*Warning: Spoilers Forward*
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Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton dropped on right down to Tiana’s Bayou Journey for an early preview of the long-awaited attraction opening (this month!) June 28.
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The proud NOLA-native was all smiles whereas basking in bayou magic set to the jazzy sounds of his finale track “Secret Spice” written and composed particularly for the journey.
Take a look at his magical preview expertise beneath:
Morton’s story behind his new jam (now streaming on all platforms) and studio footage of Anika Noni Rose recording her vocals for the seasoned monitor are featured within the newest episode of Disney’s new We Name It Imagineering sequence.
Test it out beneath: (16:17-minute mark)
Whew, Anika was cooking within the studio!
Alongside the way in which, Tiana followers have been handled to unforgettable BTS moments together with Jenifer Lewis seeing the Animatronic model of Mama Odie for the primary time.
To create an genuine expertise, Disney imagineers traveled to New Orleans to seize the true essence of the Mardi Gras celebration–the vitality, the colours, the rhythms of the music and extra to infuse into the attraction.
Whereas there, they linked with artist and YAYA Arts Middle alumna Sharika Mahdi, who impressed their work on the attraction via her four-part sequence celebrating Mama Odie and the vital function she performs in Tiana’s story.

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First introduced in 2020, Tiana’s Bayou Journey picks up the place the movie left off with Princess Tiana, Naveen and jazz-loving alligator Louis getting ready to host a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration the place everyone seems to be welcome.
Are you you planning a visit to expertise Tiana’s Bayou’s Journey this summer season? In that case, when? Inform us down beneath, and benefit from the Tiana’s Bayou Journey drop (for those who simply can’t wait) beneath: