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The Tiki Room

Post by cousininmiami » May Tue 28, 2013 12:41 pm

I know it's probably been said many times before but I really love the Tiki Room in it's original glory as it is today! I am reminded of this because just now on the "Yesterland" stream, I heard the "new" version of the Tiki Room with Iago etc.... and I realized how awful that version was! I am convinced that Walt Disney himself had something to do with the changing back to his beloved original Audio-animatronic masterpiece! I never miss an opportunity to see the Tiki Room whenever in WDW! (I'm just sayin') :shock:
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by cy1229 » May Tue 28, 2013 1:07 pm

Totally agree. I love Iago and Zazu as much as the next guy, in their original contexts. However, in the Tiki Room they were TERRIBLE. Annoying, pompous, interruptive, ... everything Disney isn't. Glad they changed it back.
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by CCAS116 » May Thu 30, 2013 4:12 pm

I couldn't agree more! It might be just a rumor, but I remember reading somewhere that there had been a fire in the updated ride and that the newer animatronics (Iago, etc.) had been damaged. Either way, I'm glad it's back to the original!

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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by Amy » May Thu 30, 2013 6:36 pm

CCAS116 wrote:I couldn't agree more! It might be just a rumor, but I remember reading somewhere that there had been a fire in the updated ride and that the newer animatronics (Iago, etc.) had been damaged. Either way, I'm glad it's back to the original!

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Yup, there was indeed a fire that did in Iago as well as other damage. Some say it was a message from above to return to the original show ;) :lol:
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by theBIGyowski » May Thu 30, 2013 10:06 pm

I have friends who are going to WDW next week...and I told them they need to go see the Tiki Room because it is back to the original version. It is one person's first trip ever...so I'm interested to see how much she enjoys some of the classic attractions like Tiki Room, Peter Pan, small world, etc.
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by Mupsy90 » May Fri 31, 2013 8:08 pm

Amy wrote:
CCAS116 wrote:I couldn't agree more! It might be just a rumor, but I remember reading somewhere that there had been a fire in the updated ride and that the newer animatronics (Iago, etc.) had been damaged. Either way, I'm glad it's back to the original!

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Yup, there was indeed a fire that did in Iago as well as other damage. Some say it was a message from above to return to the original show ;) :lol:
Wow I never knew that! I'm happy it happened though because I couldn't stand the newer version. It was so annoying! Glad it's back to the original :)
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by Goofyfan » Jun Sat 01, 2013 7:23 am

Wow....I guess it is still at 100 % old version Tiki Room. Hands down. :D :goofy:
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by I am Sulley » Jun Sat 01, 2013 4:01 pm

I cannot explain why but I love it ! :D

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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by Goofyfan » Jun Sun 02, 2013 7:58 am

I am Sulley wrote:I cannot explain why but I love it ! :D

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If it ain't broke..... Don't fix it..... It wasn't broke and they tried to fix it... :roll: .... Thank God it's back :goofy:
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by wxwiz » Jun Thu 06, 2013 2:32 pm

Cool. How long ago did they change it back to the original?
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by BuzzyFan » Jun Thu 06, 2013 3:02 pm

wxwiz wrote:Cool. How long ago did they change it back to the original?
Early 2011, I think...?
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by Goofyfan » Jun Thu 06, 2013 4:04 pm

wxwiz wrote:Cool. How long ago did they change it back to the original?

2011 I belive after the Tiki Room had a fire. They remodled it back to the original.....MUCH better. :D :goofy:
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by I am Sulley » Jun Thu 06, 2013 4:16 pm

Goofyfan wrote:
wxwiz wrote:Cool. How long ago did they change it back to the original?

2011 I belive after the Tiki Room had a fire. They remodled it back to the original.....MUCH better. :D :goofy:
The fire was January 2011
My photo was September 2011 just 4 weeks after it re-opened in its "new" original style

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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by Sharonofwindham » Jun Thu 06, 2013 6:35 pm

One of the most memorable attractions from my first visit to the Magic Kingdom. I love to sit in the back row...always loved the storm outside the "windows", and the totem poles when they come to life. Classic Disney...so happy it's back :mickey:
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Re: The Tiki Room

Post by Amy » Jun Thu 06, 2013 8:16 pm

Sharonofwindham wrote:One of the most memorable attractions from my first visit to the Magic Kingdom. I love to sit in the back row...always loved the storm outside the "windows", and the totem poles when they come to life. Classic Disney...so happy it's back :mickey:
I like to sit near the back as well ~ the totem poles are really cute! And I love the tropical flowers when they sing ~ so cute :D
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