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Disneyland Erects Construction Walls Along Hungry Bear Walkway in Bayou Country

Visible site work has appeared near the quick-service restaurant, raising questions about whether the project is routine upkeep or the start of a larger retheme.

Overview

  • The construction, which was first reported May 20, includes wooden walls along the path to Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree and visible site work such as dismantled flowerbed fencing, a parked digger, and green scrim.
  • Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree remains open and serving its full menu with in-person and Mobile Ordering while nearby rides like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh continue to operate.
  • Disneyland Resort has not given any public explanation or timeline for the work, so it is unclear whether crews are doing landscaping and maintenance or preparing a broader redesign of the Bayou Country area.
  • Guest-facing mitigation is in place on the barriers, including signs that read “Our Grill Is Open. Come On In!” and bear-themed lanterns to keep the area welcoming after dark.
  • The activity draws extra attention because Bayou Country was rethemed from Critter Country in 2024 after Splash Mountain became Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, so park-watchers will look for official updates that could signal further changes to the neighborhood.