Interview with the head decorator of Trader Sam's - General Tiki

D Dustycajun Tiki Socialite Santa Barbara, CA Joined: Nov 16, 2007 Posts: 5295	D Dustycajun Posted posted on Fri, May 9, 2014 7:24 AM On 2014-05-09 07:11, bigbrotiki wrote: I agree. I just think it's sad that in the interview there is no true reference to real Tiki culture, and the fact that it is those concepts that really informed Trader Sam's. Just one example: Diorama windows were used in Tiki bars before Disneyland ever existed. Instead it all revolves around Disney history (which, yes, certainly played its part) as if existing in a self-contained little universe. Particularly valid when one considers that Walt was inspired by the Tiki Room at the Royal Hawaiian in Anaheim, as discussed here Walt and the Tiki Room DC

On 2014-05-09 07:11, bigbrotiki wrote:
I agree. I just think it's sad that in the interview there is no true reference to real Tiki culture, and the fact that it is those concepts that really informed Trader Sam's. Just one example: Diorama windows were used in Tiki bars before Disneyland ever existed. Instead it all revolves around Disney history (which, yes, certainly played its part) as if existing in a self-contained little universe.

Particularly valid when one considers that Walt was inspired by the Tiki Room at the Royal Hawaiian in Anaheim, as discussed here Walt and the Tiki Room

Post #716427 by Dustycajun on Fri, May 9, 2014 7:24 AM