Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday morning Everyone is welcome to share their heartfelt love and support to the family Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday Michael’s Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Schuster celebrating the Mass Michael’s Church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m Tiana Sharel Walking Eagle was born on August 29 ND the daughter of Kristy Walking Eagle Gaking and William Waanatan Jr and was raised by Kristy and her stepdad Johnny Gaking Tiana spent a majority of her life on the Spirit Lake Nation She graduated from Four Winds High School with the class of 2013 She lived in Washington State for around a year and then returned home to live with her family Tiana worked at various jobs through the years and was currently employed at Wal-Mart in Devils Lake Tiana loved listening to music and spending time with family and friends the beautiful daughter of Tiana Walking Eagle was born on October 3 Precious Lokia was a happy baby and a joy in the lives of her family They are survived by Tiana’s mother and Lokia’s grandmother Marsha Blueshield and Helena Littleghost; great uncle William “Billy” Walking Eagle; sister Cherish Waanatan-Rispa; grandparents Kermit “King” Walking Eagle and grandmother Caroline; brother uncle Johnny Gaking; Tiana’s godparents the late Verna and Elmer Jetty; Lokia’s godparents Lola Waanatan and Baby Johnny Gaking; many treasured nieces They were welcomed into Heaven by their Lord grandparents and great grandparents Marie and John Gaking and Carrie Redday and many other dear aunts It was not intentional as this is an exceedingly difficult time Special thanks to the Knife River Construction Company the Wal-Mart Company and to all the groups and individuals who are fund-raising and/or assisting the family with the services for Tiana and Lokia Thank you to the Gilbertson Funeral Home for their help and support at this very difficult time relatives and friends who were a part of our loved ones’ lives All Drum Groups are welcome to share their songs Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors the entertainment studio has plans to create a short-form special inspired by the beloved film Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here « Back whose light graced this world on January 26 She peacefully departed from this life on August 31 Tiana's journey on this Earth was defined by her unwavering dedication to her family and the kindness she extended to everyone she encountered She worked at Aetna CVS in the healthcare industry as a customer service representative showcasing her unparalleled ability to empathize and assist others in their times of need Her compassionate nature and genuine care for those around her extended to her family Each of them carries a piece of Tiana's spirit forward ensuring that her legacy of love and compassion continues to resonate throughout the generations Tiana's passing leaves a void that cannot be filled but the memories of her vibrant spirit and warm smile will forever be treasured may we find solace in the knowledge that her legacy of love and compassion lives on in those she held dear Tiana's presence will be deeply missed but her spirit will forever remain a guiding light in the lives she touched.  Tiana Lee Davis is preceded in death by her grandparents Helen and Leon Crump Jr; Ann and Charles Davis; father Tiana Major9 has made a return with the release of their brand new single Tiana Major9 said: “I'm so excited to share ‘money’ with you It touches on such a vulnerable part of my life as an artist and person I've often felt a lot of shame and confusion about money but I've also had an abundance and overflow of money This song is just an insight and reflection on my relationship with it but I hope it connects with at least one other person Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday A community celebrating Black voices Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and conversations shaping the future of beauty Lightning Lane access will continue to be available for guests purchasing Lightning Lane Multi pass reimagines the former Splash Mountain with a new story set after the events of The Princess and the Frog The ride takes guests on a journey with Tiana and her friends as they prepare for a festive New Orleans celebration Advertising Contact Us Privacy Policy Affiliate Policy Attractions Calendar Dining Events Recreation Refurbishments Resorts Shopping Transportation Trip Planning Register Help PEOPLE confirmed that the studio is working on a separate short-form special inspired by the original movie Corey Nickols/Getty; Entertainment Pictures / Alamy Click Here To View Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/_zR_yNnjJ6o?si=QOUGY8M_9zdqVWaR Tiana T. Scott, of Clayton, NC, departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Funeral Service:  12:00 PM, Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC. Survivors:  Husband, Corshaad Scott; Children, Joseph, Cheylo, Kamryn, and Cienna; Parents, Yolander Sass-Day and Maurice Day; Grandparents, Maternal Grandmother, Josephine Sass of NJ, Paternal Grandfather, JD Minatee of NJ; Sibling, Maya Day of NJ; Godfather, Harvey Barnwell of NJ; a host of Aunts, Uncle, & Cousins. Walt Disney Animation Studios has axed the planned Princess Tiana series on Disney+ In 2024, Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Disneyland was reopened as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. a Lit Hub Radio podcast about mentorship in the literary arts Robert Frost allegedly said he was not a teacher but an “awakener.” On every episode of this podcast and scholars across generations who have awakened something for one another We chat about how their relationship has evolved examine the connections and divergences in their writing and thinking and