No one likes wet shoes. Especially if you have to walk around the entire theme park in those shoes. So I think it’s perfectly reasonable to want to stay a little bit dry on water rides, especially as the cold weather starts to arrive in Southern California.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Disneyland on Friday, about a year and a half after Splash Mountain closed to make way for this “Princess Kiss” themed re-creation. The theme has completely changed, but the water droplets remain the same. And some Disney fans think it’s getting a lot wetter this time around.
During yesterday’s media preview, I got to hop on this ride four times. The log I rode on had far more empty seats than a regular ride, but I still managed to gain some insight into staying dry. So here are four ways to stay dry at Disneyland’s new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
(By the way, when the attraction first opens, you must join the free virtual line in the Disneyland app. The standby line is not available during opening days. The app allows you to join the line at 7 a.m., noon, and 4 p.m., respectively.) (times will be announced) Or, if you don’t mind paying more than $32 per person, you can try to score a limited Lightning Lane Multi-Pass reservation. )
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1. Please choose your seat respectfully.
This is the most important tip. The back of the log feels like a splash compared to the bucket of water in front, so once you’re assigned a seat, be smart and request a higher numbered row or ask a friend to sit in the back. Sho.
With a full load of logs, the front row can feel like a flood. As you get to the third row, the forecast turns out to be a bit more like rain than soaking wet. And all the way to the back? You should get out of the car much drier than everyone else. Note that this all depends on the weight distribution of the vehicle and the water level of the ride.
Photo: Michael Giuliano for Time Out
2. Bring or barter a poncho.
It doesn’t completely prevent it, but it certainly helps. Buy them in advance online or at a big box store for a cheaper price, or if you’re not ready, buy them at the Disneyland gift shop.
Alternatively, you can look for someone who just got out of their car and might be willing to give you theirs. With the exception of Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure Park, there are no other places in Disneyland’s two parks where ponchos are appropriate. As a result, you may see park-goers who are already fully loaded trying to throw away some of their unnecessary belongings.
Photo: Michael Giuliano for Time Out
3. Understand falls and protect your shoes.
A small fall at the beginning of the outdoor section of the ride is most likely to result in an upper body splash. But a second big drop, a relatively small and consecutive drop in the dark, can leave your feet completely soaked. This water tends to flow in from the right side. Try to use the sides of the seat or log to protect your shoes. Also, consider covering your shoes with the poncho if you have another one.
Photo: Michael Giuliano for Time Out
4. Dress accordingly.
Wet shoes can’t be completely avoided, but wet socks definitely can. Please bring extra socks or take them off and store them in a dry place. (The same advice applies to backpacks and handbags; rent a locker near the park entrance or store them under a poncho.) You might also want to roll up your jeans or sleeves a little. The less fabric you need to dry, the better the results.
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