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

K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 887	K kkocka Posted posted on Fri, May 9, 2014 9:04 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. You're talking about a Disneyland-themed tiki bar at the Disneyland Hotel here. Of course it revolves around Disney history! You'll see a little homage to other tiki bars, like on the mug shelf you'll see various mugs from other joints like Tiki Bob, the Goof/Bali Hai, etc.

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.

You're talking about a Disneyland-themed tiki bar at the Disneyland Hotel here. Of course it revolves around Disney history! You'll see a little homage to other tiki bars, like on the mug shelf you'll see various mugs from other joints like Tiki Bob, the Goof/Bali Hai, etc.

Post #716439 by kkocka on Fri, May 9, 2014 9:04 AM