We will continue to update this page as new information regarding The Princess and the Frog-themed attraction is revealed! In the meantime… See all the news about the upcoming Princess and the Frog-themed attraction here! In August 2021, Disney also shared: “To celebrate all of these developments, our love and appreciation for New Orleans, and our commitment to arts education, Disney announced a $50,000 donation to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), a regional, pre-professional arts training center that offers students intensive instruction in culinary arts, dance, media arts, classical instrumental music, jazz instrumental music, classical vocal music, drama, musical theatre, theatre design, visual arts and creative writing.” The painting inspires the attraction’s final scene, described as a “Mardi Gras party!” We imagine it’s likely that this scene will be located after the flume’s “big drop,” (which is the riverboat finale scene in Splash Mountain currently). Regarding the re-theming of Splash Mountain, Disney shared that the process “begins with Imagineers asking the question, how can we build upon or elevate the experience and tell a fresh, relevant story? It’s a continuous process that Imagineers are deeply passionate about.” From the food, music, art and architecture to the diversity of its people and their traditions, there is much from which to draw inspiration.” The Reimagining of Splash Mountain The panel discussion took place during a research trip to New Orleans to further the goal of “digging deep into the culture of New Orleans to tell a story that’s as authentic to the region as it is to the characters’ stories. “The two coming together, music and food, brings joy and happiness to all” - Stella Chase Reese They were joined by Stella Chase Reese, owner of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant - the New Orleans restaurant which inspired Tiana’s story! (Her mother, founder Leah Chase, also served as inspiration for Princess and the Frog.)
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