Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
al, and the identity crisis inherent in the mixed-theme cocktail never registers in the
minds of most guests. Space is tight in Adventureland, however, making for some
of the worst pedestrian congestion in any of the Disney theme parks. If you're just
passing through Adventureland, say on your way to Splash Mountain, you can avoid
the congestion by transiting Frontierland instead.
Enchanted Tiki Room
What it is
Audio-Animatronics Pacific island musical show.
Scope and scale
Minor attraction.
When to go
Anytime.
Special comments
Very, very unusual.
Duration of show
14½ minutes.
Preshow
Talking totem poles.
Probable waiting time
11 minutes.
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS
An unusual sit-down theater performance in which more
than 200 birds, flowers, and tiki-god statues sing and whistle through a Polynesian-style
musical program. One of Walt's first large-scale uses of Audio-Animatronics,
Tiki Room
mightbemoreimpressiveforthetechnologyittooktogettheshow(ahem)flyingin1963.
Beloved by Disneyland fans for its detail and immersive setting, the current version of the
show is only slightly altered from the original.
TOURING TIPS
One of the most bizarre (yet endearing) of the Disneyland Park entertain-
ments and rarely very crowded. We like it in the late afternoon, when we can especially
appreciate sitting for a bit in an air-conditioned theater. Back row seats provide the broad-
est view with the least neck strain.
The Tiki Juice Bar that straddles the
Tiki Room
entrance dispenses Dole Whip, a de-
lectable blend of pineapple slush and vanilla soft-serve ice cream that is one of the park's
most popular snacks. Dole sponsors the attraction, so you can enjoy your Tiki Juice Bar
treats while watching the show. There are service windows both inside and outside of the
attraction's waiting area. The line outside may look longer, but it often moves much faster.
Indiana Jones Adventure
(Fastpass)
What it is
Motion-simulator dark ride.
Scope and scale
Super-headliner.
When to go
Before
9:30 a.m. or use Fastpass.
Special comments
Not to be missed; must be 46" tall to ride;
switching-off
option provided.
Duration of ride
3⅓ minutes.
Average wait in line per 100