Originally Posted By DlandDug >>What is the assumption here.... that you can't properly "experience" the Tiki Room without full knowlege of it's historical background or importance?<< No. Not at all. I am baffled as to why you would read that into what was said. The point is that it is not necessary to know the history and importance of the Tiki Room, that the vast majority of people enjoy it because it's a nice little show.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom It is a nice little show. But I have no idea why anyone would make a statement that a small minority of people full appreciate the history and importance of the Tiki Room. To me that comment is so irrelevant.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn The original-original Tiki Room was supposed to be a full-service restaraunt with the dancing/singing birds and plants above the guests (somewhat like today's Rainforest Cafe). It would have been interesting to see if they could have brought that concept to life in WDW, may as a toe-to-toe match with the Three Broomsticks at WWoHP. (duck & cover...)
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom WDW does seem to enjoy adding new mega restaurants and mega stores. Look at the new Fantasyland expansion.
Originally Posted By Scutr >>Only regular DL visitors can appreciate that.<< That's snobbish, offensive, and untrue. >> I especially hate the part where they ask everyone to sing along ("Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing"). It's so embarrassing...<< That much I agree with. It would suit me just fine if they cut that song out entirely. (and KEPT Offenbach)
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>But I have no idea why anyone would make a statement that a small minority of people full appreciate the history and importance of the Tiki Room. To me that comment is so irrelevant.<< It would be, if it had simply come out of nowhere. But it was in direct response to this statement in post #48: >>Remember, 102% of guests visiting WDW do not know the history and importance of the Tropical Serenade. Only regular DL visitors can appreciate that.<< My point in responding wasn't that you have to know all that stuff to appreciate the attraction. It was just the opposite-- that most people don't. They just appreciate the fact that it's a nice little show.
Originally Posted By HMButler79 ""That's snobbish, offensive, and untrue"" YES, NO, and NO. But most of us who remember Disney from sometime between 1923-1995 ARE Disney snobs. Especially West Coasters I knew what the Tiki Room WAS and it's history at the tender age of......NINE. Thank you original Disney Channel and WDW souvenier hardcover books.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn I concur that the DL park is and should always be the prime reference of Disney opulence and perfection. It's the streets that Walt walked.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "But most of us who remember Disney from sometime between 1923-1995 ARE Disney snobs." There does seem to be a group of Disney fans out there that act as though they are the authority not only on how Disney was but on what Disney should be. Some of them seem to have viewpoints that are tragically stuck in 1995, and their snobbishness is embarrassing. Disney never will be what it was during Walt's time or the period shortly after his death. It really is time for these folks to adjust or move on to another obsession.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>There does seem to be a group of Disney fans out there that act as though they are the authority not only on how Disney was but on what Disney should be.<< You mean the "Disnier Than Thou"...?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer "But most of us who remember Disney from sometime between 1923-1995 ARE Disney snobs." YES! I make the cut off by 3 years. YES!
Originally Posted By dshyates Capt. EO will be around just long enough to replace it with a nostalgic run of Honey, I Shrunk The Audience.
Originally Posted By Scutr >>""That's snobbish, offensive, and untrue"" YES, NO, and NO. << YES, YES, and YES, thank you. "Offensive" because, although I'm not a person who offends all that easily, I found it so. Therefore it is, at least offensive to one person - me. If it is not offensive to you that's fine I have no problem with it whatsoever. I was speaking for myself. "Untrue" because I've never been a regular DISNEYLAND visitor but I can appreciate it. Therefore it is an incorrect statement.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn I'm not stuck in 1995. I'm stuck in 1985... The best year of them all
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Capt. EO will be around just long enough to replace it with a nostalgic run of Honey, I Shrunk The Audience.<<< Does that thing even have it's fans?
Originally Posted By dshyates "Does that thing even have it's fans?" Probably as many as Tropical Serenade.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I liked Honey I Shrunk the Audience better than any of the theatrical Honey I...films
