Walt Disney Imagineering announced earlier today at D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th event that The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) at Magic Kingdom Park is already undergoing changes behind closed doors that will reshape the attraction into a version reminiscent of the original show.
The Walt Disney World attraction, originally called Tropical Serenade, has been entertaining guests since the theme park’s opening day on Oct. 1, 1971. Its winged hosts, Jose, Fritz, Pierre and Michael, led 200 other birds, tikis and flowers in an entertaining musical Polynesian revue. Tropical Serenade was reshaped into The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) in 1998, with the addition of Iago (from “Aladdin”) and Zazu (from “The Lion King”).
The attraction was based on Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, which opened at Disneyland park in 1963. Its debut marked a huge milestone in Disney history, becoming the first attraction to ever feature Audio-Animatronics figures – a breakthrough that took 10 years to develop.
The latest version of the attraction, which will be called Enchanted Tiki Room, will debut at Magic Kingdom Park later this summer. Be sure to check the Disney Parks Blog for future updates on the attraction’s progress.
Trending Now
EPCOT's latest ride reopening could prove chaotic for land hopping.
Amazon has Loungeflys on sale as part of Prime Day!
We're sharing our absolute favorite Disney finds that are on sale right now!
The resort's refurbishment lineup continues to grow.
"it's a small world" is changing in Magic Kingdom AND Disneyland!
Don't let the good deals slip away! We rounded up some of the BEST Prime...
The official dates have just been announced for the Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT!
This Disney World rule could definitely use some tweaks.
We've spotted DOZENS of Disney Loungefly backpacks, bags, and purses on sale during Amazon's Prime...
Disney filed NEW permits for work in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom -- here's what...
Let's have a chat about an Oura Ring that Disney Adults just can’t seem to...
You need to check out these new Stanley Cup colors on Amazon!
More holiday cheer for you from Disney World -- and this time, we're talking FOOD!
Disney announced new runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend themes, and we're obsessed!
Cast Member picks for Prime Day Disney World essentials!
Fans are BEGGING Disney to bring back this classic ride, but the wait isn't likely...
Amazon Prime Day is giving us amazing deals on Oura Ring accessories!
Get a jump on decorating with these Amazon ornament deals.
Tickets got more expensive for Magic Kingdom's Christmas party!
Disney Vacation Club members can celebrate starting next month with BIG perks!