WE RODE Tianas Bayou Adventure | FIRST LOOK from Opening Day!

It's been 15 months. Almost a year and a half since Splash Mountain closed. Since then, every single week, we've observed its transformation into Tianas Bayou Adventure. The mountain. The queue. Everything around it. From bare rocks to dirt on the streets of Critter Country.

TODAY it's open to its first guests for the Magic Key preview. We got our virtual queue and partied with the rest of the passholders on this momentous day. I was not prepared for how it felt to finally enjoy this attraction.

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[iseewood]

I loved the energy of the Disneyland crowd versus the Disney World crowd at their opening day. Loved seeing people hooping and hollering and having a good time.

[seangregory]

I love how you understand that your wife may not be as excited as you are and you don't mind, you actually get it.

And I love how she understands how much you love it and how much it really means to you

[petermassey]

After seeing the final product, it’s very obvious that the scenes were designed for the Disneyland version. Much better pacing and less dead space than the WDW version

[kelseyroberts]

I love hearing the screams of people going down the drop again! Such an important element of the overall experience and ambience of the park in that area. It’s definitely been missed and glad to have it back!

[mouthytim]

I love how excited the kid was to see you, " mom, mom!" That was awesome.

[CruisinBen]

This one really does feel like the flagship version. I think it was designed for the Disneyland track layout because all the pacing issues were nonexistent here. Also I always really appreciate Liz's takes as well 🙏

[jedipokey]

Glad they finally have it open, but I miss Splash Mountain as it will always be my favorite memory of Disneyland

[sirmalmsten]

Replacing the Laughing Place with Darkness is a crime!

But glad to hear about the queue upgrades 😊

[inkwadnito]

I wasn’t sure if I wanted spoilers, but as I watched, I became certain that I wanted to see your face and hear your excitement as the months of recon came to the finish line! 🎉

[pennys]

lol the Disneyland layout is just so much better in general, regardless of what it’s made up to be. Tiana showcases that 😆

[Cheetapens]

Great to see you so excited! While Splash Mountain was one of my childhood favorites, I have done my mourning. I'm ready to go in with an open mind and an accepting heart. Can't wait for that feeling again.

[ashleyheim]

We go to Disneyland once a year, so this is how I feel every time we go! There is always something new and cool that wasn't there last time ❤

[jkgouldy]

David, I started following your channel shortly before Disney closed Splash Mountain. Since then, your Monday constructions reports have become appointment viewing. Thank you for all your efforts and for helping to tell the story of this transition to those of us that can't visit Disneyland as often as we'd like. I can't wait to experience it myself when I visit next around New Years, but until then know that we appreciate you sharing your love for the parks and your raw emotion at experiencing TBA for the first time.

[Arianaree]

I remember the speculation that they were going to change it to tianas and here we are now. We blinked and it’s here !

[joshsortega]

beside that one part where there was nothing, i would say they did a great job! It could never be compared to Splash Mountain, but this is a great looking ride.

[bryang]

Splash Mountain will be forever missed. No more Zip A Dee Doo Dah.

[RobRoyRoadie]

The idea of shrinking down is to continue the search for musicians amongst the smaller critters in the bayou, at their level, in their environment. It’s supposed to be a more intimate interaction with the little critters.

[TheTravelingForce]

Had goose bumps just watching. I love it! Can’t wait to ride in Feb.!

[toshibavoodoo]

FRESHBAKED!!
Tell Disneyland to "TEAR DOWN THIS WALL!!!!" -need to get a clean splash mountain with the secret spot full access.

[ParksandSights]

You both nailed it. This ride has a fun, whimsical, party vibe, and it's great to have a quality ride back open here(with a superior q to the old ride). And the pacing is significantly improved over WDW. But the story just doesn't have the stakes it should. It's a slow moving dark ride story with a fast paced thrill ride system