to the area formerly known as Splash Mountain.
Country Bears in Frontierland
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is the newest Disney World attraction coming to Frontierland, and we can’t wait to learn more about the new ride. So far, we’ve been keeping our eyes out for construction updates, sharing all the new Imagineering details, and learning about the backstory for the attraction. Now that construction is underway, it’s safe to say that Splash Mountain is completely GONE — let us show you!
Here’s a look at the recent construction progress over at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. As you can see, the old Splash Mountain structure is covered in scaffolding and there are construction walls surrounding the area.Â
That’s some serious construction!
Oh, and a NEW “Tiana’s Foods” water tower was just installed, complete with Tiana’s beautiful tiara! It’s safe to say that the Splash Mountain attraction is looking less and less Splash Mountain-y and more Bayou Adventure-y.
Check out the new water tower!
Despite all the major changes, there was one piece of Splash Mountain history that stuck around after the attraction closed earlier in 2023. Tucked away deep in the corner of Frontierland, a Splash Mountain-themed pressed penny machine managed to outlive the ride. Up until veryyyy recently, guests could still buy a tiny little Splash Mountain collectible.
This was one of the last remaining Splash Mountain relics we found in Magic Kingdom!
But during our most recent visit to Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the pressed penny machine was removed. The final Splash Mountain relic is officially gone from Frontierland.Â
The Splash Mountain penny press machine is officially gone in Magic Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/rCnKbabplr
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) June 28, 2023
The good news is that we’ve got some fun Splash Mountain merchandise of our own — and it’s available online now.
DFB Exclusive!
We’ve also got a Princess and the Frog-inspired top for those that are looking forward to the new Disney attraction!
Check out our Tiana shirts!
When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our entire line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
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Disney is really going to regret this. Exchanging a thrilling ride with timeless songs for a ride through the “bayou ” looking for ingredients. How exciting!