Bayou Country was originally named
Indian Village. From 1956–1971, this section of
Frontierland was a showcase of
Native American culture, including the arts and architecture of several regions, a multi tribal dance show, and the Indian War Canoes. The new four-acre land, which cost $8 million to build, was Disneyland's first major expansion since the 1969 opening of
The Haunted Mansion in the adjacent
New Orleans Square. Located in the northwest quadrant of the park, Bear Country was themed to the forests of the
Pacific Northwest. the Mile Long Bar refreshment center, Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade, and
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes. Critter Country was inspired by a quote from
Disney's 1946 film
Song of the South, which Splash Mountain was based on: "Where the folks are closer to the critters and the critters are closer to the folks." Splash Mountain closed on May 31, 2023. On November 15, 2024, Critter Country was renamed Bayou Country to coincide with the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Bayou Country is small in comparison to Disneyland's other lands. The area features a pathway that wraps around the footprint of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, starting near The Haunted Mansion and ending at the Louis' Critter Club and Pooh Corner shops. In addition, there is another pathway alongside Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree that leads to
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. ==Attractions and entertainment==