Originally Posted By Bellella Ladies and gentlemen, there is hardly a Disneyland attraction without Disney characters being added in. The latest is It's A Small World. Now, I haven't been to D-land since August '08. Please tell me, did Disney characters get added in to the Enchanted Tiki Room? They were added in to the Disney World version. I'm desperate to know. I love the Tiki Room just the way it is. It's the only place in D-land where I can really relax. Every time I've been there, the Room has been filled. I don't see how any changes like that were necessary. (For that matter, neither the ones in Small World). Please write to this post and tell me about the Tiki Room.
Originally Posted By SuperDry Nothing has been done to DL's Tiki Room, but you might be disappointed to know that Tokyo Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room has been invaded by none other than Stitch. From the official website: "The Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland will be renewed, with Stitch blundering into the enchanting show of Hawaiian birds. Find out what happens as the show reaches an exciting climax joined by the tiki gods and the Guests!" <a href="http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdl/english/7land/adventure/atrc_tiki.html" target="_blank">http://www.tokyodisneyresort.c...iki.html</a>
Originally Posted By oc_dean Under the leadership of the prophet Matt Oimet ..... Enchanted Tiki Room was pretty much gutted .. and RENEWED like never before to it's original 1963 luster .. in time for the 50th Anniversary. My feeling ... DL's original show will stick around for a while. Why? So much money and effort went into what was a massive restoration .. that they will not allocate funds to (ruin) change it.
Originally Posted By dllovinrn My family & I just got back from DL yesterday, and the Tiki Room is unchanged as far as I can tell. Small World was great, even with the add-in of the Disney characters. I think it was done very unobtrusively, and blended well with the style of the attraction. That being said, I REALLY, REALLY hope the powers-that-be will leave our beloved Tiki Room alone!!
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Actually they will be refurbing it and will be adding the crows from Dumbo and the vultures from The Jungle Book...
Originally Posted By DlandDug DL's "refreshed" Tiki Room is still quite popular, so I do not forsee any changes in the near future. There were a few changes in the recent past, though. The Barcarolle (dancing waters) number was cut long ago. Drumming has been added to the patio. You will also spot some new baskets of flowers around-- they hold a more sophisticated array of speakers. And the original chairs have been replaced by some nice padded benches with low cane backs. No Disney characters... yet.
Originally Posted By oc_dean The changes go as follow: 1995: the amazing sound system overhaul!! 1997: Is when I believe the "Offenbach" piece was removed. And the whistling chorus of ""Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing" was cut. (To this day, remains cut) 2005: The AMAZING restoration to all physical elements - including new seats.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Someone please update the Wikipedia page! The new sound system upgrade in 1995 was an important milestone. The difference from the previous sound system .. to the new in '95 was like NIGHT and DAY !!!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The Tiki Room is boring. There, I said it. I do remember enjoying it a lot... 40 years ago. I get that it is now historically important and should stay the way it is. But let me invoke Walt's name here and say that he probably would have ripped it out long ago, before it got stale. Which is my way of saying I don't think "Under New Management" is nearly as bad as purists make it out to be.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmmm, I still love the Tiki Room and my kids do too. I hate UNder New Management. Would I mind if the Tiki room were updated? Nope, as long as it is the style of the original, and not hip and edgy or full of toons.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I don't hate Under New Management. I'd rather have it, plus the original at DL, than two of the same shows.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I love the "original" but wouldn't object to seeing Stitch. Besides, he did a wonderful rendition of the song for me at Innoventions...
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "And the whistling chorus of ""Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing" was cut. (To this day, remains cut)" Really? I could have sworn that it was there the last time I went to the Tiki Room. I could have that confused with listening to it on my iPod, but I remember getting funny looks from the people I was with for being able to whistle along with it, even though there is the tempo change. Maybe I just remember them giving me funny looks for actually singing along when we're instructed to (they were trying to be too cool)...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Maybe I just remember them giving me funny looks for actually singing along when we're instructed to>> ...or maybe they were annoyed, in the same way some people find it disruptive when guests recite the ghost host spiel in the HM's stretching room.
Originally Posted By oc_dean All of today's cynicism put aside .... the original show is charming, sweet ..... MILLIONS of people "get" the charm of the original "1963" show. And those who don't - Don't ruin it for those who do. Oops - too late! 'it's a world of Disney toons'
Originally Posted By utahjosh <...or maybe they were annoyed, in the same way some people find it disruptive when guests recite the ghost host spiel in the HM's stretching room.> They are two different things. One interrupts the show, and the other is part of the show.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>"And the whistling chorus of ""Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing" was cut. (To this day, remains cut)" Really? I could have sworn that it was there the last time I went to the Tiki Room. << You're hallucinating. The birds whistled to one complete chorus to "Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing" - Cut from the show in 1997.
