The Enchanted Tiki Room set to reopen later in 2011 after sustaining fire damage

Thrill

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So even if they went back to the old show attendance would still most likely be bad so putting money into it to bring it back does nothing for the company. And to put something else in there also is a big challenge because the footprint is so small.

It does several things. First, it respects the company's legacy. How about a show that doesn't insult a work of Walt Disney? Second, how does one know that a show will not be successful without first showing it? Disney can't just say, "This sucks. I'd spend money on it to make it good, but no one sees it, so I won't." The logic is flawed. The reason no one sees it is because it sucks. Make it good, and people will see it.

I was hoping that the fire would destroy Iago permanently. I'm sorry to hear that it did not.
 

Merlin0402

Active Member
I've always thought that they should just turn it into a restaurant like it was originally intended to be. Interactive dining seems to be all the rage right now, why not capitalize on it?
 

Master Yoda

Pro Star Wars geek.
Premium Member
It does several things. First, it respects the company's legacy. How about a show that doesn't insult a work of Walt Disney? Second, how does one know that a show will not be successful without first showing it? Disney can't just say, "This sucks. I'd spend money on it to make it good, but no one sees it, so I won't." The logic is flawed. The reason no one sees it is because it sucks. Make it good, and people will see it.

I was hoping that the fire would destroy Iago permanently. I'm sorry to hear that it did not.
I am sure you have heard the expression "One who does not learn from history is doomed to repeat it". New management came around for one single reason....guests were tired of the old show and the place was a ghost town. I am no fan of New Management but going backwards is not the answer and right now they do not have the luxury to have this attraction down. Toontown will be closing just days before the February peak season and they need every attraction open.
 
As a current Ad/lib cast member at ATT I find this hard to believe. No one in the area has heard of an official date. So i am very curious to find out where this information is coming from.
 

Mansion Butler

Active Member
As a current Ad/lib cast member at ATT I find this hard to believe. No one in the area has heard of an official date. So i am very curious to find out where this information is coming from.
I will say that I don't find it hard to believe. Stuff has happened like that where I didn't hear a thing. And stuff has happened (like a certain expansion. . .) that I heard about long before people on message boards new about it.

Doesn't mean I trust it yet, just that CMs not hearing about something before it gets leaked isn't unheard of.

But, yeah, no one I've asked has heard anything yet.
 

WondersOfLife

Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
Maybe back in the 90s, but the music now even the lyrics that Iago uses is horribly outdated, the show irritates with that awful Iago voice and, children from what I have seen, small ones anyway are terrified of the red eyed evil polynesia that comes up in the middle. Plus its not nice how the show literally mocks itself, thats kinda like saying the Imagineers or TDO whomever it was wanted to do nothing but make fun of the original and call it crap. They could make it a lot nicer for both children and families such as with the stitch version from tokyo. I know many dont want stitch in there but its a cute show and better than the atrocity it is now. At least change the show name already!!! Thats all personal opinion of course but anyway, just saying.


I saw a video of stitch's version of the tiki room. I say that the show isn't that bad (ESPECIALLY compared to SGE)! So, I say replace Zazu and Iago with Stitch, and replace SGE with something more entertaining like a 3D movie or something, maybe bring back mission to mars.
 

disnyfan89

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I saw a video of stitch's version of the tiki room. I say that the show isn't that bad (ESPECIALLY compared to SGE)! So, I say replace Zazu and Iago with Stitch, and replace SGE with something more entertaining like a 3D movie or something, maybe bring back mission to mars.


NO! :fork:

The reason why we get crap like UNM or the new studios parade or lesser clones of other attractions or anything special taken away (like the Country Bears Christmas show) or run decade old parades is because we as fans don't demand more from WDW. No more! No more saying I wish we had this from cali or this from Tokyo or they have this why can't we have that.

Why can't we as a fan community of WDW demand more unique orginal shows, parades and attractions. Stop thinking inside the box and only wishing we could do something like what [insert park name here] is doing and start thinking bigger! DEMAND unique WDW experiences and call out TDO for all the bullsh*t they give us.
 

WondersOfLife

Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
NO! :fork:

The reason why we get crap like UNM or the new studios parade or lesser clones of other attractions or anything special taken away (like the Country Bears Christmas show) or run decade old parades is because we as fans don't demand more from WDW. No more! No more saying I wish we had this from cali or this from Tokyo or they have this why can't we have that.

Why can't we as a fan community of WDW demand more unique orginal shows, parades and attractions. Stop thinking inside the box and only wishing we could do something like what [insert park name here] is doing and start thinking bigger! DEMAND unique WDW experiences and call out TDO for all the bullsh*t they give us.


I agree! Let's think OUTside the box! The Enchanted Tiki Room Under Alien Management! :sohappy: Gods vs. Aliens :ROFLOL:
 

Thrill Seeker

Well-Known Member
NO! :fork:

The reason why we get crap like UNM or the new studios parade or lesser clones of other attractions or anything special taken away (like the Country Bears Christmas show) or run decade old parades is because we as fans don't demand more from WDW. No more! No more saying I wish we had this from cali or this from Tokyo or they have this why can't we have that.

Why can't we as a fan community of WDW demand more unique orginal shows, parades and attractions. Stop thinking inside the box and only wishing we could do something like what [insert park name here] is doing and start thinking bigger! DEMAND unique WDW experiences and call out TDO for all the bullsh*t they give us.

To be fair, Country Bears Christmas was removed due to licensing issues. That is what I was told from a fellow CM who worked it. We are also getting a major new E ticket for Fantasyland that is exclusive to WDW...
 

Magicot

Member
Let me just say this..

-Iago is NOT a quick fix. Especially not for a reopening next month.
-Work has stopped on repairing some attraction elements.
-This "reopening" is not official news.
-Your sources need to re-check their info.
-There is hope.
 

aladdin2007

Well-Known Member
Let me just say this..

-Iago is NOT a quick fix. Especially not for a reopening next month.
-Work has stopped on repairing some attraction elements.
-This "reopening" is not official news.
-Your sources need to re-check their info.
-There is hope.

Well that sure throws new ingredients into the soup! Hopefully there is more info to come from the above.
 

HMF

Well-Known Member
Unfortunately it is a no win situation with this attraction. Before they made the change to the current show attendance was low, they made the change and attendance is still low and the current show is pretty bad (at least in my opinion). So even if they went back to the old show attendance would still most likely be bad so putting money into it to bring it back does nothing for the company. And to put something else in there also is a big challenge because the footprint is so small.
I would almost rather have it burn down or even better re-program the Iago AA to tell the Aristocrats joke.
 

Rum Pirate

Active Member
Let me just say this..

-Iago is NOT a quick fix. Especially not for a reopening next month.
-Work has stopped on repairing some attraction elements.
-This "reopening" is not official news.
-Your sources need to re-check their info.
-There is hope.

I also agree with Magicot, As of last week, engineering has not even applied power to the attraction, so the extent of the damage still is not known, I would be very surprised if they can meet that date!
 

trr1

Well-Known Member
found at another site
http://orlandoparksnews.blogspot.com/2011/02/tiki-room-closed-until-march-26th-2011.html
Tiki Room closed until March 26th, 2011?

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According to the Walt Disney World resort, the Enchanted Tiki Room should remain closed until MARCH 26th, 2011. The reopening date should be Sunday, MARCH 27th, 2011.
If more info about the show will be announced, we will let you know as soon as possible. Keep checking back.



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Anonymous said... Hey
Just talked with Disney rep on phone and she said Tiki was showing as closed for the month of March.
Was your source Disney? Want to make sure it is reopened when we get there.
THanks for any feedback!
Thursday, February 03, 2011 10:06:00 AM
OTPN administrator said... Yes, my source was the Disney site exclusively open to Cast members and Imagineers, but it may be incorrect. We'll see what happens in the following months! But, thanks for the interest!
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Read more: Orlando Theme Park News: Tiki Room closed until March 26th, 2011?
 

Enchantâmes

Active Member
Sadly disappointed in the no change in show. They had a golden opportunity here to do something magical and nothing... I loved the original show and I think it's time UNM left the building. I have the original song on my MP3 player and walk around singing it sometimes...
I couldn't care less and you know why? Because I'm going to Disneyland!!! :D
 

MaryJaneP

Well-Known Member
Does anyone else think Tiki is being used as a people eater and as a way to funnel people to the orange slushie bar? It helps to get that 5 minutes of AC.

Here's a random thought. Put BOTH shows in play and have it be random selection which show the crowd gets. I understand it would cost $ and require some modification of either or both shows to re-jigger the AA's and/or fountain.

The discussion has been made before about alternating one show or parade with another, here it might work on a ride. Maybe even in the future add a third show/soundtrack that uses current hits (enchanted, tangled). It would be interesting to see the Tiki gods sing "Happy working song"!

Maybe it would improve throughput and not be so short term a solution.
 

JustInTime

Well-Known Member
I've always thought that they should just turn it into a restaurant like it was originally intended to be. Interactive dining seems to be all the rage right now, why not capitalize on it?

I actually love this idea. Keep it as is but turn it into a dinner show.


I like UNM but Stitch would be WRONG to add to the show.
 

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