Jenifer Lewis Raves About New Princess Tiana Attraction at Walt Disney World

Jenifer Lewis, the talented actress who voiced the character Mama Odie in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” recently joined daytime talk show host Tamron Hall for an interview about the new Princess Tiana-themed attraction in Walt Disney World. The two discussed the ride, called “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure,” and Lewis couldn’t help but express her excitement and admiration for the experience.

Lewis praised the attraction for its ability to capture the essence of New Orleans culture. She mentioned that the ride incorporated elements such as music, food, and even Mama Odie herself making beignets. Lewis was particularly impressed with the attention to detail, saying, “They really captured the whole ambience!”

The attraction has been a long time in the making, with the film “The Princess and the Frog” releasing in 2009. Lewis reminisced about her time recording the song “Dig a Little Deeper” for the film, revealing that she did 20 takes to ensure it was perfect. She also mentioned that back then, live orchestras were used during recording sessions.

Recently, Lewis had the opportunity to perform “Dig a Little Deeper” live on “American Idol.” She explained that the performance held special meaning for her and expressed her joy at being able to share the song with a wider audience.

Hall, who brought her son to Walt Disney World for the first time during this trip, expressed her own excitement about the ride. She described it as a transformative experience, where the music and atmosphere helped alleviate any fears. Hall acknowledged that the ride truly captured the culture that Lewis had spoken about.

For Lewis, one moment during the ride stood out in particular. She marveled at how lifelike the animatronic version of Mama Odie was and how her voice was the last thing guests heard before plunging into the water. Lewis described this moment as both thrilling and slightly eerie, but ultimately left her feeling incredibly happy.

Hall and Lewis have a history together, with Hall having interviewed Lewis in the past. Lewis reflected on the ups and downs of her life, including a fall she had in Africa. She expressed gratitude for being able to experience moments of bliss like the one she had on the Tiana-themed ride.

Overall, both Hall and Lewis were captivated by the magic of the new attraction. They shared their love for the experience and their belief that it would continue to bring joy to visitors for years to come.

As for Tamron Hall, viewers can catch all-new episodes of her show starting in September when season seven premieres. For more information on where and when to watch, visit TamronHallShow.com.

It’s worth noting that The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Walt Disney Animation Studios and this ABC station, highlighting the close relationship between the interview and Disney itself.