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Credit: Disney (all images)Disneyland is leaving Disney World in the dust.
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The Disneyland Resort recently confirmed that its version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure would drop the Virtual Queue requirement mere weeks after the ride’s grand opening. The Princess and the Frog-themed attraction officially debuted at Disneyland Park in November and, until this week, was equipped with Disney’s ever-controversial Virtual Queue system.
This is good news for guests hoping to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure repeatedly during their day at Disneyland, though it marks a big departure from Disney’s other theme park resort in Florida. The version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in the Magic Kingdom is still locked behind Disney’s Virtual queue system, begging the question of when the Florida theme park will follow in the footsteps of its West Coast counterpart.
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Disney’s virtual queue system works similarly to restaurant reservations, giving guests an estimated return time based on crowds and how many other people managed to snag one. Guests can wake up and acquire a Virtual Queue early in the morning and in the middle of the day.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has remained part of Disney World’s Virtual Queue system since it opened in 2024. Fans have speculated as to when the attraction would drop the requirement, though given how long other rides have been part of the system, guests may be waiting quite a while.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened in the summer of 2022 and still requires guests to join a Virtual Queue to ride. Guests have practically begged Disney to drop Cosmic Rewind from its Virtual Queue system, though the roller coaster remains a part of it more than two years later.
While cutting back on the time spent actually standing in line, Disney’s Virtual Queue still typically involves the same amount of waiting (or more), with the only benefit being extra time to do new activities while guests wait to be called.
The least-liked part of Disney’s Virtual Queue system is its limited approach. Guests are only allowed one Virtual Queue reservation per day per park, meaning if they want to double or triple-up on new rides like Tianas Bayou Adventrue, they’ll need to pay real money.
For most guests, Disneyland’s recent decision marks a welcome change, but one that points toward Walt Disney World.
It’s unclear if Disneyland’s change in operation will have any effect on Disney World’s version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but for now, Florida Guests will have to get used to snagging a Virtual Queue if they wish to ride.
Have you had a chance to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure yet?