by Ray Keating
Review
DisneyBizJournal.com
June 30, 2024
Leading up to the opening of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” at Magic Kingdom on June 28, I decided that perhaps it would be a good idea to actually watch the movie that it’s based on, i.e., The Princess and the Frog. Heck, it only took me 15 years.
And shame on me, as this is a very good Disney animated movie.
Since everyone else has seen the movie already, I’ll simply note that the key boxes were checked by this movie.
Interesting and fun story and adventure? ✅
Enjoyable characters – from the leads to the funny Disney-esque sidekicks – facing challenges? ✅
Amusing lines and situations? ✅
Good music? ✅
The Princess and the Frog hit all the right notes – fitting for a story taking place in and around New Orleans.
But here’s the surprising kicker for this viewer who is an economist and entrepreneur: The Princess and the Frog is the story of a struggling entrepreneur. Tiana is sacrificing and working hard to open her own restaurant. And along her entrepreneurial journey, she discovers important lessons. Yes, following a dream to open your own business is important, but it turns out that other matters, like family, can be of even greater value.
While Beth rode and reviewed the new ride – “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” – I haven’t yet. But I’m not going to wait long before riding. I learned my lesson by waiting far too long to see The Princess and the Frog. Besides, I love log flumes.
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Ray Keating is the editor, publisher and economist for DisneyBizJournal.com; and author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, the Alliance of Saint Michael novels, and assorted nonfiction books. Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com.
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