From CNBC: 2024-06-10 16:27:37

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens June 28 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, a rethemed Splash Mountain featuring characters from “The Princess and the Frog.” The ride includes new music and familiar faces like Tiana, Louis, and Mama Odie. Disney is investing $60 billion in park updates, with more attractions to come.
Disney’s transformation of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure reopens on June 28 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, with similar updates at Disneyland expected by year end. The ride features all-new music and remains as thrilling as ever with a more immersive experience for guests, including encounters with familiar characters.
To enhance the guest experience, Disney rethemed Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, complete with new music, familiar characters, and updated animatronics. The new ride is part of Disney’s $60 billion investment in its parks business, part of a wider strategy to inject fan-favorite elements into existing attractions.
The revamp of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure serves to refresh the iconic water ride and tie it to Disney’s popular “Princess and the Frog” film. The upgraded animatronics, 3D printed elements, and new merchandise offerings will provide guests with a more enhanced and immersive experience at the rethemed attraction.
Disney’s parks business accounted for 36% of the company’s revenue and 70% of operating income in 2023, prompting investments in revamped attractions like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. CEO Bob Iger prioritized park investments for high returns, part of a broader strategy to boost profitability and enhance guest experiences.



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