Disney announced in 2020 that one of its classic rides, Splash Mountain, was going to be closed and reworked into an attraction based on the entertainment giant's first Black princess, Tiana.

"Splash Mountain is an iconic ride at Magic Kingdom, loved by millions of fans all over the world for over 30 years," a petition to save the ride, which garnered over 93,000 signatures, said.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure keeps Splash Mountain’s DNA as a log-flume ride, but it’s infused with music, scenery and animatronic characters inspired by “Princess,” set in 1920s New Orleans.

A classic Walt Disney World ride begins a new chapter Friday when the attraction formerly known as Splash Mountain officially opens to the public as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom ...

Splash Mountain opened on Oct. 2, 1992, and was a fan favorite for many Disney parks attendees. Prior to its closure, the ride reached a wait time of almost four hours in January 2023.

Splash Mountain at Disneyland. ZUMA Press Splash Mountain's last day of operation at Disney World was Jan. 23. The Disneyland version shut down permanently May 31.

Some Disney followers see it as fitting that the attraction starring Tiana from the 2009 film "The Princess and the Frog" is opening in space formerly occupied by the Splash Mountain ride.

BAY FLAKE, F.L. — Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort in central Florida were evacuated during a preview of the attraction that replaced Splash Mountain. This footage by Diservations, a ...

Splash Mountain's days are numbered at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Tiana's Bayou Adventure will debut in its place at both resorts in late 2024.

Although it no longer exists, a new study says Splash Mountain is still Disney World's most popular ride. New research conducted by Disney travel planning experts MagicGuides reveals the most ...