Disney World Announces NEW CHARACTERS for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

We’re getting closer and closer to Disney World opening a NEW ride!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is being constructed in both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, but the Magic Kingdom version is set to open FIRST this summer. Disney has been sharing sneak peeks and details of what we can expect with the new ride, and now we’ve got even more updates to show you!

Previously, we got a look at some of Tiana’s “critters” that you’ll see throughout the attraction, many of which are playing various instruments. (I’m personally partial to Beau on the cello!)

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But now, Disney has shared a SECOND group of critters! Here are their biographies according to Disney:

Octavia the Bobcat – Octavia plays the vaksin, a single-note horn instrument popular in Rara music. She’s an adventurous bobcat kitten, and she loves climbing and hanging out in trees almost as much as she loves performing. This daredevil almost never gets scared.
Pawpaw the Bobcat – Not only is Pawpaw Octavia’s devoted grandfather, but he also taught her how to play the vaksin! Pawpaw lives to make Octavia smile and has the view that everything has a way of working itself out – he’s seen it all but isn’t jaded.
Claude the Louisiana Black Bear – Claude is a salt of the earth kind of bear (or, as they say in the bayou, “salt of the mound”) who plays his horn along with the other members of his family. He’s a tinkerer who loves to create with things found in the forest, and is frequently funny without intending to be, especially when it comes to his home-grown creations.
Bernadette the Louisiana Black Bear – Bernadette loves to enjoy life, from splashing in the waters of her bayou home with her cub, Sebastián, to playing the horn with her mate, Claude. She’s a clear thinker and is warm and supportive. Bernadette loves to sink into the bayou waters and munch on plants (so long as Sebastián is clearly within sight).
Sebastián the Louisiana Black Bear – Though he’s definitely a “mama’s cub,” Sebastián charted his own musical course as a drummer, despite his parents being devoted horn players. He’s happy to follow his friend Octavia’s adventurous lead as they explore and play, and is fascinated with the small details in the bayou, like the insects and mushrooms.
Phina the Gray Fox – Phina’s enthusiasm extends beyond her drumming, as she’s constantly thinking of new ideas with optimism and energy! This imaginative fox is continually starting new projects with excitement, and her friends accept and celebrate her unique thinking.

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In addition to the new slew of critters, Disney shared a first look at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction poster! The yellow and green design features Tiana in her new outfit posing in front of the mountain. There are sketches of some of the critters and Princess and the Frog characters throughout.

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We can’t wait to get more information about this ride soon, hopefully including an opening date! Disney says that there are more critters to introduce still, so we’ll be waiting with bated breath for upcoming announcements.

Ride testing at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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