Voice Cast of ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Reacts to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom
In just eight days, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open to all guests in Magic Kingdom.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched as Disney Cast Members, Disney World Annual Passholders, and straight-up celebrities have enjoyed previews of the highly-anticipated attraction.
Naturally, our MickeyBlog team was also on hand to check it all out – you can enjoy our first-person POV experience HERE (warning: spoilers ahead!).
Of course, there’s one VERY special group of people whose opinion on the ride matters more than most: the voice cast of Disney’s 2009 film The Princess and the Frog, of course!
Let’s check out what they had to say about their first ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
Voice Cast of ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Reacts
The voice cast of The Princess and the Frog were among the first to enjoy the magic of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom.
Here’s what Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Jenifer Lewis (Mama Odie), Michael-Leon Wooley (Louis), Jennifer Cody (Lottie), and Keith David (Dr. Facilier) had to say about the experience!
Anika Noni Rose (Voice of Tiana)
“It is an amazing thing to have a ride based on something you created. For people to have felt that, ‘Oh, yes, we want this in perpetuity,’ it’s mind-blowing, really.”
Jenifer Lewis (Voice of Mama Odie)
“I got off and I had to lean on the photographer for strength because I’d held my breath through the whole ride. Two words: beyond bliss. They captured the culture—the food, the music, the rhythm, the levels. Everything was just perfect, and I am honored to be a part of it.”
Michael-Leon Wooley (Voice of Louis)
“No other ride in this park has Louis the alligator—not only Louis the alligator but Louis the alligator five or six times. And he’s singing at the end! Like, come on! Take that, TRON!”
Jennifer Cody (Voice of Charlotte “Lottie” La Bouff)
“I was blown away. It’s so joyful and full of color. It’s bright and cheery, and [I love] the beautiful flowers and plants. And the music—oh, my gosh! There’s a new song, and the new song is as great as the other songs. It was great going on it with my cast; that was an added bonus, and I wasn’t really aware of how important that was going to be. We had the best time. It’s been 15 years, but when we were all in that log together, someone would start singing one of the songs, and then we’d all come in and sing. We’d hear Jenifer’s character and be like, ‘Everyone look! Don’t miss that!’ We were pointing all the things out together.”
Keith David (Voice of Dr. Facilier)
“It was so fun. We had such a wonderful time [making the film], so why wouldn’t I want to come to this? There’s nothing not to like. It’s a beautiful thing. It’s a really wonderful thing.”
Be sure to check out Tiana’s Bayou Adventure when it opens on June 28th, 2024. As always, stay tuned to MickeyBlog for all the latest Disney Parks news!