Disney World’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Under Fire for Duct‑Tape Prop

When Disney World’s newest log‑flume, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, rolled out in June 2024, fans expected a polished tribute to the 2009 classic, The Princess and the Frog. Instead, some riders were greeted by an unexpected sight: a bright strip of green duct‑tape conspicuously securing a prop on one of the boats.

“Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is literally being held together with duct tape, which mind you was not invented during the time period this ride takes place in,” wrote an X user, attaching a photo that showed the tape marring the ride’s otherwise detailed set‑piece. The post quickly went viral, spawning a chorus of reactions ranging from amused snarks (“It’s just ‘go‑away green’ duct‑tape, no one will even see it!”) to outright disbelief (“Oh my GOD NO WAY this is so embarrassing”).

For many, the tape is the latest in a litany of issues that have dogged the attraction since its debut. Redditors have reported animatronics that refuse to move, a dead hand on the lead Tiana figure, and a Mama Odie statue that remains frozen. One guest described stepping off the ride to find “half of Tiana’s head on the ground” and the entire attraction shutting down shortly thereafter.

It’s not just the Orlando park feeling the heat. Disneyland’s counterpart, which opened in November 2024, experienced a dramatic evacuation when a log boat began taking on water just before the final lift hill. Critics argue that these problems point to a rushed rollout and insufficient testing, especially given the ride’s role in replacing the beloved Splash Mountain.Fans of the original coaster are especially vocal, lamenting that the new experience feels “infinitely worse” than the nostalgic favorite it supplanted. Some social‑media users have even suggested that Disney should temporarily close both coasts’ versions for a thorough refurbishment, rather than plastering over flaws with green tape.

While Disney has yet to issue an official statement on the duct‑tape incident, the backlash serves as a reminder that even the most magical of venues can stumble when details slip through the cracks.