New Changes to Haunted Mansion & Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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Ай бұрынWhat's Behind all the NEW Closures?
Exciting new changes are coming to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and Tiana's Bayou Adventure! This video'll delve into the updates and enhancements happening in Critter Country and New Orleans Square.
Discover the new exit through the gift shop at the Haunted Mansion, themed around Madame Liotta, and how it will enhance your post-ride experience. We'll also discuss the challenges and solutions for the steep grades and bridges in the park, making it more accessible for all guests.
Find out about the extensive closures and construction updates in Critter Country, including the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Learn how Disneyland is addressing accessibility issues with new pathways and bridge designs, ensuring a better experience for everyone.
We'll also touch on the potential impact of these changes on Disneyland Forward, the park's future expansion plans. This video is packed with insights and updates on Disneyland's evolving landscape, so don't miss out!
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@adventuresbeyondadversity3313 Ай бұрын
@Hey Brickey big thank you for the shout out. We’re so happy we can show everyone Disney from a different perspective. We hope to get back to the park soon to see all the changes. We’re excited to see if haunted mansion will be more accessible. We haven’t been able to go on it for a long time
@NumbyJuice Ай бұрын
Hope they would build a path to the future bridge for the expansion so they wouldn’t close that area again in the future
@DrMacintosh Ай бұрын
The maximum grade for a ramp under the ADA is 8.33% (1:12). However since Disney is already investing significant resources into the park in this area, modifying the bridge could fall under Disney's "Ongoing obligation to remove barriers." Disney being in California involves the CBC, which is much more strict than the ADA. I haven't looked at the bridge in a while to eyeball if its over 8.33%, but it probably is. The fix they are employing may not require permits, or if there is another accessible route to that part of the park, the bridge does not need to be changed as long as signage is provided.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
@@DrMacintosh excellent information. I was surprised in my research how confusing all of this is and how many variables change the rules of what needs to be adjusted and what doesn’t. I used a level to have some information for folks like you watching and was shocked when I got the 26° incline reading by the Mansion
@DrMacintosh Ай бұрын
@@HeyBrickey Typically in accessibility, one would use a 2 foot level to find the slope in percent (rise/run). Obviously you can't bring that into the park as a guest. Unfortunately I don't have the info to do the math, but I'm going to assume the bridge is non-compliant.
@LJC123 Ай бұрын
Why do they keep ripping up and changing parts of the park that were already perfect, (NOS and CC) while tomorrowland sits untouched and desperately needs help....😢
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
I have a video explaining why they keep focusing on the west end while ignoring Tomorrowland. Check back in my videos for a video titled “you deserve better” on the cover.
@LJC123 Ай бұрын
@@HeyBrickeythanks. I just watched it. Makes sense, but still sad 😢
@vectorwolf Ай бұрын
Tomorrowland has definitely turned into Forgotten Yesterdayland. Tron is pretty futuristic, but the rest of it is so desperately tired and outdated. Star Tours and Space Mountain need a refurbishment, Buzz Lightyear is worn out outdated tech, and Autopia hasn't appreciably changed since I was a kid (which is an embarrassingly long time ago). And then there's the sad, crumbling corpse of the Peoplemover. Frankly, they need to wall off that whole end of the park and redo it from ground up... though given their track record, it'd take them a decade to finish it.
@gdilla4452 Ай бұрын
@@vectorwolfwhere is Tron at Disneyland,you lost me there
@vectorwolf Ай бұрын
@@gdilla4452 it's not, but both Tomorrowlands have the same issues of outdated tech and neglected atmosphere.
@anthonypecorara Ай бұрын
I feel like they’ve been working on grading and traffic flow building up to this for years (thanks @freshbaked for the construction updates). They started with the stump of the treehouse, they leveled all the steps near pirates, and now they’ve gotten to the spot where they need to join it with TBA. As a wheelchair user, I appreciate it, plus with what you’ve said about the connections to Disneyland Forward, it sounds like it will be needed.
@jasoncarbone5553 Ай бұрын
No one but you, Brickey, is thinking this way and that is why you’re the best. Happy Fourth of July to you and yours.
@aggieorozco Ай бұрын
That bridge is definitely not easy. I always have to quickly mentally prepare myself to go over. I have severe arthritis in my hips and already have a hard time with just casually strolling the park. Leveling it out some would be such a great thing!
@uncaboat2399 14 күн бұрын
The last time my wife and I went to Disneyland, we rented scooters. Money well spent!
