After Viral Malfunction Videos, Disney Restores One Effect on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
The Magic Kingdom ride remains plagued by reliability problems despite an overnight fix to a dark Mama Odie screen.
Overview
- Video shared on December 16 showed the Magic Kingdom version in sections of darkness with broken projections and Princess Tiana and Mama Odie figures barely moving.
- On December 18, KennythePirate reported the first Mama Odie screen by the big drop was working again after being dark for weeks.
- Walt Disney World has not issued a public statement addressing the ongoing technical issues with the attraction.
- Since opening on June 28, 2024 in Florida, the rethemed log flume has seen frequent closures and animatronic failures, while Disneyland’s November 15, 2024 installation initially reported less downtime.
- At Disneyland on December 6, guests saw the final 50‑foot drop operating without its usual cascading water effects, a rare setup documented on social media.