‘The Princess and The Frog’ Star Praises Disney Re-Theming Splash Mountain

“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 occasions and changing Splash Mountain’s animatronics attributable to its racist themes.

IYDK, SM was based mostly 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 journey was taken down.

Its log flume alternative, Tiana’s Bayou Journey, will open up Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer season and afterward within the 12 months 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.

Nonetheless, whereas she’s pleased Disney’s investing in Black tales … she’s hoping folks on the journey can look previous Tiana’s “Black princess” idea — and really feel impressed to emulate her robust, brave entrepreneurial qualities.