THE DAY WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR IS NEARLY HERE!!!

Our anticipation has only been building since Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was announced in 2020 to replace Magic Kingdom and Disneyland’s Splash Mountain. After countless construction and merchandise updates, we finally have the BIGGEST update! Soon, YOU can FINALLY ride the brand new attraction!

OK, Disney fans, mark June 28th in your calendars because that’s when you can FINALLY ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! The ride will be available via a virtual queue when it opens — you can click here to learn more about that.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will also be part of Disney Genie+ when it opens. That means this ride will NOT have an individual (or a la carte) Lightning Lane. To ride, you’ll be able to purchase Genie+ for Magic Kingdom (or get the multi-park Genie+ option) and reserve a Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Click here to read more about that.

The new attraction is a log flume ride that still features a 52.5-foot drop and takes riders on a tour of the bayou based on Disney Animation’s 2009 classic The Princess and the Frog. Riders will join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis after the events of the 2009 film as they prepare for a Mardi Gras and New Orleans celebration. The attraction will also feature many familiar faces, some new ones, heavy Louisiana inspiration, and new and returning music.

Disney has confirmed that Magic Kingdom will host preview opportunities ahead of the official grand opening for Florida-based Cast Members, Annual Passholders, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members, and D23 Gold Members. Here’s what you need to know.

Annual Passholders

Annual Passholder previews for the ride will be taking place on June 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th! 

Annual Passholders will need to make a park reservation at Magic Kingdom on one of the preview dates to have the opportunity to join the 7AM virtual queue — or, make a park reservation at any of the parks to have the opportunity to join the 1PM virtual queue.

Magic Kingdom Park Passes for the preview dates are already starting to fill up so book them quickly if you’re hoping to try and join that 7AM virtual queue.

Click here for more information about the Annual Passholder previews!

Disney Vacation Club

DVC members, get ready! DVC previews for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take place on two dates:

• Wednesday, June 12, 2024
  • 1 PM to 4 PM Eastern Time
• Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • 9 AM to 12 PM Eastern Time

Event registration opens on Thursday, May 16th at 10AM ET. Keep an eye on your email inbox and the News & Alerts section on DisneyVacationClub.com for registration link access.

Click here to read more about the DVC previews!

D23 Gold Members

Disney has announced that this summer there will be D23 Member events at Disney World celebrating The Princess and the Frog. During one separately ticketed event, D23 Gold Members will get the chance to “be among the first” to experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. According to Disney, “D23 Gold Members will be able to ride the attraction again and again, then take some time to enjoy the enchanting evening ambiance of the bayou with live jazz performances and tasty treats available during this celebration of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.”

The event is set to be held on June 22nd and tickets go on sale ($60 + $7 fee) on May 16th (Thursday) at 1PM ET.

We’re so excited that the long wait is almost over and we’ll continue to bring you up-to-date coverage of the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s grand opening and all that comes with it!

For more Tiana’s Bayou Adventure updates see our stories below.

• BREAKING BEIGNET NEWS: Disney FINALLY Confirms the Critical Magic Kingdom Snack News We’ve Been WAITING For!
• FIRST LOOK at On-Ride Photo for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World
• NEW Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Souvenirs Are Coming to Magic Kingdom, but NOT Where You’d Think

We can’t wait to go down the bayou with Tiana and her friends. If you’re excited, too, make sure to check out our Tiana’s Bayou Adventure tee in our online DFB store!

We’ve also got a Splash Mountain Farewell Tour t-shirt.

In fact, we have a whole collection of Disney shirts — be sure to check them out before your next Disney World trip!

Shop our DFB Disney tees here!

And for all the latest news, be sure to stay tuned here at the Disney Food Blog!

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Do you plan on rushing over to Magic Kingdom for the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Passholder previews? Let us know in the comments!