Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <I agree. But why isn't it a problem on Storyland?> It is a problem there too... I've had some weird, and truly lousy hosts and hostesses on Storybookland.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>There were plans for automation on the Jungle, from what I've been told. I don't necessarily believe it, but hey...<< of course, you know, I was being sarcastic. I'm sure that proposal would be highly involved since we aren't just talking about boats moving along in a flume.
Originally Posted By Bellella Okay. Back to the topic, there's no chance of the Tiki Room over here in D-land being drastically altered with characters the way yours was before they changed it back, is there? Because that can NOT happen. I've seen videos of the Under New Management show, and all I can say is, I'm happy for you guys that it's gone. The original Tiki Room in D-land must be kept and preserved.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>I agree. But why isn't it a problem on Storyland?<< I have my own theory on that. It's the Orlando/Anaheim thing. There are a LOT more actors/actresses looking for work in SoCal, so there's a larger pool of people who can handle a script. I've heard great live spiels on both coasts, but far more consistently in California.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <There are a LOT more actors/actresses looking for work in SoCal, so there's a larger pool of people who can handle a script.> Maybe 20-25 years ago, when Disneyland was considered a 'creme de la creme" place to work. But my guess is that today you don't get the same percentage of actors -- people actually pursuing a career as an actor -- working ride ops. The good actors get hired in as well...singers and performers.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 The reality for the Land Boat ride before it went to an automated spiel was a new CM was asked if they would be comfortable learning a 25 page spiel. It they said yes they were trained at the boats. No need to do that anymore. Can you count and can you push buttons? Great, your hired!
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>I have my own theory on that. It's the Orlando/Anaheim thing. There are a LOT more actors/actresses looking for work in SoCal, so there's a larger pool of people who can handle a script. I've heard great live spiels on both coasts, but far more consistently in California.<< That's what I was getting at Doug
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad Once again I seem to be opposite of popular opinion. We sat through the new Tiki show and none of my family of 4 were impressed. We found it terribly boring. Yes it would be a great show if you laid on cots rather than sat on benches. while the sound was good there really wasn't much to look at and there was little to make us laugh. At times it was confusing which bird was singing and there didn't seem to be a purpose to the show. I was so looking forward to the new show after hearing everyone on LP reminisce about it but it won't be on our must do list.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Believe me, CarolinaDisneyDad, duckling, you're not alone in your assessment of the Tiki Room. My sisters and I have never been impressed with it. We're longing for a whole new experience that's better.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad First time seeing the new show yes. we always saw the under new management show and we never disliked it.
