Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opened at Disneyland Resort on November 15, 2024. This new ride takes the place of Splash Mountain and is the centerpiece of the new Bayou Country in Disneyland Park. When it officially opened the ONLY way to ride with a virtual queue or Lightning Lane Multi Pass reservation, but as of December 10, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure no longer uses a virtual queue. Keep reading for our tips on how to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park.
This post was updated on December 10, 2024 to reflect the removal of the virtual queue from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park.
Location
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Resort is located in Bayou Country in Disneyland Park. Bayou Country was formerly known as Critter Country. It has taken on a new name and look with the introduction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Tianas Bayou Adventure and Critter Country are on the far west side of Disneyland Park. The reimagined land can be reached by walking north from New Orleans Square along the Rivers of America or walking south from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Opening Date
The opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park in California was November 15, 2024.
So why might you have seen photos online of people riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before this? The Magic Kingdom version of the ride at Walt Disney World in Florida opened several months earlier. Plus, the Disneyland version was offering previews to select groups like Magic Key holders and cast members.
How to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland
When it first opened, the only way to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was by using a virtual queue or Lightning Lane Multi Pass. As of December 10, 2024, this is no longer the case. There is no longer a virtual queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Now, you may access Tiana’s Bayou Adventure by regular standby queue. If you would prefer to save some time in line, you can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Premier Pass.
Lightning Lane is a ticket add-on that will allow you to make advance ride reservations for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as well as a bundle of other attractions. For a guide on how to purchase these services, how to use them and what the difference is between the two, please see our guide Disneyland Lightning Lanes: How to Super-Charge Your Visit
Keep in mind that Lightning Lane reservations can run out, and they certainly do run out for popular attractions. If you plan on using Lightning Lane Multi Pass to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we suggest making this reservation a priority. While the attraction is still new, this is likely to be a popular Lightning Lane reservation.
To make a reservation you will need to (1) have purchased Lightning Lane Multi Pass for the day, (2) have entered Disneyland Park for the day OR have entered Disney California Adventure Park WITH a Park Hopper, and (3) be eligible to make a reservation. Lightning Lane Premier Pass does not require reservations (though that privilege comes at a premium price).
Again, we recommend reading Disneyland Lightning Lanes: How to Super-Charge Your Visit to prepare for this.
More Fun With Tiana at Disneyland Park
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure previously opened in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The attractions at the two park are very similar, but they do have some differences. One special feature of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park is that it neighbors New Orleans Square.
This Imagineered tribute to Tiana’s hometown is unique to Disneyland Park: no other Disney park in the world has a New Orleans Square! We have a post on how you can enjoy New Orleans Square and other Tiana related fun in our post, Celebrate the Opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
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