NEW Critter Characters Revealed For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
Disney just shared some NEW insight into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
In case you missed it, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is the new retheme of Splash Mountain in Disney World and Disneyland, with an all-new story, music, characters, and more. Disney has shared some info about the new audio-animatronics in the past, and now they just shared some of the NEW critters that riders will be able to spot!
New Critters!
The story of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure begins with a mix-up between Prince Naveen and Louis, and Tiana needs to find a band for her Mardi Gras celebration!
She must head into the bayou to find some talented creatures to make up her band, and Disney just revealed which critters will be making music.
Six creatures will make up Tiana’s band, and the first critter encounter will include a performance of “Gonna Take You There” from The Princess and the Frog, with these musical characters using makeshift instruments such as a fiddle, accordion, and washboard.
Here are Disney’s official descriptions of all the critter band members you’ll encounter on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
- Byhalia the Beaver – Byhalia doesn’t just build dams; she helps build musical instruments using natural materials from the bayou. As a strong-willed percussionist, it’s safe to say Byhalia is the heartbeat of the band, as well as a natural designer and engineer.
- Gritty the Rabbit – Always willing to dig a little deeper to help others, Gritty plays the washboard (a found automobile license plate) with a high-energy flair. It’s the perfect instrument for someone who’s often overzealous and digs to relieve her nerves.
- Beau the Opossum – Seeing limitless possibilities, no one finds more wonder in the bayou and the sounds of zydeco music than Beau. All she knows is beauty, especially her own. You can find her plucking out the low notes with her upright gourd bass, which of course, involves some musical dexterity with her tail.
- Apollo the Raccoon – Apollo loves transforming abandoned objects into works of musical art – like his squeezebox. He’s full of energy and storytelling, especially about the objects he finds in the bayou. He’s particularly close with Rufus and appreciates Rufus’ calm demeanor.
- Rufus the Turtle – Rufus may be a turtle, but he’s quick to jump into rhythm with his harmonica. He’s also the first to join in on new adventures! He’s genuine and sincere but may come across as a little sarcastic at times with his habitual sighing. Rufus loves going on adventures with Apollo.
- Timoléon the Otter – He’s the eldest of the band, but Timoléon’s fiddle-playing is inspired by all the ‘kids’ he spends his time around while in the bayou. When he’s not sawing out a jig, he’s famous for telling stories of days long ago about his explorations of every corner of the bayou.
Laura West, a lead concept designer with Walt Disney Imagineering, is the creator of these critters. You can watch her creative process in Disney’s video below.
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If you’re like us and think these characters would make adorable plush souvenirs, you’re not alone — and Disney thinks so too! As part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening, plush versions of Beau, Apollo, and Rufus will be available.
We’re keeping our eyes peeled for more Tiana’s Bayou Adventure announcements as we get closer to Disney World’s summer opening timeline.
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