Jenifer Lewis Visits Tiana’s Joyful Celebration Exhibit in Indianapolis
A touch of Disney magic arrived at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis this week when Jenifer Lewis paid a special visit to Tiana’s Joyful Celebration.
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The beloved voice of Mama Odie from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog explored the interactive exhibit, greeted families, and brought her signature energy to the experience with singing, dancing, and memorable interactions with guests.
Mama Odie Brings the Celebration to Life
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This was Lewis’s first time visiting the exhibit and she loved every minute of it!
Lewis is featured throughout the exhibit, reprising her role as Mama Odie and helping guide guests through Princess Tiana’s inspiring story.
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She also recently returned to the role for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
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Known as the “Mother of Black Hollywood,” Lewis has appeared in Black-ish, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sister Act, Beaches, and many other film and television favorites.
A Traveling Tribute to Princess Tiana
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Created through a collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the exhibit combines storytelling, music, culture, and hands-on activities inspired by New Orleans.
Guests can decorate parade floats, create costumes and masks, help make gumbo in a pretend kitchen, and learn a traditional second-line dance.
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The first museum exhibition dedicated to Princess Tiana, Tiana’s Joyful Celebration, remains open in Indianapolis through January 3, 2027.
It then begins a five-year national tour with planned stops including Los Angeles, Everett, Dearborn, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Tampa, and additional cities across the country.
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The exhibit also features bilingual English and Spanish signage along with accessible elements in ASL and Braille.
What an amazing experience! Be sure to check it out when it comes to a city near you.
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