During the month of Juneteenth, Disney World has unveiled Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
During the month of Juneteenth, Disney World will unveil Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, one of its Blackest attractions yet—and it is nothing short of magical much like the Black talent involved with the concept.
The amusement park company invited media to the exclusive preview and a star-studded shindig that highlighted New Orleans culture and integral collaborators who brought the adventure to fruition. In attendance was Stella Chase, daughter of Leah Chase, award-winning chef of Dooky Chase restaurant in New Orleans, along with grandson Edgar “Dook” Chase and granddaughter Myla Reese Poree; jazz musicians Terence Blanchard and PJ Morton; talk show host Tamron Hall; Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana in the Disney animated film Princess and The Frog; and Mama Odie herself, Jenifer Lewis, to name a few.
Lewis shared her enthusiasm for the ride’s existence.
“I’m excited. It’s us. It’s special because I’m so many ways we built this country and we should be represented everywhere…but here we are.” The Black-ish actress said. “This will be here forever.”