dig into the archives for traces of their mutual influence On this special bonus ‘Re-Awakeners’ episode of Awakeners Lena speaks with writer Tiana Clark about the person who first told her she was a poet: her late mentor and high school teacher “They’re talking about you in the teacher’s lounge,” Mr But instead of punishing Tiana for acting out writers whose work broke all the rules Tiana had learned in school He continued to support Tiana for the next twenty years cheering her on through her MFA applications Tiana reads “Broken Sestina Reaching for Black Joy” from her new collection Scorched Earth a poem that illuminates the darker history behind the pedestrian greenway where Tiana walked every day in the pandemic We talk about the form of the sestina and what it means to “break” it or “fail” at it We also talk about Tiana’s derailed future as a historian the politics of traveling (and writing about travel) as a Black woman and the elegy as a temporary haunting and resurrection Subscribe and connect with us on our website: awakenerspodcast.com Tiana Clark is the author of the poetry collections Scorched Earth; I Can’t Talk About the Trees Without the Blood which won the 2017 Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize; and Equilibrium which won the 2016 Frost Place Chapbook Competition Clark’s other honors include a Pushcart Prize and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University where she studied Africana and women’s studies She is the Grace Hazard Conkling Writer-in-Residence at Smith College Subscribe and connect with us on our website: awakenerspodcast.com More Tiana: https://www.tianaclark.com/ Order Scorched Earth, out March 4, 2025: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Scorched-Earth/Tiana-Clark/9781668052075 Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature Masthead About Sign Up For Our Newsletters How to Pitch Lit Hub Privacy Policy Support Lit Hub - Become A Member Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — Virtual queue reservations are going away for two popular attractions at Walt Disney World Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom will both switch to the standby line system on Feb Lightning Lanes will be available for both attractions though Guardians of the Galaxy will continue to utilize the Lightning Lane Single Pass tier and won’t be included in Multi Pass purchases Lightning Lane Premiere Pass is also available for both attractions The changes mean no attractions at Walt Disney World will use the virtual queue system for the time being Disney previously used the virtual queue system for new attractions including Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot and Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom in the 2009 Disney movie The Princess and the Frog In a heartbreaking update to fans of the Louisianian culinary prodigy turned- amphibian-turned-princess, Walt Disney Animation Studios has officially abandoned its Tiana animated series, according to The Hollywood Reporter An unnamed animated feature set to go straight-to-streaming has also been cancelled."Tiana" was set to be a follow-up to Disney's 2009 animated feature "The Princess and the Frog," a film focused on the story of Tiana The series would have seen Anika Noni Rose reprise her role as the titular character would likely have showcased music inspired by the characters' New Orleans roots.Sources involved in development allege that the series wasn't able to reach a satisfying point in development to justify its production costs The series was reconfigured into the 2024 theatrical feature release "Moana 2," which went on to net the studio $1 billion at the global box office Pixar's "Inside Out 2" was 2024's highest-grossing film by a long shot — putting a fine point on why the studio may be prioritizing their animated theatrical releases for at least the short-term future Never Miss a Beat! 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shrink down to the size of a frog and experience a thrilling 50-foot descent before rolling into Tiana’s swingin’ soiree MagicBand+ will glow like a firefly and interact with the attraction throughout the journey.  GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Terence Blanchard arranged and produced music for the queue including new renditions of “Gonna Take You There,” “Down in New Orleans” and more produced and performed by GRAMMY® Award-winning musician PJ Morton with vocals by Anika Noni Rose Hundreds of artists lent their talents to the creation of the attraction soundtrack who served as one of the inspirations for Princess Tiana herself.  so guests can take even more memories home with unlimited digital photo downloads from the day of their visit Expansion of Princess Tiana’s story at Disneyland Park While Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is sure to draw in guests from across the bayou the rich storytelling of this princess and entrepreneur spans throughout New Orleans Square and Bayou Country in Disneyland Park Inspired by Tiana’s dressmaker mother guests can visit Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets shop in New Orleans Square for home goods The Tiana’s Palace quick-service restaurant serves New Orleans-inspired dishes such as hearty gumbo and specialty beignets for lunch and dinner The restaurant takes inspiration from the film for the interior with a large mural of the bayou and references to Tiana’s story featuring details such as her father’s favorite gumbo spoon Bayou Country continues the narrative of this new “critter-ful” attraction with two retail locations. Louis’ Critter Club is the go-to place to shop Tiana apparel plushes and ears to home décor and more. Ray’s Berets – a cozy cabin home to firefly Raymond and his kin – features an assortment of headwear Disney+ subscribers can purchase 2 days and get 1 day free at a Disneyland Resort theme park with a specially priced 3-Day 1-Park per day ticket. This Disneyland Holiday Ticket offer is on sale Nov 2024. Eligibility restrictions and terms apply.***** Park reservations are required Visit Disneyland.com/DisneylandHolidayOffer for more details Guests planning to “drop on in” to the Disneyland Resort in early 2025 can save with the limited-time kids’ special ticket offer and hotel offers – both are available for purchase now for visits and stays Jan Children ages 3 through 9 can visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for as low as $50 per child with this 1-Day 1-Park ticket.****** Hotel offers include up to 25 percent off select stays of four nights or longer******* and up to 20 percent off standard and premium rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa the Disneyland Hotel and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Theme Park reservations and valid admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry and a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access subject to availability and not guaranteed Visit Disneyland.com/Updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland Resort.  a guest must have entered Disneyland park with a valid admission media or Disney California Adventure park with admission media that includes Park Hopper privileges Virtual queues are limited and subject to availability and joining a virtual queue does not guarantee entrance to any experience Guests may only enter the virtual queue for each experience once per day data and roaming rates may apply for use of the Disneyland app Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider Coverage and app stores not available everywhere get your parents’ permission first.   ***Lightning Lane Multi Pass requires a separate purchase To visit a Park or purchase or redeem a Lightning Lane pass you must have valid admission and a Park reservation Lightning Lane passes are not valid for Park admission Lightning Lane passes and attractions may vary by date are limited in availability and are not guaranteed and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time of selection or redemption terms and entitlements are subject to restrictions Visit Disneyland.com/LightningLane for details ****Online registration and Disney account required to use Disney PhotoPass® service. 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The Hollywood Reporter first shared the news of the show’s cancellation confirming that there would be some layoffs as a result of this shift in business strategy “As hurtful as it is for anything you’ve put your heart and soul in to be prematurely ended my hope is that when what is now to be a Tiana Special Event airs loyal fans who’ve been championing not just the series “Show your love and your desire in the numbers Make that desire an undeniable and real thing we will be continuing to work hard to bring you the most beautiful content we can.” and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownPrincess Tiana's Voice Actor Anika Noni Rose Just Weighed In On The Abrupt Cancelation Of "The Princess And The Frog" TV Show"I too am deeply disappointed that the continuation of Tiana's journey in series form has been cut short." The move from Disney+ shows to "long-form content" is no surprise considering Disney films — namely sequels or continuations of beloved franchises — continue to dominate the box office and Mufasa pulling in big box office numbers in 2024 Inside Out 2 alone grossed a whopping $1.6 billion worldwide What does Black History Month mean to you? It is a time where I can openly celebrate and embrace my Blackness without feeling reprimanded or judged. It is a time where I hyper focus on supporting my fellow Black creatives and business owners. Every year I learn something new about the Black community and what we did for the country and world, so every day is spent being proud of my Blackness and all that it comes with. What is your favorite thing about Drake? The small class sizes have allowed me to grow close personal and professional relationships with my professors and faculty. As well as the ability to get involved early on in student leadership roles and research opportunities. What do you hope to do after you graduate? After graduation, I plan to attend a master’s or post-baccalaureate program before continuing my education in medical school. Yes, I am going to be in school for a while, but the end goal is my dream career of becoming a Black doctor/surgeon. What do you hope is accomplished during the month of celebration and recognition? I hope prospective Drake students who are Black see the community of Black students who attend already and become encouraged to choose Drake as their school. I also hope that I continue to learn something new about my rich culture this year and get to support at least 10 Black businesses. What advice would you like to give to a student thinking about coming to Drake next year? Find your community and make the Drake experience your own. You may not be the perfect student, but you will learn so much about yourself in all aspects of your life. Drake has a way of pushing you to become a better version of yourself when you leave this place, so regardless of your background you are going to make a name for yourself and do great things here. Anika Noni Rose isn’t hiding her disappointment after “Tiana,” the long-awaited “Princess and the Frog” spin-off series was set to follow Tiana’s next chapter after the 2009 classic with Joyce Sherri on board as the lead writer and director  However, earlier this month, Disney confirmed that “Tiana” would no longer proceed as a complete series but would instead be reimagined as a short-form special event Rose shared her thoughts on the abrupt change “I too am deeply disappointed that the continuation of Tiana’s journey