We linked our MK and had multiple people trying for a Tiana's VQ at 7 am. One person was successful and was able to book a VQ for the rest of the party. They immediately went to book HMH and got group #40. The app now shows an estimated call back time which really helps. It also gave us a 10 min warning so we knew when to start walking back to NOS.
We've been on vacation so it has been quite a while since we've been in the parks. It was so nice to see the area open again. It will be nice when they also take down the walls between HM and Tiana's Place.
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My thoughts on the ride: They really need lockers next to this ride. Changing rooms would also be nice. The tables below Hungry Bear, and the restroom were packed with people changing clothes and shoes. Many people going on the ride were wearing flip flops or
crocs. I changed into running shorts. Some guests wore ponchos.
In the end, regardless of where people sat in the log, everyone was drenched. It wasn't from the big drop, but there is one drop inside the dark bayou where they basically dump water into the log from the right. I'm 5'7" and was wet from my armpits to my feet. It took hours to dry. One person in our party was wearing Gortex shoes and a rain jacket but that didn't help. IMO, this was MUCH more wet than Splash Mountain.
The animatronics were great, but I thought there were several areas that felt empty or incomplete. There was a lot to see in the beginning but, between the big drop and the party, there was very little to look at. Also, after the party scene, when you make a U turn, Splash had more characters and animatronics. Tiana's does not. I'm curious how this compares to the WDW version.
Edit to add: We ate at Hungry Bear BBQ. This was the line at 11:15 am. Fortunately, we mobile ordered. I'll post pics of the food in the
dining review thread.
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We also went on the train. The window into Tiana's Bayou was closed.