Originally Posted By jdub The 2009 edition of the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland lists the attraction under the new name. Did I miss the big announcement on LP? Or is this just another one of the mistakes this book makes?
Originally Posted By jdub Thanks for clearing that up! It would've been a disappoint to get all the way there expecting one thing, and then--. Even though I wasn't all that impressed (understatement) by the "Under New Management" show as I saw it on YouTube.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I miss the original Tiki room Iago is funny but... count your blessings!!
Originally Posted By SafariRob I haven't seen "Under New Management" but I listened to the audio a couple years ago. Kind of annoying. If they want to freshen up the show they should just give it a makeover. Keep the script identical but maybe re-record or re-mix some of the songs. Use updated instruments and/or musical variations. Update the animatronics: same characters but newer technology. Keep the original voices. Update the sound system and maybe even introduce a few new subtle effects: mist, fiber optics, etc. That's all kind of off subject, isn't it? Sorry.
Originally Posted By jdub SafariRob, I agree completely! It can be freshened up in a lot of ways, all very clean & subtle! MomluvsDisney: According to Dlandug, the author of The Unofficial Guide was in error; Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room has not switched over.
Originally Posted By DlandDug The Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland was freshened a few years ago. The Barcarolle number was removed, along with the introductory comments. (That's the "dancing waters" instrumental number.) Other than that, it's largely the same show at Disneyland. New speakers were installed, and the seating was changed. There is also some new music and drums out in the patio. BUT... it is still the Tiki Room we all know and love.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney OK. Whew. I have not been to DLR since 2005 and wanted to amke sure it was still the same for my first trip with my DD. On a side note, are people not finding The 2009 edition of the Unofficial Guide to Disneyland any good?
Originally Posted By jdub I buy the new edition almost every year--I find it an entertaining read, and I certainly prefer it to the slavish, under-reporting "Official" guides. Is it 100% accurate? NOPE. When reporting something new, he is making PREDICTIONS as to popularity, wait times, etc. Also, as in other guides, the stated appeal toward certain age groups doesn't necessarily apply well to YOUR party, at all. But for entertainment, and useful information overall? I like to have one with me for each trip.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney cool..I enjoed the 2007 edition and was looking forward to using and enjoying the newest edition.
Originally Posted By SafariRob "The Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland was freshened a few years ago...it's largely the same show at Disneyland. New speakers were installed, and the seating was changed. There is also some new music and drums out in the patio." DlandDug, Did they update the seating configuration or just the seats themselves?
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Did they update the seating configuration or just the seats themselves?<< Just the seats. They took out the individual chairs and replaced them with long, padded bench seats with low backs. The configuration is exactly the same. The same bench seats were left along the walls, as well.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Having witness the cult like attituded at Disneyland concerning the Tiki Room, I wouldn't want to be the one to inform anyone in the area that it changed.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA What are you tryin' to say, man... You tryin' to bag on my Tiki Birds?? Huh?? Don't even try to change it. I can't believe they took out that one part with the music and the fountains and if anybody gets up and leaves during the show they're total jerks!! TIKI ROOM ROCKS! KEEP THE ONLY REAL TIKI ROOM! WALT'S FAVORITE!!!
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Why doesn't the Unofficial Guide, or any guide for that matter--you should see all the mistakes in the Econoguide--just ask any LPer to fact check for them? Don't they care if their product is accurate? They aren't top notch reporters, are they?
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Well, considering the cult-like status for this attraction, I knew that had to be a mistake in the book because I wouldve heard about it weeks ago on CNN with all the deaths and vandalism that would've happened in the protests over it ;D. I saw the Under New Management version before at WDW. I didnt really care for it that much, but at least it liven up the show lol. I was never a big Tiki room fan. I would go if someone wanted to see it or if I had extra time, but that's it. I even fell asleep on it once at TDL lol.
Originally Posted By mamamonkey It's my DH's favorite place to sleep while my son and I enjoy it. He even fell asleep while holding the big dill pickle.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Oh my..... you really should tell him to put that thing away and keep it zipped up while in public!!!
