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The attraction’s story picks up where the film left off as guests will join Princess Tiana, familiar friends and a brand-new cast of original characters on an adventure through the bayou as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration during Mardi Gras season. The album contains original compositions of songs from the Princess and the Frog movie, as well as original music including the song “Special Spice,” written and produced by PJ Morton and performed by @Anika Noni Rose.
“Our Imagineering project team continues to draw inspiration from the city of New Orleans for the upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. On our most recent trip to New Orleans, fellow Imagineers John Dennis, Charita Carter, Ted Robledo and I were a part of ongoing recording sessions for the attraction’s music. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we are collaborating with award-winning artists PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard on the music guests will hear as part of this adventure.” Carmen Smith, SVP, Creative Development – Product Content and Inclusive Strategy
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure Press Events on June 9, 2024 in Buena Vista, FL at Walt Disney World.
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure Press Events on June 9, 2024 in Buena Vista, FL at Walt Disney World.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure Press Events on June 9, 2024 in Buena Vista, FL at Walt Disney World.
“There’s nothing more American than Disney,” Blanchard said. “[This] really acknowledges all of the efforts of all of our civil rights leaders in the past … because the only thing we wanted was to be accepted. We weren’t asking for preferential treatment. We just wanted to be treated just like anybody else. And to have this ride here that can hopefully shape the minds of the little kids, young people, to see themselves here and understand their worth in the world is something that’s beyond priceless.”
Terence Blanchard
The queue also features music by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band playing with an “all-star rhythm section” assembled by Terence Blanchard, including “Bourbon Street Parade”, “Louisiana Fairytale”, and “Tailgate Ramble”. The queue version of “Gonna Take You There” is performed by Zydeco artist and two-time Grammy winner, Terrance Simien. “Tailgate Ramble” is performed by Charlie Gabriel, a 91-year old New Orleans musician who sings and plays the clarinet on the song.
The soundtrack features an assortment of great musicians who celebrate the sounds of New Orleans including: Anika Noni Rose – voice of Tiana, Michael-Leon Wooley – voice of Louis, Dr. John – posthumous, Jim Cummings, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Jarell Michael Bankston, Ashtin Fortner, Armando Leduc, Tiondria Norris, Ashley Pierre Williams, PJ Morton – drums, Jon Batiste – keyboards, vocals, Jon Cleary – piano, Trombone Shorty – trumpet, trombone, vocals, Kyle Anderson, Sean Ardoin – button accordion, Weedie Braimah – djembe, Max Brownstein – bass, Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown – trumpet, Hunter Burgamy – guitar, Robin Clabby – saxophone, Edward Clark, Brian Cockerham – bass, Mike Esneault – piano, Alvin Ford – drums, Jonathan Frishberg – guitar, Victor Goines – clarinet, saxophone, Julian Gosin – trumpet, Benjamin Hart – violin, Trevarri Huff-Boone – saxophone, Jason Jurzak – sousaphone, Blair Taylor Lavigne, Christos Melios – guitar, Ashlin Parker – trumpet, Manuel Perkins – sousaphone, David Pulphus – bass, Marcella Ratcliff – vocals, Jason Ricci – harmonica, Paul Robertson – trombone, Kyle Roussel – piano, Benjamin Thacher – violin, Erion Williams – saxophone, Hannah Yim – violin
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