Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Model Reveals Changes to Original Plans & Storyline
Even though this is a model of the
Disneyland attraction, Imagineers confirmed that the facade changes outlined below will impact both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The only changes between the attractions will be structural and layout changes that are already present today.
According to the new storyline, guests will travel into the salt mines of Louisiana as they help Tiana prepare to throw a party. It simply didn’t make sense for Mama Odie’s tree to be perched atop a salt mine, so it was removed as the storyline evolved.
One of the major new additions to the facade that wasn’t in the concept art is a water tower. This new addition will seemingly tie in the attraction’s overarching “Tiana’s Foods” storyline. Disney says that Tiana’s Foods is an employee-owned cooperative that Tiana pursued as a way of growing her business beyond Tiana’s Palace restaurant.
As the story goes, Tiana combined her talents as a restaurateur with the talents of locals to transform an aging salt mine and build a beloved brand that bolstered neighboring communities.
Here’s a closer look at the top of the salt mine and some of the dynamic lighting and projections that will fill the space.
Adding:
The boat previously shown in concept art is not included in the updated model and won’t be part of the attraction at Disneyland or Walt Disney World. The reason? It doesn’t align with the salt mine/salt mound storyline.
A few notes: The queue resembles a salt mine. The attraction takes inspiration from a salt mound on Avery Island. The dome is best known as a source of Tabasco sauce.
-Scott Gustin
now that is all that i can see!
