“The Princess and The Frog” star Jennifer Cody is thrilled Tiana’s Bayou Journey is taking form on the Disney parks … changing the controversial Splash Mountain after years of public outcry.
The actress, who performed Charlotte La Bouff within the 2009 film, tells TMZ she’s applauding Disney for lastly deciding to maintain up with the instances and changing Splash Mountain’s animatronics because of its racist themes.
IYDK, SM was primarily based on the 1946 movie, “Song of the South,” which has been closely criticized for years for its racist depictions of Southern Black males and its portrayal of the antebellum South.
For that cause, Jennifer tells us it was about time the hateful and hurtful experience was taken down.
Its log flume substitute, Tiana’s Bayou Journey, will open up Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer time and afterward within the yr at Cali’s Disneyland Park. Animatronics for the brand new attraction are mentioned to be next-level — one thing that delights Jennifer ‘trigger she thinks the animators from the studio’s first Black princess story weren’t appreciated sufficient.
Nevertheless, whereas she’s pleased Disney’s investing in Black tales … she’s hoping individuals on the experience can look previous Tiana’s “Black princess” idea — and really feel impressed to emulate her sturdy, brave entrepreneurial qualities.
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All in all, JC has each confidence the brand new experience will go down a deal with for Disney fanatics … hoping it’s going to even beat out the fan-favorite ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ experience. Solely time will inform, however one factor we all know for positive is the place Jennifer will likely be this summer time!
