So that was one of the tenets that we were looking at in our storytelling.
That was the thought process as we were looking at telling the next chapter [of her] story.
Its really a challenge for us to stay at the cutting edge.
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And its not just one area of the organization.
Its every area of the organization moving together with the goal of making Walt really proud of us.
Because if he was here, thats exactly what he would be doing.
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Have you gotten to test the ride at Magic Kingdom?
Carter: I had the opportunity last week.
I had to do some rides with my media producer as well as my audio designer.
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Was it what you expected?
Carter: Yes, it is coming together, it is really coming together.
Theres so many beautiful things that are happening.
So I was really pleased.
I was really pleased with what were seeing.
What does it means to you to bring [Princess Tiana] to the park?
The Chase family embodies that.
And so that really influenced us as we were designing for the attraction as well.
It seems like youve taken so much care to ground it in New Orleans.
Is that story that you really wanted people to have a sense of the real place?
Even though they havent been to New Orleans.
So were hoping that they book a trip.
So the rhythm and the cadence of the city youre already exposed to before you leave the airport.
When you marry someplace that is that special with a fantastical story, its a wonderful, beautiful blend.
Tianas Bayou Adventure is opening soon at Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom and in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.
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