@HollyMarie72 Ай бұрын
Cannot tell a lie, that bridge is kinda brutal, especially when you are tired!
@brokerdannee Ай бұрын
I love your videos, bricky you put a lot of work and especially you do your research for history that I didn't know existed in Disneyland
@DrewLonmyPillow Ай бұрын
My problem with the Splash Mountain bridge has always been traffic flow. People coming from NOS to CC to ride Splash want to be on their left. People coming from CC to NOS to ride HM want to be on their right. This puts both lanes of traffic on the same side of the bridge which leaves a vast amount of the bridge unused, even though it's a really wide bridge. While the Harbor Galley bridge would achieve the traffic flow that would be preferable, it's too far out of the way and too small to actually serve that purpose. One thing I forgot to mention is that crossing of traffic happens right at the HM exit. With the new gift shop they're putting at that location, they really need to do something to direct/alleviate traffic at that location specifically.
@shawnsanmiguel9287 29 күн бұрын
Expectation is high knowing Disney is growing. Awsome
@TopCat0601 Ай бұрын
Another great video. You always find ways to highlight topics that other vloggers ignore. Seriously good work.
@ljannell Ай бұрын
It wasn't until I went there with my friend, back in my late teens, who had to use a wheelchair, that I noticed the grade. I hope they do something to make it easier for those who aren't able to walk as easily as I do. Even making something that is easier for kids who can walk, but don't use a stroller anymore, would be helpful too. Brickey, as I was watching this video I was reminded at how I don't like change. I don't want Disney to change from what I grew up with because that was a safe place and change with something familiar can be scary. However, watching your channel has done a great service for my imagination and for pushing me into thinking about the possibilities of what could be. For as much as I don't like change, there was never a Star Wars area growing up and if they never changed the park I would never have been able to experience Star Wars in such an immersive way. So, while change can be scary, it's necessary for growth and for allowing wonderful new and amazing possibilities. Thank you for continuing to challenge that part of my thinking and for reminding my imagination to stretch.
@thebluetarp Ай бұрын
Are you thinking they might route the path around the flume like they did at DW?!? Is there room?? And that would certainly mean no more secret path! 😢
@robertbolinger1928 Ай бұрын
Love “Seeing” your insight! The design portion of your videos are the most interesting! Love to know the WHAT, HOW & WHY.
@canis9178 Ай бұрын
Very exciting analysis, THANKS!
@raidermike3244 Ай бұрын
Great info Brickey!!!!! Thanks 👊😎
@ericiancarr Ай бұрын
Wow. 100% never even noticed it. Great video
@eriktaylor754 Ай бұрын
@Hey Brickey, I had a conversation with Tony Baxter when I worked at the park back in the early 90's, he stated the reason for the bridge was due to needing to build a structure strong enough to allow access for the weight of the maintenance, delivery, and trash removal vehicles for the area between River Belle Terrace and Stage Door Cafe. If you look at photos of the original model for Splash Moutain back in the 80's there was a significantly larger view of the briar patch pond. This had to be reduced to allow for the engineering of the bridge AND why the drop for Disneyland's version of the attraction ended up being significantly steeper. They literally had to wedge the prefabricated drop for the attraction into the already built mountain; due to an error in communication between the contractor building the mountain, and the ride manufacturer, not reading the specifications and blue prints correctly.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing ❤️
@kotch35 Ай бұрын
I can see them re-grading the bridge walkway but not replacing the bridge structure itself. Removing the whole thing and rebuilding it would take a very long time.
@Banjo_Tails Ай бұрын
They are tho. It’s not up too code.
@jon-kl9mk Ай бұрын
They would have to remove the bridge cause the concrete is only six inches ontop of the metal frame bridge
@TheWorldAccordingtoJim Ай бұрын
Disneyland keeps creating a plywood Jungle of fencing!!
@jon-kl9mk Ай бұрын
The bridge that goes over the Pirates queue line is a problem & plus the walk way that goes in front of the Pirates entrance is a problem. We just have to walk further down to frontier then exit out that gate or visa versa
@scarletowl8337 Ай бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 on your well deserved 45K subs here’s to 50K on the horizon 🎆
@yvettechristensen8315 Ай бұрын
Excellent tea reading, lol. I would love to see Frozen by the DL Hotel.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
I made a video about that in case you missed it. I feel like the chances of that happening are high.
@yvettechristensen8315 Ай бұрын
@@HeyBrickey I saw that. Maybe if we keep saying it, it will happen, lol
@thebluetarp Ай бұрын
The bridge is just fine. It’s very big. That bridge is wider than pinch points in Adventureland. And there’s nothing that can be done about the grade unless you lower the flume. And I don’t want to see the secret path go away!!
@karenjones6135 Ай бұрын
I had no idea how sloping Disneyland was until my adult son broke his foot and we had to rent a wheelchair. There are some really steep areas in Disneyland which you really don't notice when you are walking. After all, whose paying attention to sloping walkways when you are surrounded by the sights and sounds of Disneyland! He lasted two days and we got him a motorized scooter. However, what was really cool was going UP the elevator in the Haunted Mansion to get out. That's how people in wheelchairs leave the ride. They go back up the "shrinking" elevator. Being a huge Haunted Mansion fan, that was amazing!
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
It’s one of those things you never notice to be a problem until you experience something like what you and your son did and then you become highly aware of it. Thanks for sharing!
@JBX302 Ай бұрын
Excellent video. Happy Fourth of July!
@edstrong597 Ай бұрын
Great video with great shots. No canoes, no Hungry Bear, oh no ! A new bridge and pathway into DL forward ? Sounds great, the sooner that’s done the sooner they will start DL forward.
@jamesl1130 Ай бұрын
The bridge into Magic Kingdoms Liberty Square was altered over time, mostly because of the Parade floats, however it does share similarities with the bridge you reference in this video as the new store plus increased crowds to head into the future areas will need to be addressed
@nzjonty Ай бұрын
Still trying to decide if I’ll do a Halloween or early Christmas rip. Think it’ll be late November given these timelines… thanks for the heads up Brickey!
@briansieve 4 күн бұрын
I love that you consider that grade. I definitely felt it last visit in April
@HeyBrickey 4 күн бұрын
As you can see in the comments, I got a decent pushback from people claiming it is no big deal, but I have heard many people mention it's hard due to their personal situations, so I try to remember all that stuff and keep in mind the bigger picture, not just my own experience.
@bzydad Ай бұрын
I see no building permits for anything in that area except for Hungry Bear getting a expanded kitchen. I'm sceptical but you never know.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
It technically would be part of the massive plans for the Splash Mountain transformation and not a stand alone project.
@andrewcslater2679 Ай бұрын
Love these new design speculation videos? 👏🏻
@dadvader64 29 күн бұрын
We are ADA and I see people in good shape struggling with the grade of that bridge. Definitely needs work. And the turn is real tight with shop, canoes, hungry bear, bridge to GE, it’s just a mess there. Hope they get it right. But you are right it’s not ready for expansion traffic!
@bbarber1974 Ай бұрын
Great video and thoughts. I appreciate your view of the parks from a design perspective. Very interesting!
@disneylandlux Ай бұрын
Great analysis - I never noticed that bridge height change - they should fix it.
@Balootoyoutoo Ай бұрын
These parks are morphing into the style of regional parks. The atmosphere of magic is leaving fast and it’s upsetting.
@user-farrelld Ай бұрын
Thank you
@jenbiro2215 Ай бұрын
The worst grade I ever encountered pushing a wheelchair was having to load into American Adventure via the exit ramp. My god that was a workout. 😂 There was a private event in the rotunda so the elevator wasn’t useable.
@RockSpuds Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
Thanks!!! I appreciate your support for the channel ❤️
@RockSpuds Ай бұрын
@@HeyBrickey you're doing great things, wonderful to watch with my family
@JReed305 19 күн бұрын
The bridge was never a problem for me and honestly never even gave it a second thought, until I was in an accident last summer and fractured my pelvis. Since then that bridge sucks big time especially coming from the Critter Country side. It would be nice if they rework it.
@lindamemo5224 Ай бұрын
Would they get rid of Fowler mill and move the canoes. They should that area is just so hard to navigate. Our first trip out I was so confused what line was for which ride and what was just walking congestion
@chrishintz1077 Ай бұрын
Constantly in motion is the future. ;). An infinite number of variables.
@SilverStarz Ай бұрын
Permits were filed by Disneyland a few months ago. These permits are to upgrade said bridge to meet current codes. The bridge must be brought up to code. On the same permit application, several structure upgrades are needed to the current mountain, also to bring it up to code. That's all, and this is hardly worth a show, really. Good fun anyway.
@FunAtDisney Ай бұрын
New Orleans Square is also 3-stories “up” above grade. While I get some people has issues with these grades, it also what makes Disneyland feel more like a “park” and the grades give visual interest. Certainly more so than even Magic Kingdom. And now that the new exit shop will be at Haunted Mansion I do not see how they could change the grade on that side, and the Critter Country side need to mead down to the entrances of Tiana’s, Pooh and the boardwalk going past the lower level of Hungry Bear (where there are also restrooms). I’m not sure much can be done. Moving on from there - If….a huge, massive if…. Critter Country leads to that new extension it would have to be totally re-done, shops taken out and so on. I have my doubts that will be the route.
@willrontani5894 Ай бұрын
I am anticipating prep work for a new gateway anyway… which is why we are seeing a major rework of Critter Country now. And, yeah it is difficult for me to be excited for the changes given how the West side is extremely underutilized.
@FunAtDisney Ай бұрын
Bricky, while it is a possibility that the Critter Country area may one day be the “road” to the expansion, there is no way they are tearing down that bridge and rebuilding at this point (and the grade is there because it goes over the flume). That would take a year at least and by now there would have been permits filed that someone should have picked up on. Also, when water started to flow back into Tiana’s at MK I think t was about 3 months (or less) before the previews started to happen. So if Disneyland is on the same construction time frame that would put Tiana’s opening perhaps by end of September, maybe sooner. Also there is a similar grade in front for Pirates on that bridge, or if you go down by Riverbelle Terrace.
@TheMiketwo 26 күн бұрын
Never thought that slight slope would be a problem. How do people actually survive everyday life if a small slope is a problem at Disneyland. Lets face it, no city is flat and slopes happen. Not everything needs to be flat. A bit of exercise is good and the slope is not that difficult to push a wheelchair. I have necrosis of the hip and never been a problem
@bobman-xc2pb Ай бұрын
Well it's about time remember my time as a CM I used to go to kritter country go backstage and go to that secret restaurant on Firehouse subs 😋
@brianwisdom8051 Ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video Brickey! I was thinking the closures were to allow for the gift shop construction since large pieces of equipment have to be staged during the build. And would they build the gift shop before or after any changes to the bridge? I haven’t checked permit filings lately but that would be an indicator of what they plan for that. I just hope the secret path stays intact! That’s one of my spots to just relax and feel the Disneyland vibes away from the crowd!
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
I’m curious if the bridge would get independent permits of it would rolled into the massive permit for the SM/TBA transformation. Dude I will be heartbroken if something happens to Fowlers harbor and that “secret” path. Thanks for the conversation. I’m so happy to see all the interesting and intelligent comments coming in on this video.
@robertkosko1317 Ай бұрын
I’m guessing they’re going to get rid of that planter between the exit of Haunted Mansion & Harbour Galley 🤔
@dadvader64 29 күн бұрын
I’d suggest the Tianas Que go subterranean and widen out the walkway at the turn and cut that corner. Lose that little shop and widen the walkway with less of a 90 degree turn.
@jeffmontero9242 Ай бұрын
Love the videos. I am watching The Bob Gurr show Episode 11 . On this episode Bob is interviewing Tom Morris a former Disney Imaginer about a book that Tom is writing on the early Days of Imagineering & Architecture of Disneyland , You might like this episode. Keep up the great videos that you're making, love them
@bobbylogan7904 Ай бұрын
Brickey - what brand of wireless microphone do you use in your videos?
@Jus10video Ай бұрын
Nerd question: you shoot in Log and grade your footage? It looks good. Nice colors and highlight roll off.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
You are an accurate nerd. 🤓 I shoot in log and created my own Disneyland grade that sets on its own layer above all the log clips. I don’t have the time to adjust each clip so the adjustment layer is on point about 95% of the time. Thanks for asking. I appreciate anyone who notices I’m one of the last non iPhone or DJI Disney channels
@Jus10video Ай бұрын
@@HeyBrickey it’s fitting to film Disneyland in that way as being there is like walking through a movie.
@cramfive3205 Ай бұрын
What do the engineers do with all the trash building materials that are supposed to be under that bridge?
@SkipperDan1138 Ай бұрын
Happy 4th of July
@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk Ай бұрын
Happy 4 of July
@SpanishBear1994 Ай бұрын
Something about a good time
@BILLDAVIS72 20 күн бұрын
Love the theory, but I think it is way off. Building a pedestrian bridge is something that would take longer than Nov ~ December.
