Tikki Room - Old or New?

buzzsmommy · 11-19-2002

Is anyone else like me? I want the old Tikki Room back!!! Don't like the new music one bit and that Tikki godess is enough to scar the pants off small children with her glowing eyes!!!! Sign me a "Purest-at-Heart" in PA......

**mickey** · 11-19-2002

The old Tiki Room is still alive and kicking at Disneyland. I prefer that version much more than the newer one. I agree, they should do something with the version at WDW, it has lost a lot of it's great qualities.

wdwspider · 11-19-2002

I guess I'm a little of both... I think the Tiki Goddess is a great improvement, but I love the old show much better than the one now, and Zazu and Iago can just leave.:p

teresadisney · 11-19-2002

OLD! One of the highlights of our trip to Disneyland was to see the orginal Tiki, and my kids (9 & 13) loved it!

But I like the orginal Country bears also.

buzzsmommy · 11-19-2002

Cheers also to the Country Bear Jamboree!!!

There waaaassss blooooooood on the saaaadle.......

graybill · 11-19-2002

I much prefer the old Tiki room. Last year I was really disappointed since I had made such a big deal about it and the first timers were not that impressed.

graybill

Cinderellafifi · 11-19-2002

Definitely OLD! What the heck were they thinking with the premise of the new version? :weird:

love the magic · 11-19-2002

Hands Down the OLD Tikki Room RULED! I also liked the old Country Bear's routine as well.....don't the "people up there" know the ol' saying - "if it isn't broken, don't fix it"?

Still looking forward to my upcoming trips though....and my DOLE WHIP!

geeman · 11-19-2002

Having just seen the "OLD" Tikki Room for the first time just a couple of weeks ago in CA, I must confess I think I would like to see a cross between both. I had always been warned NOT to go to that "waste of time" attraction during my early visits to WDW - but when my DGF (Is that how you say it? :p ) and I went we made it a point to see everything, including this, which, at the time was "Under New Management" :p
Having been huge fans of both Aladdin and The Lion King, we were THRILLED to find the new owners were Iago and Zazu, and I thought the gags were great fun, if a bit much.

I think the original show is very, very dated. Cute. Mild. But - there's one point in it where NOTHING seems to be happening (I think it's when the flowers sing - I taped the whole thing for my DGF). I think a combination of both shows, or something just a BIT more exciting would be fun.
My vote then, is for the new one. :D

jfmoe · 11-20-2002

gotta go with geeman on this one

The old tikki room was sooo dated and generally boring to todays audience. In the '50 island music was interesting. Now not so much. While is had the charm of being Walt's vision that dosen't keep most people going back. The new one is fun and funny. It is much better suited to todays audence.

disneycouple30 · 11-20-2002

Though many of the old rides were dated I still missed Inner Space at Disneyland, Horizon at Epcot, Mr Toad Wild Ride at MK, and of course Dream maker at EPCOT. They could had taken out Universe of Energy and made room for the new Space ride. Many of the old ride were fun because you remember them from the time you were a kid and would had love to past them on to our grand children when they are young and carefree.

buzzsmommy · 11-20-2002

I rather look forward to a nice, calm, boring ride intermixed with the newer thrill rides!! Its nice to be able to sit back with an old friend and relax for a moment. To know its safe to take the kids on and the line will be short. To let your senses dull for just a bit (and the air conditioning to take effect). To reguevenate for just a moment before the Imagineers bombard you with every conceivable light, sound, movement, and special effect. Three cheers for the boring rides! Hip Hip Hooray!!!!

