D23 Gold Members will have a chance to preview Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before it opens to the public on June 28, 2024 at Walt Disney World. This separately ticketed event put on by D23, the official fan club of Walt Disney World, is the only preview event that guests must purchase tickets for but it promises to offer more than ride previews for annual passholders or Disney Vacation Club members.
Dates
The D23 preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take place on June 22, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
What’s Included in the D23 Gold Member Celebration — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom?
This preview event is not just a chance to experience the ride before the general public, it’s also a party. Guests will receive entry to Magic Kingdom park during the event and will be able to enjoy the following:
- Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as many times as you wish
- Snacks and light refreshments
- Live jazz music performances
- Complimentary, D23-exclusive commemorative ride pin
Eligibility for D23 Preview Event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
To purchase tickets and participate in this event, guests must be D23 Gold members. If you’re not a current member, but would like to join, memberships currently cost
Event Price
Each ticket comes out to $67 ($60 + $7 processing fee).
Parking is not included. You can check out current parking fees here. Certain guests such as annual passholders and resort hotel guests do not have to pay for parking.
You do not need a separate Magic Kingdom park ticket or theme park reservation to participate in this event.
How Do I Buy Tickets for the D23 Gold Member Celebration — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom?
Tickets go on sale on Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 10:00 AM Pacific Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Make sure to be logged into D23.com with the email address attached to your Gold Membership before tickets launch, then immediately join the queue when the virtual queue goes live.
D23 Gold Members may purchase up to two 2 tickets (1 for themselves and up to 1 for a guest). All guests under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Members will be required to provide their membership number when purchasing tickets.
Check-In
Check-in will take place at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Gold Members who do not bring their membership card, government-issued photo ID, and tickets may not be admitted to the event.
Once checked in, guests can head to Magic Kingdom via monorail or ferry and enter the park even though access to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will not begin until the event’s official start time of 6:30 PM.
Everyone wishing to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure must be at least 40 inches tall to ride.
To view full rules and details for this event, head over to the official D23 event page.
If you are a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, there are specific annual passholder preview days for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
If you are a Disney Vacation Club member, there are specific DVC preview days for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
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