@723jezcat 15 күн бұрын
Theres no way they would have both HM and Tiana open in october not bc of Tianas not being ready but they know October is a huge draw time. So why not drag out another ride so October visitors will want to come back a month or two later spending more money
@catezaida8081 Ай бұрын
Will not matter what they do, it will be worse. Holy snot, just look at Tiana's over at WDW! They cannot keep the dang thing running and the ride itself is dismal.
@quinnhouk5369 Ай бұрын
HAPPY 4th
@maxickingdom Ай бұрын
0:59 Opening later this fall!?!? Where did you find out about this?
@Primogen16 Ай бұрын
According to Jim Hill Media, TBA Disneyland will probably not be open until Thanksgiving weekend. Supposedly, construction on Haunted Mansion is behind schedule, so Disney is diverting TBA construction crews to HM so that HM opens in time for Halloween Time on August 23, 2024.
@maxickingdom 26 күн бұрын
@@Primogen16 Clearly HM is behind schedule :(. Bob and Josh really need to get it together.
@outatime8560 Ай бұрын
The left side of Disneyland was perfect. They should be spending all this money on fixing Tomorrowland and stop messing with perfection
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
I made a video explaining exactly why all this attention has been put into the western end of the park while they ignore the east end. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irCEo6agnN6bg2Q.htmlsi=-_4CeV9uh9EFpxNg
@robertbolinger1928 Ай бұрын
I would love to see Tom Sawyers Island have more to see and do. Perhaps move the shooting arcade to the island and expand the caves with interactive tech.
@joemazz958 Ай бұрын
Magic Kingdom DOES have a bridge crossing over the logs b4 they make that U turn.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
Yep you’re right. My mistake on that one. My mind played a trick on me.
@joemazz958 Ай бұрын
@@HeyBrickey No problem. Enjoy your vids.
@MoonFairy929 Ай бұрын
I really really hope they don’t get rid of the secret path. 😢
@davidnevolo4402 Ай бұрын
I bet they will repave the area to be more textured. Its basically blacktop right now
@shashona3084 Ай бұрын
Let's talk mansion
@LionTree Ай бұрын
I think it's a lot simpler....they're just going to paint the walkway.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
😂
@ascallednobody Ай бұрын
Honestly I really like tianas facade next to haunted because it blends in more
@brianmunk5282 Ай бұрын
probably need some time to resurface the bridge after removing the Splash Mountain queue space on the bridge. Effectively widening the existing bridge just a bit. Hard to do much there without horrible rework on the super important Fowlers Harbor building.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
Can I just say I love when a video sparks intelligent design construction conversations like this. I had never considered them make the bridge wider to accommodate the extended queue. Great insight
@rebeccaheuer3255 25 күн бұрын
Disney is not doing anything for Disneyland forward. There's not going to be a new bridge and the secret path will still be there when it reopens.
@lindamemo5224 Ай бұрын
I have been wondering they need way more queue space for Tiana. In Florida the queue tells a big story. And they need to keep Tiana queue away from mansions queue. Hence all these changes in that area. Great video
@lalalol36 Ай бұрын
Brickey, bro, there's like 4 intros to this video with you walking towards the camera. Love the channel but it had to be said.
@user-qo6du4hc4w 24 күн бұрын
I miss the oil splash mountain. I cannot wait until that right is all banned.
@MojaveHigh Ай бұрын
You don't ever really explain what you're proposing. Replace the bridge(s) with another bridge? If you look at old construction photos of Splash Mountain, you'd realize the amount of concrete and steel used in the current bridges makes replacement nearly impossible without major disruption. It would have been done already.
@HeyBrickey Ай бұрын
I propose a potential new bridge could be coming and explained why they would be fixing the current problem. I don’t have blueprints and wasn’t going to speculate beyond the problem and the potential solution
@climateanxiety2825 Ай бұрын
Disney is currently showing the they don't give a flying fart in space about disabled people. So unless they are forced to make it easier, I doubt they will do anything.
@josephmora5230 23 күн бұрын
Giving Disney way too much credit and honestly, the extension is just a waste of money while the park is falling apart.
@idonnowhattoput Ай бұрын
Disneyland is going to be a train wreck for D23 🫣
@LilMzMandy Ай бұрын
Since I found your channel a few months ago I have been a huge fan. I find it refreshing to know someone else who can see beyond the end of their nose. Now that you have seen the mess in Florida I would love to hear from you if you think that Disneyland will open Tiana's before they have all the bumps worked out like they have on the east coast. Or do you think the opening will be held up until it can be less problematic. Again and always my thanks and gratitude for your real world views.
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