Disneyland is gearing up for the holiday season! If you’re a die-hard Disney fan like me, we have some exciting updates for you.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is coming to Disneyland
On November 15th, 2024 head on down the Bayou and for the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and just in time for the Disney Holiday celebrations.
The opening date of this attraction was annouced at D23 by Chairman Josh D’Amaro, Darren Criss and Skylar Astin. This attraction will take guests on a musical adventure, as they will encounter familiar faces, make new friends, and travel through the bayou as they are brought into the next chapter of Tiana’s story, following the events of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog.
I was lucky enough to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom in Disney World, Orlando, FL. Based on my personal experience, you won’t be disappointed when this attraction opens.
D23 they also introducted more updates coming to New Orleans Square, they will rename Critter Country which is home to many classic Disney classic attractions like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and the Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes. This will be renamed to Bayou Cournty to fit the theming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and New Orleans Square.
Holidays at Disneyland Resort
In addittion to a new attraction Disney will also be having there Holiday celebration returning Nov. 15, 2024, through Jan. 6, 2025.
Guests will be able to meet Santa Claus and select Disney characters at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park and experience new cultural performance groups at the welcoming and vibrant Disney Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure Park.
Some other seasonal highlights include
- Returning entertainment offerings and seasonal attraction overlays such as “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday
- Seasonal holiday attire for select characters, such as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
- The all-new Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail pursuit allows guests to search for decorative ornaments hidden throughout Downtown Disney District
- Dozens of limited-time, holiday-themed food and beverages throughout Disneyland Resort, including at Disney Festival of Holidays
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and some of their friends will also debut new holiday looks at Disneyland Park and over at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Storytellers Cafe will offer an all-new winter-inspired breakfast and brunch.
During the holiday season at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., the jolly residents of Radiator Springs get ready to “deck the hauls” with a seasonal overlay in Cars Land. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
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