Disney Addresses Rumor that Famous Attraction is Shutting Down!
Well thank goodness that’s been cleared up! Disney fans were panicking when a Disney blog reported that one of the original attractions in Magic Kingdom Park…the Enchanted Tiki Room… would be closing down.
An anonymous source revealed Disney had an “extensive overhaul” planned for the classic attraction. The overhaul would overlay the original design and story to be Moana-themed. There were other rumors recently, as well, that Country Bear Jamboree (a similar attraction) would be replaced with a Toy Story themed attraction.
Walt Disney World has issued a statement about the Enchanted Tiki Room’s future:
A little birdie told us there are some rumors flying around about our beloved Tiki birds at Walt Disney World Resort. We’re sorry that our fans are being fed incorrect information by unscrupulous sources. While “toucan” play at that game, we deal in facts here at the Disney Parks Blog. Although we won’t address every rumor, we want to set the record straight: there are no plans for our feathered friends to fly the coop any time soon. We’re constantly evolving our stories, but these birds will continue entertaining our guests at the Magic Kingdom Park just as they have done since 1971.
I will say I’m happy about this news because my cousin John, who is autistic, is a MASSIVE Disney fan, like has the Disney encyclopedia memorized, would lose his mind if the Tiki Birds were closed. They are his favorite! I remember the first time we went to Disney and that’s all he talked about!
