Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10042520.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Latest Tiki Room / Tropical Serenade Official Info</b></a> <p><font size="2">From a Disney World Fall 2011 press release...</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="arial, sans-serif"><i>The Sunshine Pavilion, featuring a show variously known as “Tropical Serenade” and “The Enchanted Tiki Birds,” debuted on Oct. 1, 1971, in Magic Kingdom. In 1998, following substantial refurbishment, it re-launched as The Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management, with two famous Disney birds – Iago from <span>Aladdin</span> and Zazu from <span>The Lion King</span> – taking control and trying to spruce up the show.<br /><br />The “new management” has been let go and the future of the Adventureland landmark is in the wings and wit of Jos<span>é</span>, Fritz, Michael and Pierre – four crooning parrot hosts who ushered in sophisticated Audio-Animatronics technology at California’s Disneyland in 1963 at The Enchanted Tiki Room. <br /><br />In time for fall 2011 vacations, The Enchanted Tiki Room (as the Magic Kingdom attraction now will be called) is being prepared to reflect the show at Disneyland that represents a milestone in Disney theme park entertainment. While Walt Disney’s creative team previously had produced movable figures, none had the sophistication of the bird-brained cast of the Tiki Room. Jos<span>é</span>, Fritz, Michael and Pierre produce movements when solenoid coils hidden inside receive signals recorded onto magnetic tape and are regarded as the first “true” Audio-Animatronics figures.<br /><br />They introduce a musical presentation by more than 200 birds, flowers and tikis. Even the audience gets into the act, joining in during the musical ditty “Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing.” <br /><br />The Enchanted Tiki Room (tentatively slated for opening in August 2011) has shows throughout Magic Kingdom operating hours.</i></font></p>
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Wouldn't it be cool if WDW expanded the queue and included a version of the Tiki rock garden that Disneyland has?
Originally Posted By leobloom I've asked this before and never gotten an answer. Why did they rename the show "Tropical Serenade" when it opened instead of "The Enchanted Tiki Room"? Moreover, is that the only attraction that is at DL and WDW that has had two different names?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I've wondered the same thing Leobloom. I'm also curious to know why the two new Mermaid rides have different names since they are both supposed to be the same.
Originally Posted By leobloom I realize the Buzz Lightyear ride has different names at MK and DL. Maybe it's a move to try to underscore the difference between the parks -- though not sure why they would've wanted to do this in the early 70s.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I've asked this before and never gotten an answer. Why did they rename the show "Tropical Serenade" when it opened instead of "The Enchanted Tiki Room"? << It's all a diabolical plot by TWDC to drive you insane Leo.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <<Even the audience gets into the act, joining in during the musical ditty “Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing.” >> Always brings a smile to my face.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>I realize the Buzz Lightyear ride has different names at MK and DL.<< This one, I know. The name Space Ranger Spin was not used in Disneyland because there was concern that it was too similar to the name "Car Toon Spin," an existing attraction in Toontown. So in Disneyland the attraction is Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Now, about that Orbitron/Astro Orbitor...
Originally Posted By juicer "I've asked this before and never gotten an answer. Why did they rename the show "Tropical Serenade" when it opened instead of "The Enchanted Tiki Room"? Moreover, is that the only attraction that is at DL and WDW that has had two different names?" I have always wondered that too - Why "Tropical Serenade"?
Originally Posted By leobloom >> The name Space Ranger Spin was not used in Disneyland because there was concern that it was too similar to the name "Car Toon Spin," an existing attraction in Toontown. So in Disneyland the attraction is Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. << That makes sense.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> It's all a diabolical plot by TWDC to drive you insane Leo. << I lose sleep at night sweating through my Peter Pan sheets and clutching my Tinker Bell plush because I don't have the answer.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <I lose sleep at night sweating through my Peter Pan sheets and clutching my Tinker Bell plush because I don't have the answer.> It's like I have a twin!
Originally Posted By leobloom Maybe WED/WDI thought "Tropical Serenade" would have more resonance in Florida, which is considered tropical or subtropical? And the Tiki Room would suggest Polynesia which is a more Pacific culture? Not that that makes much sense -- the Jungle Cruise isn't specifically Florida tropical, and Adventureland could certainly be said to include Polynesian influences.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> It's like I have a twin! << I always knew I got good vibes from you Jim.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I've asked this before and never gotten an answer. Why did they rename the show "Tropical Serenade" when it opened instead of "The Enchanted Tiki Room"? Moreover, is that the only attraction that is at DL and WDW that has had two different names?<<< People didn't know what it was, so they adverted with the name.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>>Bring back the barker bird, too, please.<<<< With Wally Boag just passing away, it would be a very nice tribute.
Originally Posted By Manfried I said it before and I'll say it again. Is imagination dead at WDI? They can't imagine a new and better show other than bringing back the original show?
