Jenifer Lewis, Walt Disney Imagineering Celebrated The Upcoming Attraction 'Tiana's Bayou Adventure' In NOLA
On Friday, July 1, in the midst of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture‘s in-person return to New Orleans, I had the pleasure of taking part in a Disney event that celebrated Black girl magic — specifically an upcoming attraction inspired by Princess Tiana and The Princess and the Frog.
At the famous live music venue Preservation Hall in the French Quarter, I moderated a conversation that showcased the best of Walt Disney Imagineering talent. They were all present to share exclusive updates and news about the attraction. Some of the biggest news shared was the name of the ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and when it will make its debut at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California, which will be in 2024. Sharing that information was Carmen Smith, senior vice president of creative development for Walt Disney Imagineering, Ted Robledo, executive creative director for Walt Disney Imagineering, and Charita Carter, executive producer of relevancy activations for Walt Disney Imagineering.
And the honorary imagineer on the panel was New Orleans native Stella Chase Reese, daughter of the legendary Leah Chase, known for her iconic restaurant Dooky Chase. The late Queen of Creole Cuisine was an inspiration for the character of Princess Tiana.
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