tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post2884540121880043463..comments2024-03-27T05:56:10.939-07:00Comments on Davelandblog: Tiki Room "B" Photo & Small World BrouhaDavelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-768291715612161942009-01-25T22:17:00.000-08:002009-01-25T22:17:00.000-08:00Dave: The email that Lorna is referring to is take...Dave: The email that Lorna is referring to is taken from an original request that I (her stepson) made to Diana in 2004 to write down her story of working with Walt and The Enchanted Tiki Room. I was originally intending to post the story at Tiki Central back in 2004, but never got around to it until now. You can view the whole email throught the following link: http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=31110&forum=1&14<BR/>Daniel ThayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-34991015939301665452008-09-24T09:00:00.000-07:002008-09-24T09:00:00.000-07:00Lorna: Great to hear from you, and glad to know th...Lorna: Great to hear from you, and glad to know that Diana is still in the area. Any info you or Diana would care to share would be much appreciated - Dave (email: dvdpicasso@aol.com)Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-82959170330612466642008-09-24T02:29:00.000-07:002008-09-24T02:29:00.000-07:00HI! I am Diana Lai's (now Thayer) cousin in Hawai...HI! I am Diana Lai's (now Thayer) cousin in Hawaii. Diana is still living in CA. She is okay. I was looking for that picture that showed her with "Uncle Walt" as she referred to him in an email she sent to me regarding how she got hired at Disneyland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-2089111900947624802008-04-07T04:34:00.000-07:002008-04-07T04:34:00.000-07:00Brian - Yes, I have lamented rides that have been ...Brian - Yes, I have lamented rides that have been lost in the past. That is fact. What is annoying me is that so many are villifying Disney based solely on "rumors" ("I know 'someone' who says..."). Quite frankly, I don't think Disney is scared...probably more annoyed that this tempest in a teapot has gotten to where it is. Time for people to settle down and quit getting riled up. IF Disney does remove the Rainforest scene, then sure, that would suck...but Marty Sklar has assured that it will not happen. Let's give the organization a break for a change. Ever since the 50th, I’d say the Anaheim park has done a pretty damn good job (especially compared to the Pressler years). As one person commented, Disney was very upfront about what changes they were going to make to POTC; what would the reason be for lying now?Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-13696438449355976702008-04-06T22:03:00.000-07:002008-04-06T22:03:00.000-07:00Dave - I'm disappointed. You have lamented the pa...Dave - I'm disappointed. You have lamented the passing of attractions here, the changes that are touted for Small World will signal the passing of the theme of the original ride. They might as well yank it out and replace it with something new. If they could think something up.<BR/><BR/>Marty's letter is interesting - think Disney might be scared?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004483710784461501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-45507405860945853082008-04-05T13:14:00.000-07:002008-04-05T13:14:00.000-07:00"The greatest ‘change agent’ who ever walked down ..."The greatest ‘change agent’ who ever walked down Main Street at Disneyland was Walt himself." ... Are those people making the decisions today of the same caliber as Walt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-7681031577632564052008-04-05T10:16:00.000-07:002008-04-05T10:16:00.000-07:00Hey Dave, THANKS for the link to Marty Sklar's let...Hey Dave, THANKS for the link to Marty Sklar's letter (which I hadn't seen). It makes me feel better about the proposed changes, since I truly believe that both Marty and Tony Baxter wouldn't want to "ruin" this classic attraction.<BR/><BR/>It's no secret that I love IASW (as you've seen on my blog), probably more than the average Disneyland fan. It just seems to resonate with me for some reason! And I am certainly a huge fan of Mary Blair, Rolly Crump, and all the others who contributed to the original vision. Anyway, I will cross my fingers and hope that the updates will make the ride more relevant for 21st century audiences.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-8669171569144669042008-04-05T08:43:00.000-07:002008-04-05T08:43:00.000-07:00I think it's obvious that the Imagineers only crea...I think it's obvious that the Imagineers only created the show to hypnotize Walt!Jason Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193194008194991219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-82610818281359996592008-04-05T08:21:00.000-07:002008-04-05T08:21:00.000-07:00Hi Dave, Super shots of Walt in the Tiki Room. I‘v...Hi Dave, Super shots of Walt in the Tiki Room. I‘ve never seem the “A” of the “B” photo, it's always a pleasure to see new photo’s of Walt, even if he looks a little tired.<BR/><BR/>Where is the Paris Hilton AA going to be placed? Is there a superficial-land in IASW? I agree with your comments regarding IASW. Not one I wait in line for either, but I do appreciate the attraction and it’s rich history. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for pointing out it is/was not the “Mary Blair” ride. Marty has an uphill battle, I think I recognize a few bloggers in your “Torches & Pitchforks” photo!<BR/><BR/>Thanks DAVE!!!!!Vintage Disneyland Ticketshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790755040005517146noreply@blogger.com