Tonga Room SF (Not) to be demolished? - General Tiki

A aquaorama Tiki Socialite Tropical Bixby Knolls LBC Joined: Jan 11, 2003 Posts: 621	A aquaorama Posted posted on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:08 AM As much as the prices, staff...and everything peripheral to the Tonga Room may be annoying, the fact is that places like this continue to disappear. How long until NONE of the vintage places are left? It reminds me of when I go to Disneyland now. Back in my younger years fresh paint would be put on over night...everything all shiny and clean. Now when you go it's still pretty clean, but you see worn out seats, paint missing and faded...it's a little sad. Still, I go and give "The Mouse" loads of money for drinks and trinkets.....all the while remembering how it used to be...then I leave with a smile on my face. 50 years from now...( Damn I hope I'm not around...) it may be Forbidden Island or Frankie's in Vegas.....To be, every location is precious.

As much as the prices, staff...and everything peripheral to the Tonga Room may be annoying, the fact is that places like this continue to disappear. How long until NONE of the vintage places are left? It reminds me of when I go to Disneyland now. Back in my younger years fresh paint would be put on over night...everything all shiny and clean. Now when you go it's still pretty clean, but you see worn out seats, paint missing and faded...it's a little sad. Still, I go and give "The Mouse" loads of money for drinks and trinkets.....all the while remembering how it used to be...then I leave with a smile on my face. 50 years from now...( Damn I hope I'm not around...) it may be Forbidden Island or Frankie's in Vegas.....To be, every location is precious.

Post #440845 by aquaorama on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 9:08 AM