The Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride at Disneyland, the long-anticipated replacement for Splash Mountain, represents a new chapter for the theme park.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens on Friday, and excitement is buzzing at the Southern California resort. It’s been months since Walt Disney World’s version of the ride debuted in June and nearly a year and a half since the original Splash Mountain closed in May 2023.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT got seat numbers, the Wicked Experience finally opened at Universal Studios Florida, and the Mickey & Minnie Gingerbread House popcorn bucket arrived at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday,