“More than just luck”: The cast of “The Princess and the Frog” reacts to “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure”

We are nearly there!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens Friday, June 28, at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort and later this year at Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort and continues the stories of Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Mama Odie, Louis and other characters from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Princess and the Frog.

The voice actors were among the first to experience this thrilling ride – and we were among the first to get their reactions.

Here is what The Princess and the Frog The cast said of their “wonderful” preview:

Disney legend Anika Noni Rose (voice of Princess Tiana)
“It’s incredible to have a ride based on something you created. The fact that people felt like, ‘Oh yeah, we want this forever,’ is really overwhelming.”

Jenifer Lewis (voice of Mama Odie)
“I got out and had to lean on the photographer because I was holding my breath the entire ride. Two words: beyond bliss. You captured the culture – the food, the music, the rhythm, the vibe. Everything was just perfect and I feel honored to be a part of it.”

Michael-Leon Wooley (voice of Louis)
“No other attraction in this park features Louis the Alligator – not just Louis the Alligator, but Louis the Alligator five or six times. And he sings at the end! So, come on! Take that, TRON!”

Jennifer Cody (voice of Charlotte “Lottie” La Bouff)
“I was blown away. It’s so happy and colorful. It’s bright and cheery, and (I love) the beautiful flowers and plants. And the music – oh, my God! There’s a new song, and the new song is just as great as the other songs. It was great to be there with my cast; that was an added bonus, and I didn’t really realize how important that would be. We had the best time. It was 15 years ago, but when we were all in that log together, someone started singing one of the songs, and then we all came in and sang. We heard Jenifer’s character and thought, ‘Everybody look! You can’t miss this!’ We pointed everything out together.”

Keith David (voice of Dr. Facilier)
“It was so much fun. We had such a wonderful time (filming), so why wouldn’t I want to be a part of it? There’s nothing not to like. It’s a beautiful thing. It’s a really wonderful thing.”