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Bayou Country is the newest name for one of Disneyland’s longest-running lands, and it’s been through more identities than almost anywhere else in the park. It opened in 1972 as Bear Country, became Critter Country in 1988 ahead of Splash Mountain’s arrival, and was renamed Bayou Country in November 2024 when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened in Splash Mountain’s place. If you’ve been to Disneyland more than once in your life, there’s a real chance you’ve known this corner of the park by three different names.
Rides and Attractions
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Best for: families who want a real log-flume thrill with genuine storytelling built in.
A log flume ride based on The Princess and the Frog, replacing Splash Mountain in November 2024. Height requirement is 40 inches, and it’s included with Lightning Lane, with a single rider line available for solo riders or anyone willing to split up their group for a shorter wait. Guests using wheelchairs need to transfer to board. The ride introduces 19 new original critter characters, many of them musicians, giving the whole experience a genuinely lively, musical bayou atmosphere rather than just a big drop at the end.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Best for: younger kids and Winnie the Pooh fans of any age.
A gentle dark ride following Pooh’s quest for honey through the Hundred Acre Wood. Worth keeping an eye out for while you ride: there’s a hidden tribute to the original Country Bear Jamboree tucked into the attraction, a nice bit of park history worked into the newer ride.
Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes
Best for: families who want a hands-on, physically active attraction rather than a sit-back ride.
Guests actually help paddle these canoes along the Rivers of America, genuinely one of the older attractions in the whole park. It opened July 4, 1956, making it one of the very first attractions built after Disneyland’s original 1955 opening day.
Where to Eat
Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree
The land’s main dining stop, quick-service comfort food with genuine rustic charm. This restaurant has its own long naming history too, it opened as the Golden Bear Lodge in 1972, became the Hungry Bear Restaurant in 1977, and was rethemed to its current Country Bear Musical Jamboree identity in October 2024. Country Bear music plays while you eat, a nice touch tying the dining experience to the land’s own history.
Shopping in Bayou Country
Ray’s Berets
A new shop themed to Ray, the firefly from The Princess and the Frog, styled as a cozy, glowing cabin. Opened alongside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Louis’ Critter Club
Also new with the ride, themed to Louis the alligator’s jazz-club sensibilities, souvenirs inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in a genuinely fun, musical setting.
Pooh Corner
The land’s largest shop, tucked toward the back of Bayou Country, Hundred Acre Wood merchandise, apparel, pins, plush, and a full candy counter, with sweet treats available through mobile order.
Roaming Characters
Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore can be found near the exit of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, a dedicated meet-and-greet spot deep within the land.
A Quick FAQ
What was Bayou Country called before it became Bayou Country? It’s had three names: Bear Country from 1972, Critter Country starting in 1988 ahead of Splash Mountain’s opening, and Bayou Country since November 2024, when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure replaced Splash Mountain.
What’s the height requirement for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? 40 inches. It’s included with Lightning Lane, has a single rider line available, and guests using wheelchairs need to transfer to board.
Is there a hidden detail worth looking for on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh? Yes, a tribute to the original Country Bear Jamboree is tucked into the ride, a nice nod to this land’s own history.
Where can we meet Pooh and friends? Near the exit of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, look for Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore at a dedicated meet-and-greet spot.
Does Bayou Country connect directly to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Yes, there’s a pathway alongside Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree that leads straight there, useful if you’re planning your route between the two.
Photo Spots: PhotoPass and DIY
We didn’t find a confirmed, dedicated PhotoPass Magic Shot specific to this land in our research, noted honestly rather than guessed. Check the Disneyland app’s PhotoPass map for current photographer placement.
For DIY shots, the entrance signage for Bayou Country, with its lush, layered greenery, makes for a good atmospheric shot. The Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction facade itself, especially the stage area featuring Louis, Byhalia, Tiana, and Prince Naveen, is worth a photo if you can catch a quiet moment near it.
Restrooms
We weren’t able to confirm a single precise, dedicated restroom location for Bayou Country specifically from reliable sources, noted honestly rather than guessed. Check the Disneyland app’s map for the closest current location to wherever you’re standing.
Explore More
Bayou Country connects directly to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, right at the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree near the Disneyland Railroad overpass, and to New Orleans Square. Like New Orleans Square, this land doesn’t touch the central hub directly, those two neighbors are your only walking routes in or out. Read our full Galaxy’s Edge guide here and our full New Orleans Square guide here.
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