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Any news on The Tiki Room?
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HMF
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I believe the Show Writers just copied what Michael Eisner said during a Blue Sky session and just made that Iago's dialogue.
puntagordabob
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aladdin2007
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Yes lets do, and maybe Rosita will finally be there too! :wave:
flavious27
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Magenta Panther
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That's a very good question. I saw Gilbert's remarks via Twitter, and they really are pretty awful. I'm astonished at his bad taste. I don't know if it warrants his being fired, but he certainly deserves to have his head smacked if you ask me.
PalisadesPkteer
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Need to dig out my personally shot video of Disneyland's Tiki Room when I was at Disneyland in 2005 and 2007.
JustInTime
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I agree. He won't be fired. There are plenty of actors who have done really offensive things that still work with Disney. Plus, most of the voices used in attractions are not the actual actors (I am sure it's gilbert in New Management). I know Gene is never actually Robin Williams. But either way, is he even hired by Disney still? And I am sure they could find a similar voice actor if they wanted to.
Sumshine 904
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That is disgusting. Awful.
flavious27
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You mean like how phil lewis was driving drunk and it led to someone's death back in '91?
Even though most of the CMs at DLT are not actual employees of disney co, it would upset me if I am going though my country's worst disaster that I hear these comments and disney will not follow suit and do something about it. It is one thing that he makes jokes at a roast about a celebrity, posting insensitive jokes through the internet is another matter.
lazyboy97o
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I am very excited to hear that we may be seeing the Tropical Serenade return. My family loves Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room and it is a three generation tradition to start a day at Disneyland with the show. We were all quite disappointed on our first visit to Walt Disney World.
I would think that it is possible to copy digital controls. So the only real new programming would then be the pre-show, which I believe features similar birds that could be reprogrammed. Even if the ride controls need to be upgraded, that is still probably cheaper than a new Iago figure. The retro merchandise has obviously been selling well (especially the shirt with Mickey Mouse and the old logo, I saw it everywhere on my last trip) and this would be a cheaper means of trying it out on an attraction. It can also be sold as a "present" for the Magic Kingdom's 40th birthday. And best of all, assuming it is cheaper, there does not seem to be much risk if attendance does not turn out.
JimboJones123
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Okay, I laughed. So sue me.
TinkerBell9988
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This piece of information just made my night... no, actually... my month.
Thank you.
flavious27
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well it is better than what 50 cent said, but people are still under rumble. but you have to imagine it is pretty hard to get fired from an insurance company, a family friendly business is doubtful they will let it fly.
Mansion Butler
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Is that Maynard?
MarkTwain
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puntagordabob
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Dunno..... but when I heard the video I couldnt help but laugh at the CMs intro.... he is awesome!
MansionGoer13z
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I vaguely remember the original I was 4 or 5 then. And anything is better than UNM. So bring on the Original!
aladdin2007
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Im guessing and hoping this means they will be restoring the water feature fountains in the middle again, that has to cost a bit of money alone.
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