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  1. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    Don't worry, Tikiman is still reading this. Anyway, I'm still eager to hear more about Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, personally. This lobby talk has branched off quite a bit. I think we can all sum up the topic as "we don't want the water feature to leave" but we're powerless and have to face the...
  2. kkocka

    Drone over DCA

    Pretty badass! I'm still amazed at the range those things can get. I think this is fantastic.
  3. kkocka

    Alice in Wonderland updates

    Those photos are reason enough for a time machine, am I right?
  4. kkocka

    Alice in Wonderland updates

    I'm not either - had to request deletion of my account because of the awful forum community. There's much more intelligent conversation and debate here (no joke). But you can always check the page updates on the homepage regardless of registration. :)
  5. kkocka

    Alice in Wonderland updates

    So are you just going to repost articles and photos from Dateline Disneyland/Micechat? :P
  6. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    You wouldn't have liked how the Disneyland Hotel looked mid-renovation then. I got married there as they were working on the Frontier Tower, but fortunately one of them had been completed. They took out the waterfalls and the path that took you under them, perfect for what would have been...
  7. kkocka

    Trader Sam's discussion

    Yeah I pointed that out w/the new art - looks like the same person shows up again, debunking the "child at bar" theory.
  8. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management (premier of the goddess Uh Oa!) ---> Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar (premier of the drink named after her) ---> Trader Sam's Grog Grotto (returns to relevance)
  9. kkocka

    Trader Sam's discussion

    Yeah, the above photo could definitely be Anywhere USA. I'd guess any hotel lobby of your choosing.
  10. kkocka

    Trader Sam's discussion

    Yeah you just beat me to it - I guess that's a neat factor considering WDW had the Under New Management show (which I think was awful in general, but approve the local tie-in). Also I'd like to point out the woman with an awful haircut makes an appearance again, so the original concept art was...
  11. kkocka

    Trader Sam's discussion

    I think we maybe jumped to conclusions about Grog Grotto and children. From what I understand it should be no different than Trader Sam's at the Disneyland Hotel - open until 2 nightly, likely with no children at the bar. @Bocabear makes some good points of concern regarding the bartenders -...
  12. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    By all means start one (just let us know where, in this thread) and I'll be there to discuss in depth.
  13. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    Yes. It looks like they recently ran out of their Krakatoa Punch mug and have resorted back to Tiki Farm's Kalifornia Ku. Point being that you have to be mindful if your intend is to get the official mug for the drink.
  14. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    You know you can just order the mugs standalone, right? :D Also the clear mug they use for the mai tai is a very generic mug created by Lancaster Colony. You can find them just about anywhere from the Polynesian Resort to your local Red Robin. Sam's will use a few mugs either as backups or as...
  15. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    Right. Aulani was designed specifically to not reflect the kitschy and campy tiki craze that swept America back in the 40's-60's. Aulani reflects traditional Hawaiian culture, with respect to the people and heritage. People often think that tiki = Hawaiian, but should remember that its mostly...
  16. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    The Tonga Room has a reputation of turning into a lame DJing club a times. They have a good drink selection but people are often advised to stick to the classics and avoid the newer cocktail selection. That is, if you're a tiki purist. Edit: Watching the video of their "mai tai" is absolutely...
  17. kkocka

    At Trader Sam's right about now!

    Fortunately we don't have a lot of cold rainy days here in California. ;) Although I say this as we're in the middle of the worst drought in history. Anyway the size is a point of many discussions - personally i think it could use maybe just a few extra seats. Remember that its meant to be a...
  18. kkocka

    At Trader Sam's right about now!

    Get out. :banghead:
  19. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    He's a prop/set decorator, but (to me) is best known for selecting most of the chotchkies for Trader Sam's for the interior. You can learn more on his work with Sam's in this interview: http://www.endorexpress.net/special-features/trader-sam%E2%80%99s-enchanted-tiki-bar/
  20. kkocka

    PHOTOS - Disney reveals new lobby design and Trader Sam's lounge for the Polynesian

    Hell if I know the exact reasoning behind it, but go ahead and try it and see what you get. Ask a bartender the next time you're out.
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