Amneris · 11-25-2002

Definitely the old over the new. I do find the old one does drag, but the new one (although I love Iago and Zazu) becomes downright offensive. I think if Iago was just gone, it would be a lot better. The "real" birds are told to shut up, and Iago says he needs a nap so he'll had over to the Hall of Presidents -- WHAT were they thinking??? It's bad enough if vacationeers insult the rides for being boring, but for WDW itself to do it... Could there be anything more against Walt??? I wish they had preserved all of the rides the way Walt intended them so it could be like a musuem to him. Anyone can make a stupid roller coaster, but only Walt thought about making the birdies sing.

mickaholic4077 · 11-25-2002

Hello everyone! This is my first post here on the site and already I must be controversial and side with the new show!! I like it much better than the old one.

wdw510 · 11-27-2002

I hate to be a part of the minority but the new tikki is so much better. We used to go to the old one for our naps and to cool off from the heat!

11-19-2002	#1 (permalink)
buzzsmommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 291	Tikki Room - Old or New? Is anyone else like me? I want the old Tikki Room back!!! Don't like the new music one bit and that Tikki godess is enough to scar the pants off small children with her glowing eyes!!!! Sign me a "Purest-at-Heart" in PA...... __________________ There's a great big, beautiful tomorrow! 1977-1994 various off-site trips 1995 Dolphin 1997 Dixie Landings 2002 Villa at Wilderness Lodge 2003 Polynesian Oct 2003 Disneyland Thanksgiving 2004 - All Star Movies/Animal Kingdom Spring 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Halloween 2005 - Polynesian March 2007 - All Star Sports/7 day cruise March 2008 - Port Orleans April 2009 - Grand Californian - Disneyland June 2009 - Saratoga Springs

11-19-2002	#2 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	The old Tiki Room is still alive and kicking at Disneyland. I prefer that version much more than the newer one. I agree, they should do something with the version at WDW, it has lost a lot of it's great qualities. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

11-19-2002	#3 (permalink)
wdwspider Back in the Web! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC Posts: 2,584	I guess I'm a little of both... I think the Tiki Goddess is a great improvement, but I love the old show much better than the one now, and Zazu and Iago can just leave.:p __________________ Boy, It's been a while...

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buzzsmommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 291	Cheers also to the Country Bear Jamboree!!! There waaaassss blooooooood on the saaaadle....... __________________ There's a great big, beautiful tomorrow! 1977-1994 various off-site trips 1995 Dolphin 1997 Dixie Landings 2002 Villa at Wilderness Lodge 2003 Polynesian Oct 2003 Disneyland Thanksgiving 2004 - All Star Movies/Animal Kingdom Spring 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Halloween 2005 - Polynesian March 2007 - All Star Sports/7 day cruise March 2008 - Port Orleans April 2009 - Grand Californian - Disneyland June 2009 - Saratoga Springs

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graybill Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 213	Tiki Room - Old or NEW I much prefer the old Tiki room. Last year I was really disappointed since I had made such a big deal about it and the first timers were not that impressed. graybill __________________ Disneyland 1959 Disney World 1979 DVC 2001

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11-19-2002	#4 (permalink)
teresadisney Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SPACE CITY USA Posts: 694	OLD! One of the highlights of our trip to Disneyland was to see the orginal Tiki, and my kids (9 & 13) loved it! But I like the orginal Country bears also.

11-19-2002	#7 (permalink)
Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Definitely OLD! What the heck were they thinking with the premise of the new version? :weird: __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

11-19-2002	#8 (permalink)
love the magic Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16	Hands Down the OLD Tikki Room RULED! I also liked the old Country Bear's routine as well.....don't the "people up there" know the ol' saying - "if it isn't broken, don't fix it"? Still looking forward to my upcoming trips though....and my DOLE WHIP! __________________ There's so much to cheer for, be glad you're here for it's the BEST TIME of your LIFE!

11-19-2002	#9 (permalink)
geeman Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in NYC Posts: 953	Having just seen the "OLD" Tikki Room for the first time just a couple of weeks ago in CA, I must confess I think I would like to see a cross between both. I had always been warned NOT to go to that "waste of time" attraction during my early visits to WDW - but when my DGF (Is that how you say it? :p ) and I went we made it a point to see everything, including this, which, at the time was "Under New Management" :p Having been huge fans of both Aladdin and The Lion King, we were THRILLED to find the new owners were Iago and Zazu, and I thought the gags were great fun, if a bit much. I think the original show is very, very dated. Cute. Mild. But - there's one point in it where NOTHING seems to be happening (I think it's when the flowers sing - I taped the whole thing for my DGF). I think a combination of both shows, or something just a BIT more exciting would be fun. My vote then, is for the new one. :D __________________ Geeman ****************************** YBC10/95, CS 8/00 AKL 5/02,DL Hotel 10/02, ASMusic 5/03,CBR 10/03,Disney Cruiseline 10/03, DD Hilton,CR, ASMusic 4/04; AKL 5/04;Pop Century 10/04,CBR 10/04,CR 10/04;DGC 10/04;SOG & PC 12/04;CBR 8/05, SOG 4-5/06 Geeman on the Web

11-20-2002	#10 (permalink)
jfmoe Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 102	gotta go with geeman on this one The old tikki room was sooo dated and generally boring to todays audience. In the '50 island music was interesting. Now not so much. While is had the charm of being Walt's vision that dosen't keep most people going back. The new one is fun and funny. It is much better suited to todays audence. __________________ Josh YOU can fly! you CAN fly! you can FLY!

11-20-2002	#11 (permalink)
disneycouple30 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the Boonies Posts: 481	Though many of the old rides were dated I still missed Inner Space at Disneyland, Horizon at Epcot, Mr Toad Wild Ride at MK, and of course Dream maker at EPCOT. They could had taken out Universe of Energy and made room for the new Space ride. Many of the old ride were fun because you remember them from the time you were a kid and would had love to past them on to our grand children when they are young and carefree. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to WDW 5 days 13 hours 16 minutes

11-20-2002	#12 (permalink)
buzzsmommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 291	I rather look forward to a nice, calm, boring ride intermixed with the newer thrill rides!! Its nice to be able to sit back with an old friend and relax for a moment. To know its safe to take the kids on and the line will be short. To let your senses dull for just a bit (and the air conditioning to take effect). To reguevenate for just a moment before the Imagineers bombard you with every conceivable light, sound, movement, and special effect. Three cheers for the boring rides! Hip Hip Hooray!!!! __________________ There's a great big, beautiful tomorrow! 1977-1994 various off-site trips 1995 Dolphin 1997 Dixie Landings 2002 Villa at Wilderness Lodge 2003 Polynesian Oct 2003 Disneyland Thanksgiving 2004 - All Star Movies/Animal Kingdom Spring 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Halloween 2005 - Polynesian March 2007 - All Star Sports/7 day cruise March 2008 - Port Orleans April 2009 - Grand Californian - Disneyland June 2009 - Saratoga Springs

11-25-2002	#13 (permalink)
Amneris Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 418	Definitely the old over the new. I do find the old one does drag, but the new one (although I love Iago and Zazu) becomes downright offensive. I think if Iago was just gone, it would be a lot better. The "real" birds are told to shut up, and Iago says he needs a nap so he'll had over to the Hall of Presidents -- WHAT were they thinking??? It's bad enough if vacationeers insult the rides for being boring, but for WDW itself to do it... Could there be anything more against Walt??? I wish they had preserved all of the rides the way Walt intended them so it could be like a musuem to him. Anyone can make a stupid roller coaster, but only Walt thought about making the birdies sing. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1985 - off-site 2000 - Coronado Springs 2001 - Contemporary 2002 - DAKL 2002 - Contemporary 2003 - Western Carribean Cruise 2003 - Contemporary 2004 - DAKL 2004 - DISNEYLAND Grand Californian 2004 - Land / Sea 4-Night Cruise 2005 - SOG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Hello everyone! This is my first post here on the site and already I must be controversial and side with the new show!! I like it much better than the old one.

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11-27-2002	#15 (permalink)
wdw510 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 55	I hate to be a part of the minority but the new tikki is so much better. We used to go to the old one for our naps and to cool off from the heat!