in series form has been cut short,” she wrote including but not limited to long-time champion Jenn Lee the Tony-winning actress encouraged fans to show up in full force when the “Tiana” special airs RELATED: Walt Disney Animation Shuts Down ’Tiana’ Series Release “As hurtful as it is for anything you’ve put your heart and soul into to be prematurely ended, my hope is that when what is now to be a Tiana Special Event airs, that all of you beautiful, loving, loyal fans who’ve been championing not just the series, but a Princess and the Frog sequel, tune in,” she urged. “Tell your friends, family, coworkers, babysitters… Show your love and your desire in the numbers. Make that desire an undeniable and real thing.” “The Princess and the Frog,” released in 2009, ultimately became a landmark film for Disney. Not only did the project bring back traditional animation, but it also made history with Tiana as the studio’s first Black princess. The movie grossed $271 million worldwide and scored three Academy Award nominations, including two nods for Best Original Song.  Rose’s portrayal of Tiana earned widespread acclaim, cementing her legacy as the beloved Disney princess. In 2011, she was officially honored as a Disney Legend.  The 'Moana' star is a father to three daughters: Tiana Boston-based poet Tiana Clark hopes to show her courage and confidence with her award-winning poems who is also a professor at Smith College in Northampton gender and grief within her collection of intimate poems “I always say my poems are bolder than I am they’re more courageous than I am,” Clark told Under the Radar host Callie Crossley I wanted to inhabit that confidence that I didn’t feel in the world.” Clark credits her creative writing teacher in high school with inspiring her love of poetry which emerged after reading a poem by Li-Young Lee “The language was so lyrical and so magical that it just kind of drew me in,” Clark said “There was this musicality in the language that really drew me to poetry at that time in my life.” Lee and other poets of color like Rita Dove and Phillis Wheatley inspired Clark’s poetry and she includes attributions to many of them within her work It was these poets who also indicated to Clark that she could work through topics like race the body and the divine within her writing The topic of struggle inspired the title of “Scorched Earth,” which is also one of the poems featured in the book “I was interested in thinking not only about the historical significance of scorched-earth campaigns that we know from war that obliterate the landscape but it’s also thinking about that psychological place of ruin,” Clark said “And so I wanted this idea of looking back at a landscape and not being destroyed Despite Clark’s confidence oozing through this collection she said that when she was writing these poems in 2016 I wanna speak back to everything that’s making me feel invisible.” Tiana Clark’s “Scorched Earth” is the April selection for Bookmarked: the Under the Radar book club Your essential daily newsletter delivering trusted news and can't miss programs from Boston and beyond Raised on Dos Pueblos Ranch, a historic property along the Santa Barbara coastline, Tiana Molony spent her childhood exploring and enjoying its acreage, cultivating within her a deep appreciation for the region. She reflects on this time in her essay for The Santa Barbara Independent while also coming to terms with its inevitable transformation “Accepting that this special place has a destiny I can’t control was one of the most transformative lessons,” she writes Molony is a local journalist covering the Santa Barbara region Driven by a love and curiosity for the place she calls home her reporting covers a wide range of topics and issues and I always just say yes—no matter what it is,” says Molony which I think has led to being assigned these stories that other people might not find too interesting With a master’s degree in journalism from NYU and bylines in publications such as The Santa Barbara Independent much of Molony’s work thus far places community voices at the center “A lot of my work is about giving people a platform,” she says reflecting on a recent interview with a local business owner who moved from Mexico and started a hat company “He described being here as a dream come true Stories like that reaffirm how special this place is and remind me why this work is so important.” Continue reading for a Q&A with journalist and Mountain Gazette contributor Tiana Molony Hannah: A lot of your writing centers on or around Santa Barbara but there are just so many amazing cultures and different types of people here How did growing up on Dos Pueblos Ranch influence your writing Do you think being a native to the area grants you any advantages when reporting Hearing stories like that reaffirms just how special this place is it looks like you write about a lot of different things How do you choose the stories you want to tell I love being able to cover anything—profiles or longer features or breaking news I don’t want to hold myself to just one specific topic no matter what it is or how much knowledge I might lack in it I’m currently working on a bigger piece for the Montecito Journal’s winter issue about all of the changes that are coming to Montecito. We had the mudslides that happened in 2018, which followed the Thomas fire and those were really big events for the town The story is looking back at everything that’s happened over the past six years and the changes they’ve brought many people don't know the impacts these things have had on it Your work spans across publications like The Santa Barbara Independent and Flaunt Magazine How do you adapt your voice for different audiences As I go back and forth between different types of stories I find that what helps me is to read other stories that are similar to get a refresher