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J.D. Vance Names Tiana’s Bayou Adventure His Favorite, Rejects Space Mountain

The vice president’s ride rankings highlight tensions over Disney’s replacement of Splash Mountain.

Overview

  • On the Katie Miller Podcast, Vance declared Tiana’s Bayou Adventure his favorite Disneyland attraction, referencing the 2024 log-flume that replaced Splash Mountain.
  • He identified Space Mountain as his least-favorite ride, admitting he can no longer handle intense roller-coaster thrills.
  • Vance’s comments follow a viral summer family trip to Disneyland that stood out because he and President Trump have criticized Disney as a corporation.
  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’s debut prompted petitions and heated debate among fans mourning the loss of the original Splash Mountain.
  • His praise for a Disney attraction he once disparaged underscores a broader tension between his political critiques of corporate culture and personal leisure choices.