Starbuc71 162 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 We were at the MK a few weekends ago and for the first time decided to go to the tiki room. I will apologize ahead of time for my comments but this attraction was terrible. I Know it's a classic like COP but I can't even see it being cool in the 60's and 70's. The only thing I can say about it is that is has to be a good place to cool off in the summer and I guess it has a catchy tune that sticks in your head. I can't imagine how must dust must be on that stone age animatronic stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 You said it. It's a classic. We see the show every once in a while. And yes it's usually very hot. Besides my DD likes it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I loved it as a kid, and Z loves it now. Brings back memories for me. But I also like COP. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 It is pretty corny, but think about it, when this was developed, Hawaii had not been a state for very long, and it was probably super cool back then :) disneygeek87 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 We loved the original show from the 70's and 80's, and early 90's. We were very dissappointed when they changed it in 98 with Iago and Zazu. We haven't been back to the parks since it's reverted to it's close to original format. It was one of my favorite shows, but nothing beats Country Bears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 A picture is worth a thousand words: The Tiki Room is awesome. And it has to stay. End of discussion. TCD djsamuel, wendinator, Avatab.... Steve and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yes I Knew There Was Another Country Bear Fan Out There!! I Am A Sucker For The Classics. Gotta Like The Tiki Birds It Is My Ring Tone After All. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I can never stay awake in any of the shows. I only go in them if DH wants to and promises to wake me up at the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 The Tiki Room and Country Bears are two of my favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Roberts 17 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I love the Tiki birds. The Bears on the other hand need to become the country Bear Rugs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I well, I knew I would catch slack for my opinions and due to my negativity. I do believe what makes Disney magical is the nostalgic things. If you wanted more thrill then you would be at universal instead of Disney. I love COP. It's somethingwalt was proud of and actually I'm surprised the Disney GM's of today's world still have it. As far as the tiki room, I understand the importance of it also and it was an animatronics marvel for is time. I guess I just didn't like it. Plain and simple. Too bad nostalgic couldn't have been more important at the fort or we would still have the railroad as Walt wanted it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Am I the only one who opened this thread hearing in their head...In the tiki tiki tiki roomOver and over and over again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Classact....Mike 17 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Love the Tiki Room! Love the Country Bear Jamboree. Classic. Awesome. Some of my best memories as a kid. -M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Am I the only one who opened this thread hearing in their head...In the tiki tiki tiki roomOver and over and over again I can safely say you weren't alone. Darn there it goes again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Am I the only one who opened this thread hearing in their head...In the tiki tiki tiki roomOver and over and over again Same here :D I think the Tiki Room is one of those things that if you had seen it as a child, then your perception of it is always, at least partiallly, colored by your memories from then. Just like the COP, I try to see the Tiki Room once in awhile and I am always transported back to when I first saw it as a 5 or 6 year old and it was amazing and wonderful! It is always a pleasant memory for me and I leave with an innocent smile :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 We hadn't visited the Tiki Room in 25 years or so ago, so on our last trip we saw it. I'm good for another 25 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Same here :D I think the Tiki Room is one of those things that if you had seen it as a child, then your perception of it is always, at least partiallly, colored by your memories from then. Just like the COP, I try to see the Tiki Room once in awhile and I am always transported back to when I first saw it as a 5 or 6 year old and it was amazing and wonderful! It is always a pleasant memory for me and I leave with an innocent smile :DYes, this! I actually had a real talking bird as a pet because of the Tiki Room! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geoffdaddy 33 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm clearly in the minority here, but I though the "under new management" show with Lago and Zazu was actually much much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geoffdaddy 33 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Love the Tiki Room! Love the Country Bear Jamboree. Classic. Awesome. Some of my best memories as a kid. -MI love Country Bear Jamboree too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I love Country Bear Jamboree too.Me too.Again probably the nostalgia factor. I can still remember watching it on my first trip to WDW with my grandparents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I love Tiki room and the Country Bears too...for no other reason than pure nostalgia! Grew up watching them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I well, I knew I would catch slack for my opinions and due to my negativity. I do believe what makes Disney magical is the nostalgic things. If you wanted more thrill then you would be at universal instead of Disney. I love COP. It's somethingwalt was proud of and actually I'm surprised the Disney GM's of today's world still have it. As far as the tiki room, I understand the importance of it also and it was an animatronics marvel for is time. I guess I just didn't like it. Plain and simple. Too bad nostalgic couldn't have been more important at the fort or we would still have the railroad as Walt wanted it Dave, you actually raised a valid point: this attraction, like many at WDW, has been neglected and could be much better than it is. In the past six months, I visited the Enchanted Tiki Room at the MK more than I had in all of my previous visits to WDW. That's because one of my daughters was working there. Even though a lot of folks on this thread say they like it, the fact of the matter is that very few guests take the time to visit. In December, we had the opportunity to visit the Disneyland version of the attraction. Disneyland's version is far superior. The audio and lighting in the attraction is state of the art, and everything is clean and functions properly. Disneyland still has the inside fountain, which was removed from the MK version when the "Under New Management" version was introduced. That fountain adds a lot to the show. Also, the Disneyland pre-show area features a bunch of animatronic Tiki gods, while the MK version has two talking birds with a painfully boring routine. And, to top that, the Disneyland Dole Whip stand is right out front of this attraction, and guests are encouraged to buy a Dole Whip float to bring in to the show. But, despite its flaws, the TCD gang loves the Enchanted Tiki Room. Check out Twin #1's shirt in this photo with a bunch of her DCP friends (she's third from the left) : The Enchanted Tiki Room is one of only 14 attractions at WDW that remain from the opening day of the Magic Kingdom. The Tiki Birds need to stay. TCD Avatab.... Steve and Travisma 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 What are the other 13 remaining attractions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 What are the other 13 remaining attractions? Take a stab at it. You'd be surprised by some of the things that are not original attractions. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I can think of these Space MountainCOPWEDWAY People MoverCountry BearsSmall WorldRacetrackTree HouseJungle CruiseOrbiterTrainHall of PresidentsHaunted MansionTom Sawyers IslandPaddleWheel BoatPiratesPeter PanDumbo maybe I'm wrong on some of them being there on opening day.... Is the shooting gallery still there by Country Bears? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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