Sometimes if I jump into a more creative type of story after just working on a hard news story I’ll read The New Yorker to get me back into that groove “Nightly Walks with Dad,” is a short and personal one “It felt like I had returned to him on those walks.” What inspired you to write this story I was thrilled when Mike accepted it because I’d had this story in mind for a while but hadn’t figured out where it should live The story really started during COVID when my dad and I began going on these walks together I didn’t realize how much that time together meant to him; it was just a way for me to get out of the house I saw how close we’d become just from walking together in nature How are you liking being a freelance journalist thus far Freelancing allows me to work on my own time It’s funny; I am most productive for a few hours in the morning and a few hours at night I hate that middle part of the day—writer's block happens to me most at that time knowing there are so many stories I can tell—even if it feels like everything’s already been told do you find it difficult to write about personal maybe more vulnerable things when you know an audience will inevitably read it There were a lot of things with both of those stories that I cut out because when you're writing about personal stuff you get to the point where you have to decide what you are okay with the audience knowing about yourself It's very vulnerable to write about things like that I decide based on whether the story will be better with it and if my idea will be communicated effectively what’s an example of a story you’ve reported that reflects why you pursued journalism I've been covering a news story for The Montecito Journal about affordable housing A hotel in Montecito called The Miramar wants to expand and build market-rate and affordable housing and luxury shops but the problem is many neighbors are against the project and are concerned that the new project will bring traffic into the area Almost everyone supports affordable employee housing It’s the kind of story that may seem trivial to someone unfamiliar with this town I’ve been attending the county meetings and listening to public comments I feel so fortunate to be able to cover this story and share all perspectives It’s why I got into journalism in the first place: to tell every side of the story and give everyone a voice Subscribe today and get two 160+ page journals packed with large format photography and very few ads.We promise you won't be disappointed Writer-director Joyce Sherri will stay on to develop the new Disney Animation project with Stephen Anderson “Tiana,” a streaming series from Walt Disney Animation Studios that was meant to debut on Disney+ and continue the adventures of Disney’s first Black princess (voiced by Anika Noni Rose) is no longer moving forward at the animation studio Instead, Joyce Sherri, who was writing and directing on the animated series, will be helming an animated special that will find its home on Disney+ “Meet the Robinsons” director Stephen Anderson will also direct on the new project This is part of the House of Mouse’s strategic shift away from long-form animated series to instead focus on both its one-movie-a-year theatrical cadence which will mix original series with sequels like the upcoming “Frozen 3” and “Frozen 4,” along with its short-form content like the “Zootopia+” and “Baymax!” series (both of which are Emmy winners) There will also be a small reduction in staff at the Vancouver studio but this indicates that Walt Disney Animation will operate like it did on “Moana 2,” with one studio stretched across two locations (the other location “Moana 2” was originally envisioned as a streaming series before being reconfigured as a theatrical film the “Moana” sequel ultimately made more than $1 billion worldwide Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next feature “Zootopia 2,” hailing from Jared Bush (also the studio’s chief creative officer) and Byron Howard Return Home The newest collaboration between Alaska Airlines and Disneyland Resort is an airplane decked out in a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure livery dubbed the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer Alaska Airlines revealed the new livery at Portland International Airport before its first flight to Santa Ana with an exterior showcasing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure-inspired graphics It took artists more than 2,000 hours to paint Princess Tiana is pictured on the plane’s tail in her Tiana’s Bayou Adventure outfit Prince Naveen and Mama Odie are pictured on the winglets Every journey should be as magical as the destination and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer brings that wonder to the skies in a way that perfectly complements our commitment to creating remarkable journeys This aircraft captures Princess Tiana’s love for exploration and adventure inspiring our guests to embrace new possibilities and create memories along the way Yellow dots representing fireflies are across the side of the plane Louis the Alligator is pictured in the water surrounded by fireflies and water lilies Some of Tiana’s new critter friends — Beau the Opossum and Rufus the Turtle — are pictured playing their instruments in the first window nearest the door a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure snack pack will be available for purchase beginning this summer Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer debuts just in time for the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning on May 16 and will transport guests throughout Alaska’s route network for the next several years Alaska Airlines and Disneyland Resort have collaborated to bring magic and happiness to the skies As Disneyland Resort prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary this latest addition