Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be closing at Magic Kingdom on November 2nd for its first extended refurbishment since opening in 2024. Disney has clarified that Critter Co-Op, one of the attraction’s gift shops, will remain open throughout the closure. Tiana’s Bayou General, a smaller shop at the ride’s exit, will still close as originally planned. Here’s the latest.
Critter Co-Op Will Remain Open During Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Refurbishment
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Critter Co-Op will remain open during the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure refurbishment
- Tiana’s Bayou General will still close alongside the attraction as originally announced
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closes November 2nd and is expected to reopen in December 2026
Critter Co-Op To Remain Open, Bayou General Closing
Disney’s operational calendar first showed the Critter Co-Op and Tiana’s Bayou General as closing alongside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on November 2nd. We now have an update on that original report. Tiana’s Bayou General will still close for the duration of the refurbishment, Critter Co-Op will remain open to guests throughout the refurbishment period.
Tiana’s Bayou General and Critter Co-Op are both retail locations tied to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but they are not the same shop. Critter Co-Op is the attraction’s main gift shop, replacing the former Briar Patch location. It opened on June 30, 2024. Tiana’s Bayou General is a smaller shop at the ride’s exit. It opened two days earlier, on June 28, 2024, the same day as the attraction itself.
Critter Co-Op carries its own story within the larger Tiana’s Bayou Adventure theming. The space is founded by the critters Princess Tiana got to know and love in the bayou. Posters throughout the shop feature the same critter characters who also appear inside the attraction.
Refurbishment Timeline Recap
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closes at Magic Kingdom starting Monday, November 2nd, and is expected to reopen sometime in December 2026. This is the ride’s first extended closure since it opened on June 28, 2024, replacing Splash Mountain in Frontierland. We will continue to watch for updates on the reopening timeline as the refurbishment progresses.
Keep Reading
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Closing for First-Ever Refurbishment: Get the full details on the closure dates, expected reopening window, and why the timing of this refurbishment stands out from Disney’s usual pattern.
- PHOTO TOUR: Critter Co-Op Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Gift Shop Now Open at Magic Kingdom: Take a photo tour of Critter Co-Op’s debut in 2024, including the Bayou Community Band theming.
- Tiana’s Bayou General Store Opens at Magic Kingdom: Revisit the opening of the second shop in the area, the one that will be closing alongside the ride this November.
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