Splash Mountain VS Tiana’s Bayou Adventure | SIDE by SIDE POV Disney World [4K POV]

Splash Mountain vs Tiana’s Bayou Adventure | THEN vs NOW Disney World [4K POV] Experience the complete transformation of one of Walt Disney World’s most iconic attractions in this extended 4K side-by-side POV comparison of Splash Mountain and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida. For over three decades, Splash Mountain was one of the most beloved rides at Disney World. Opening in October 1992 in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, the attraction was Disney’s East Coast version of the original Splash Mountain that debuted at Disneyland in 1989 and later at Tokyo Disneyland. Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, the ride combined classic Disney storytelling with advanced Audio-Animatronics, detailed show scenes, and a thrilling 52-foot drop that became one of the most photographed moments in Disney park history. The attraction was inspired by characters and music from Disney’s 1946 film Song of the South, following Brer Rabbit’s adventure through the Briar Patch. Featuring more than 100 animatronic figures and songs such as “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” and “How Do You Do?”, Splash Mountain became a rite of passage for generations of Disney guests visiting Magic Kingdom. In June 2020, The Walt Disney Company announced that Splash Mountain would be reimagined with a new story. After closing permanently in January 2023 at Walt Disney World, the attraction underwent a full thematic transformation. The ride system, flume layout, and iconic drop structure remained intact, but the storyline, characters, music, scenery, and Audio-Animatronics were completely redesigned. In 2024, the attraction reopened as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, inspired by Disney’s 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog. The new story follows Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Louis the alligator, Mama Odie, and friends on a musical journey through the Louisiana bayou as they prepare for a Mardi Gras celebration. The updated attraction features brand-new state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics, original music, and immersive bayou theming while retaining the classic log flume ride experience. This video includes: • A full THEN vs NOW side-by-side comparison in 4K Ultra HD • The complete uninterrupted full POV of Splash Mountain • The complete uninterrupted full POV of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure See exactly what changed between Splash Mountain and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Compare the show scenes, animatronics, lighting, music, queue design, finale moments, and the iconic five-story drop. This is one of the most significant ride rethemes in Disney park history, and this video preserves both versions for Disney parks fans, theme park historians, and first-time visitors planning a trip to Walt Disney World. Filmed in 4K at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort. Whether you’re nostalgic for Splash Mountain, curious about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, researching your next Disney vacation, or interested in Disney Imagineering history, this side-by-side POV comparison gives you a complete look at the evolution of a Disney classic. Disney history. Preserved in 4K. #splashmountain #tianasbayouadventure #disneyworld #disneyparks #songofthesouth #princessandthefrog Disney Dave YouTube Channel Uploading Videos Weekly with all things Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, Disneyland & a splash of Universal Studios thrown in for good measure. Please check out My Channel for plenty more Videos Connect with me linktr.ee https://linktr.ee/disneydavechannel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/disneydaveukwdwinfo Threads: https://www.threads.com/@disneydaveyoutubechannel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/disneydaveyoutubechannel/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@disneydaveytchannel Twitter/ X https://x.com/Disney_Dave_ Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: Please contact [email protected] for permission before using any part of this video. Copyright © 2026 Disney Dave. All Rights Reserved.