Originally Posted By ni_teach This one is an easy answer and one of the secretes of Disneyland success….. VARIETY By having a mixture of attractions from thrill rides to show rides people have more choices and options than any other type of amusement parks.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I'm another one who loves IASW and the Tiki Room... they're both 'must-do' attractions for me during every visit With ALL the years I've been going to Disneyland, I never actually visited the Tiki Room until I was an adult, so it's a different kind of appreciation (I still get goofy in there... who can sit still during the Hawaiian War Chant?? *L*). But... IASW... when I ride it now, it takes me back to being six years old again - a wonderful happy place. And the Tahitian "chicky-chicky dancers" (my term - copyrighted ;-) taught me the very best dance to do in the Tiki Room - hands down. I practice in IASW and perfect it in Adventureland! (Much to Mr. Alice's chagrin AND laughter) Hee hee hee hee...
Originally Posted By kari12177 Me and my family went on the holiday IASW in Jan and got stuck under the speaker for an hour! They wouldn't let anybody get off. Everytime we hear deck the halls, it reminds us of that moment. And, I have never been on the ride without it breaking down on me, I think i'm a jinx when I ride it, so I'll never go on it again!
Originally Posted By ophellia to me a sad thing about the Go-Coaster is that I believe few people recall the show she came from...you hear folks in line asking 'who's Gadget?'...I like IASW but The Enchanted Tiki Room is my favorite and I ALWAYS go there at least once while at the Park...I had the best ride on Gadget when MinnieMouse rode with me!
Originally Posted By ABBY <<I'm another one who loves IASW and the Tiki Room... they're both 'must-do' attractions for me during every visit>> Me too!! I'd be distraught if they took out either of those attractions!
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<to me a sad thing about the Go-Coaster is that I believe few people recall the show she came from...you hear folks in line asking 'who's Gadget?<< I jhave wondered this myself. Is that cartoon series even shown anywhere? I don't think its even on ToonDisney.
Originally Posted By kari12177 The chip & dale rescue rangers show is on in the mornings on toon disney, we have satelite though and 3 disney channels.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo >>you hear folks in line asking 'who's Gadget?>> That would be me. I have no idea who that character is. Not exactly classic Disney.
Originally Posted By Dznygrl She was pretty well-known to kids (myself included) at the time Toontown first opened. The Disney Afternoon television lineup was very popular in the early 90s. I guess at the time they weren't thinking about her staying power, or maybe they assumed the attraction would actually change with the times. ;P
Originally Posted By crazycroc There's no need to change this timeless classic. Everyone knows who Inspector Gadget is.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Here is this thread, why couldn't I find it 10 minutes ago!!! I have posted something on this topic over in WDW General.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Now I like the tiki room and everything but I wonder why they haven't pulled it and made something different." I've wondered the same thing for years, but I've found that, in this forum at least, I'm in the minority.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL >>you hear folks in line asking 'who's Gadget?>> I think this is the reason they went with the "Goofy's Barnstormers" change when it was added to WDW's ToonTownFair. Everyone knows the Goof. >>>There's no need to change this timeless classic. Everyone knows who Inspector Gadget is.<<< It is hardly a classic. And once again, it is definately Gadget, the girl inventor mouse from "Chip & Dales Rescue Rangers" not Inspector Gadget. But hey, keep on thinking what you want if it makes you happy.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL >>>"Now I like the tiki room and everything but I wonder why they haven't pulled it and made something different." I've wondered the same thing for years, but I've found that, in this forum at least, I'm in the minority.<<< I think this is two fold. One is the footprint of the Tiki Room is fairly small. And second, I'd really rather see the Tiki's stay instead of the stupid/CHEAP Aladdin Carpets spinner they stuck in WDW.
Originally Posted By Grumpy Pete I think I can tell you why the Tiki Room is still there. It's fun. When it was new and I was a kid, It was fun. As I got older, it was still fun. My youngest is now 20 and yep,it is still fun. The Tiki Room is on my list of must do's when I go to DL. I've never gotten tired of it all these years.
Originally Posted By NJ AP The Tiki room is also air conditioned!!! I agree with the thought the original poster stated ... (I'll paraphrase) are there rides that have passed their peak and should be replaced with something new? Innoventions would fall in this category for me.
Originally Posted By crazycroc It is a classic for me. I would openly weep in public were they to remove it. Different strokes for different folks.
Originally Posted By Mr X >>I'm 35 and it's the best coaster I've ever been on.<< lmao. you're too funny, bro. but hey, if you like it...cool. I ride it with my 3 year old, and she really likes it. It's just a lame kiddie coaster to me though. >>The massive wait is a testament to it's greatness.<< LMAO even more! The long wait is because it loads really slowly, and lots of parents are looking for something to do WITH THEIR TODDLERS. lol.
Originally Posted By crazycroc I always thought Gadget's Go-Coaster was a family ride... Your 3-year old has impeccable taste. I hope she doesn't forget the MAGIC of the Go-Coaster as she gets older. You guys must be entering the age of not believing!!! I hope against hope that you can find your inner child and bow down to the triumphant majesty of the Go-Coaster. Hands down, the BEST roller coaster in the world!
