Tiana’s Bayou Adventure doesn’t just erase Splash Mountain’s problematic storyline, it’s a top-notch attraction in its own right.
Disneyland Magic Key annual passholders take a test ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure last month. The revamped ride opened to the general public on Nov. 15. Now that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is open officially to all guests at Disneyland, I hope that Splash Mountain fans will give this new attraction a chance. Don’t let a love for the old attraction prevent you from trying the new.
I suspect that most Splash Mountain fans did not know enough about the history of “Song of the South” to make consciously ignoring that history a question. Yet social media algorithms crave controversy to drive clicks and engagement, so online forums erupted with fans complaining about the change. Losing a beloved attraction hurts. I get it. Walt Disney World announced last summer that it will be closing Tom Sawyer Island, my favorite Magic Kingdom attraction as a child and the ride I worked on for several summers during college and grad school. Driving a Tom Sawyer Island raft remains one of my favorite Disney memories. While I am grateful that the attraction remains at Disneyland, it’s going to be tough to watch the Tom Sawyer Island I worked on and love so much close forever.
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