Originally Posted By Disney Luver 2005 omg, i just remembered how terrible that show was...i havta be honest i walked out while the show was still on- never in m y life have ive seen such a ridiculous, annoying and totally disrespectful attraction so rudely presented under the disney logo name- walt diseny's rolling in his grave- im sorry but that show was terrible- i started to cry (in a bad way) it was that bad- thank THANK GOD disneyland's is still great! geez who feels the same? o and lol dont hate me- i just thought the show was extremely bad
Originally Posted By vbdad55 It is differnt than the original which I prefer today, but I also remember when Under New management first came into being, I really liked it as I felt the original show needed a tweak. The building was empty fo a few years as no one as going...now i think most people ( myself included ) have had enough and wouldlike the original back..but that's not how it works. I also think the reason it doesn't work as well now is because we are 10 years removed from Lion King ( Zazu) and Aladdin ( Iago) -- and they don't seem as relevant to the show any more....as well as Gloria Estefan's song now seems like too many years ago. That's the trouble with trying to make something current / hip -- it soon is not any more.
Originally Posted By Chelledun I just watched the new one for the first time...to be honest I thought it was kind of cute!!! Anyone else?
Originally Posted By Labuda I've seen the new one a couple of times now - It's not great, but a nice way to spend some time at WDW as long as you can semi-block out Gilbert Gottfried's voice.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> to be honest I thought it was kind of cute!!! << It's a good show. It's not the original, but then what can be? And it did revive what was a dying venue. Anyone who is embarrassed by a show like this is trying too hard to hold onto some image of what the original was like.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo I didn't really enjoy it either. I just found Zazu and Iago out of place. I know Iago is suppose to be funny, but it just came across as annoying. And the rest of the birds have that amazing animatronic too real look. Zazu and Iago are way misproportioned. It takes away from the feel of the show. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href="http://www.newlineagefilms.com" target="_blank">http://www.newlineagefilms.com</a>
Originally Posted By Roger55 Isn't shouting READ in the topic reserved to very IMPORTANT INFORMATION that the majority of the people should read? I don't think it should be used just to draw attention to just any old subject. ESPECIALLY when it is just stating an OPINION one has about something. Just part of posting netiquette, like the ALL CAPS SHOUTING!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost The new show is bad on a multitude of levels. The old Tiki Room had it's purpose and its faithful audience. The new one is loud, scary for small kids and totally not entertaining. I so miss the old Room. When I went to Disneyland last October I must have seen the show at least 6 times. It was corny and wonderful. Parents loved to bring their children to see it and have fond memories of it when they were kids. When they go to the "new" one they leave upset. In one case, that I witnessed, absolutely angry that such a wonderful, relaxing show was ruined. I think the New show has a visit once type appeal but I cannot see myself going more than the one time. It will become like the old one, empty! That will happen much faster than the original. Disneyland played to packed houses every single time I went to it. People held hands and swayed back and forth singing along with the music. "Let's all sing like the birdies sing" still has a massive appeal to all ages that I could see. In other words, no you are not alone!
Originally Posted By tonyanton I don't think it's as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Is it the original? No. But I still find it entertaining. The two things I would change would be post #6's point of Iago and Zazu not being in proportion and the pre-show, which tries too hard. Otherwise, I'm happy that I can go to DL and WDW's MK in the same year and see two different shows.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Peronally, I like the "new" now somewhat not so new show. My kids actually love it though. Ages 10, 6, 4, 3, 18 mos. My younger two do grab at us when the Tiki Goddess comes out but they are far from scared. I am all for tradition, but Iago and Zazu are classic characters that my kids are familiar with even after all these years have past since Lion King and Aladdin. Honestly, I would like to see it changed yet again to something once again new. They didn't just change the content, they revamped all of the mechanics and moving parts too. Have you noticed that red feathers fall when Iago gets blasted? My daughter always looks for one and finds one or two after the show while the crowd is leaving.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I don't think the new show is terrible and I don't think it's great. I actually still find the original show really charming - I've only seen it a handful of times so I guess it hasn't become "stale" for me, I don't know if it will but I hope they don't change the Disneyland version. All in all though I didn't mind "Under New Management", I just think it could have been done a bit better. The kids loved it though.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Not a fan of the new show in Florida. I found it to be....a bit heavy handed. I'm not a big fan of 'let's poke fun at the original' -- hearing the 'Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room' song start up and then Iago shreiking for it to stop. It's a bit like poking fun at 'it's a small world' -- ha-ha-ha, everyone hates the song. [Not everyone hates the 'Tiki Room' song or 'it's a small world' it's the updated version of 'I hate my Mother-in-law' jokes on the Jungle Cruise. It's a cheap shot, and lacks creativity in my book.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Cheap shot... never thought of that, yeah maybe you have something there. Who designed the original? If Walt had anything to do with it, then I agree, maybe it should have been left alone.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy The DL Tiki Room was an original from Walt's time. As I recall he believed in it so much he personally helped it get funded. The original attraction was intended to be a sitdown restaurant with show. But the food component was removed late in the planning. I'm just happy that the Tiki Room still exists at WDW at all. And the refurb and "Under New Management" update are examples of money put INTO an attraction. Say all you want about how well-spent you personally feel the money was invested. Honestly, I see lots of people come out of the show not heading directly to Guest Relations to complain.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Have you noticed that red feathers fall when Iago gets blasted? << Yes I have. Well done. And I like the Small World music. Lots of people make lots of jokes. Even Richard Sherman has heard them and acknowledges them. Doesn't change the fact that it's good music.
Originally Posted By Labuda "The new one is loud, scary for small kids" And the loud crashing thunder and darkness during the storms in California doens't scare little ones at all, eh?
Originally Posted By Labuda ">> Have you noticed that red feathers fall when Iago gets blasted? << Yes I have. Well done." I've got one of them! Landed on or near me on my honeymoon.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I enjoy the new show. Sure its not the original. But hey they jazzed it up with some new music. I just saw this attraction two days ago and I thought it was fun. I have seen Tiki Room several times now. I think my biggest complaint it that it is too short. It needs to be a bit longer.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I suppose that the old show did have a "scare" element to it but not the same. The old show built up to it with the outside storm, etc. It didn't have that ugly red eyed creature popping up in the middle. That is what really puts it over the edge. I guess that the whole show isn't terrible but it needs to be, literally, toned down. It is way, way too loud. It actually hurts my ears. Many kids with or without developmental problems have a problem with loud noises. Probably because their ears are new and work better, when they want them too, then my old man ears. Perhaps all it needs is some minor tweaking. I still stand on my statement that, as is, it is not an enjoyable show for a lot of people, young or old.
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<I still stand on my statement that, as is, it is not an enjoyable show for a lot of people, young or old.>> Thank You. Up until I read your posts I actually liked the Tiki Room. But you've set me straight. I guess I don't really like it. My 3yo who wanted to go back in right away, is misguided also, because now we know every kid comes out screaming. I'll have to remember to sit down with him tonight and tell him that the Tiki Room is scary and no fun.