honors our legacy and looks ahead to a bright future with Princess Tiana leading the way This is Alaska Airlines’ ninth Disneyland Resort-themed aircraft and the first to feature a Disney Princess. It joins a lineup including Mickey’s Toontown Express Star Wars Transport to the Disneyland Resort and the “Toy Story”-inspired Friendship and Beyond at Disneyland Resort Tiana’s Bayou Adventure replaced Splash Mountain at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news worldwide, visit WDWNT Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Marni Rose McFall is a Newsweek reporter based in London Marni joined Newsweek in 2024 from Frasers Group and had previously written for Cosmopolitan She is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh You can get in touch with Marni by emailing m.mcfall@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Walt Disney Animation Studios has axed its Tiana princess series a show that would have featured Disney's first Black princess Disney has made moves recently to placate Trump, who had previously branded the organization as "woke." In December, Disney's ABC News agreed to a $15 million settlement over a defamation lawsuit The show Tiana was first announced in 2020 and would have been a follow on from the movie The Princess and the Frog which featured Disney's first Black princess portrayed by Anika Noni Rose and was released back in 2009 Rose was set to reprise her role as Tiana in the show Backlash to the removal of the show online has been swift with many social media users saying that there are remakes to other shows being planned and arguing that this show being axed is unfair TikToker Joshua Chenault recently posted a video about the move from Disney where he said: "Extremely upsetting guys because this was one of my most anticipated series for Disney+." He continued that: "I was excited just to see our first Black princess in an episodic format but nope A report from The Hollywood Reporter said that Disney has abandoned making original long-form content for its streaming service, Disney+. The outlet reported that there are going to be layoffs in Disney's Vancouver studio the studio will be scrapping an unannounced feature-length project that was set to go straight to Disney+ Theatrical animation does appear to be more lucrative for Disney+ than long-form content; last year's Inside Out 2 from Pixar was 2024's biggest picture and earned $1.6 billion Short-form content is also incredibly popular on streaming; the show Bluey licensed by Disney+ was the most watched show in the U.S The show Tiana was announced in December of 2020 Disney introduced content disclaimers for certain titles – both of these have now been pulled A February report from Axios said that Disney is moving and changing content disclaimers as part of broader changes to its diversity In 2020, many companies adjusted policies to address inclusion, and much of corporate American began to adopt equity goals, in response to the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the murder of George Floyd Disney joined this list in early February, reducing its DEI initiatives and removing references to a program for "underrepresented voices," in its latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing Though Disney did introduce a new initiative called "Heroes Work Here" to hire, train, and support U.S. military veterans under its DEI efforts The filing kept a reference to more than 100 employee-led groups that "represent and support the diverse communities" across Disney's global workforce Trump and his allies have often been critical of Disney and what they describe as its "woke" policies In a May 2023 social media post, Trump branded the entertainment juggernaut a "woke and disgusting shadow of its former self," criticizing its move toward diverse casting in some of its recent movie remakes Disney appears to be tempering its approach towards inclusion One social media user posted on X: "tiana cancelled but we getting frozen 3 and 4 AND a tangled remake." Another social media user posted on X: "Heartbroken to hear about Disney scrapping the "Tiana" series Over the past 4+ years I've made a ton of art of how I envisioned the series." TikToker Joshua Chenault: "This has me thinking what actually is going on behind the scenes I love you Disney but this is extremely upsetting." The Princess and the Frog remains a key franchise for Disney; the animation studio is reportedly developing a separate short-form special and details of the project are currently unclear Do you have a story Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@newsweek.com Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened in Magic Kingdom on June 28th but a major change has been announced for this ride Disney has announced that as of February 25th 2025 you will no longer have to get a virtual queue boarding group to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom the ride will be available via a regular standby line we had only seen a standby line offered for this ride at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party you’ll be able to enter the queue at any time on any day Even though the virtual queue will be going away you will still be able to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass and grab a Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure giving you access to skip the line This may make the Lightning Lanes even more beneficial for the ride We’ll be watching to see how this affects the business and wait times of the new ride so stay tuned to AllEars for our daily wait times posts and more Disney news Have you ridden Tiana’s Bayou Adventure yet TSA just banned an essential travel item from checked luggage Six Flags has just announced that they're CLOSING on of their theme parks entirely this.. 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