Originally Posted By Yookeroo "If the vast majority of people thought like you ... then both of those attractions would be gone ... or songs replaced. But this is where the word - 'Minority' comes in!" You think that most Disneyland guests visit the Tiki Room? And that all of them like that song? Really interesting assumptions there. You should remember that after the Norway movie in Epcot, there's probably not a Disney attraction that has more people walking out of than the Tiki Room. "The other four were popular songs that the audience in 1963 would've known. Most definitely including 'Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing'." I would've bet money that that song was original with Disney. Live and learn. I like the linked version a thousand times better. The Disney version is so cloying.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>may I insert tags - Joke, Conversation<< While you're at it, throw in Misread, Misunderstood. ;-) ksargen was referring to the Main Street "east side alley" rumor mentioned in post 13. Said project, according to Al Lutz, is most definitely in the works.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>The Disney version is so cloying.<< Dissing the Birdmobile? Really? You'd better carry an extra-thick, washable umbrella when you walk outside from now on!
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "You'd better carry an extra-thick, washable umbrella when you walk outside from now on!" Birds named Fifi, Gigi, Collette, Josephine, Mimi and Susette are way too frou-frou to actually defecate. That would be unseemly. I'm safe.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>While you're at it, throw in Misread, Misunderstood. ;-)<< LOL :O) *tags: Joke, Conversation, Misread, Misunderstood
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Birds named Fifi, Gigi, Collette, Josephine, Mimi and Susette are way too frou-frou to actually defecate.<< Indeed they are, but there are literally billions of boy birds who are VERY enthusiastic fans.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 And don't forget about Rosita! We don't know where she actually is, but she might just be ready to poop on anyone nearby.
Originally Posted By hbquikcomjamesl >>Birds named Fifi, Gigi, Collette, Josephine, Mimi and Susette are way too frou-frou to actually defecate.<< >Indeed they are, but there are literally billions of boy birds who are VERY enthusiastic fans. Hmm. Visions of a certain scene in "High Anxiety" (the one spoofing "The Birds") come to mind.
Originally Posted By Bellella That is SO NOT FUNNY!!!! I almost had a thrombo. They can't and mustn't ever do this. Everyone seems to hate the Under New Management BS that used to be in Florida, and the D-land show is popular as is. Let's hope they can always take a hint.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>I would've bet money that that song was original with Disney.<< My word. "Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing" has been around since 1932. Here's a 1934 recording from England (where it was written): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVme82oYH-g" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...e82oYH-g</a> 1934 was also the year than an animated "sing-a-long" version was done by Max Fleischer. Betty Boop sang it in 1933 in Betty Boop's Halloween Party (at 3:18): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-ch7nft7zo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...h7nft7zo</a> You can probably blame Wally Boag for its inclusion in the Enchanted Tiki Room. It's exactly the kind of go-to song that he would have known from his year's in vaudeville and performing in England. How could you do a show about birds without it? >>...there's probably not a Disney attraction that has more people walking out of than the Tiki Room.<< I've heard this one before. And as many times as I have been to the Tiki Room (and that's a lot!), I have NEVER seen anyone walk out since they tightened up the show and removed the Barcarolle. Never.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "My word. 'Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing' has been around since 1932." That's well before my time. "I've heard this one before. And as many times as I have been to the Tiki Room (and that's a lot!), I have NEVER seen anyone walk out since they tightened up the show and removed the Barcarolle. Never." I have. More often than not I think.
Originally Posted By Manfried Had "Under New Management" actually had been an entertaining show, no one would be complaining. It was such a lousy show that no one wants Disney to change it ever again. Well, that is very sad. I wish they would do something new and fun, but sadly I don't think Disney has the kinds of talent to develop an entertaining show like that any more.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>but sadly I don't think Disney has the kinds of talent to develop an entertaining show like that any more.<< No need for changes that are "hip and edgy" and "RELEVANT to today's youth" ... right?! ;-)
Originally Posted By oc_dean For the lambasting against characterizing Louie Armstrong, Bing Crosby, and Maurice Chevalier ... you don't have to know who those people are to enjoy the show. You can use the imagination to depict those birds as having unique voices ... that set them apart from us normal, boring voices. And there is a reason those talents are still regarded as classics. Can we say Miley Cirus, Justin Bieber, or Lady Gaga .. are in the same unique category ... as voices such as Armstrong, Crosby, or Chavilier? To me ... too often ... modern singers ... go for a more monotone, flat/sharp tone in the pitch of their voices ... while more of those from the past ... have a vibrato. Done sweetly .... adds a feeling of warmth .... as Pierre, Fritz, and José do so well in their respective parts.
Originally Posted By oc_dean ^^^^ Just for a laugh ... this why the only Christmas CDs you'll find in my collection are the greats that predate 1970 - With the Carpenters, Michael Bublé, and Harry Connick Jr. as my only more "modern" collection. The rest suck to high heaven! :O) Including the intro and exit pieces for Disneyland's fireworks shows! I might as well take my fingers to a chalk board!
Originally Posted By Bellella How about the show at D-land is perfect AS IS, even without the Barcarolle?
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin When I thought that this was serious I was not immediately horrified. I would be all right with some change. The Iago/Zazu change was horrid though. I think that it could be done well, with unique new songs. I have never seen anyone walk out of DL's Tiki Room.
Originally Posted By MissCandice I have seen DlandDug eat a churro but I too, have never seen anyone leave the Tiki Room.
Originally Posted By HRM LOL Luv the Betty Boop Sing-a-Long a whole new generation won't get tweet, tweet tweet, tweet tweet... they'll probably pull out their cell phns and, a-hem, tweet. ;-)
