![]() Walt humbly described his innovation as “just animation with sound, run by electronics. Lincoln,” “Carousel of Progress,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” as the Imagineers used what they had learned creating the Tiki Room to build on their success. At the end, the tape automatically rewinds itself and starts all over again.” The technological breakthroughs of the “The Enchanted Tiki Room” opened the door to immersive and engaging classic Disney attractions like “Great Moments with Mr. We turn on the tape and the birds do their stuff. ![]() He explained the technology behind the Enchanted Tiki Room, saying “Everything is preprogramed on tape: the bird’s movements, lighting effects, and sound. “That way we can create extremely subtle motions”. “We are using the new type of valves and controls developed for rockets,” Walt said. Walt was very excited to be using the latest technology to revolutionize yet another form of animation. The Imagineers took on Walt’s challenge and created a new form of three dimensional animation that Disney dubbed “Audio-Animatronics”. Walt wondered if the simple mechanism in this old antique could make the bird sing, could he do it better? He challenged his Imagineers to design a way to make a mechanical bird’s beak move on cue to music or speech. Here, Walt Disney discovered an antique mechanical bird in a gilded cage and instantly became fascinated by this little bird that could turn its head, flap its wings and tail, and open its beak to whistle. It’s hard to believe that Disneyland’s own tropical hideaway began in an old New Orleans antique shop. It was all started by an antique mechanical bird… And now, fifty years later, guest continue to throng to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, whose staying power stands as a testament to the timeless wonder that was created when space-age technology was first paired with the Disney imagination. With those words, guests visiting Disneyland in the Summer of 1963 would enter an attraction like no other, an experience that could only have been created by Walt Disney and his legendary assemblage of magic making Imagineers. And now ladies and gentlemen, United Airlines invites you to come with us, to a world of joyous song and wondrous miracles - Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room." (1963) And, oh yes, no flash bulbs, please! Our performers are temperamental and easily upset. We ask you to refrain from smoking inside, and please, do not carry any food or drink into the Tiki Room. ![]() Ladies and gentlemen, a small reminder before entering the Tiki Room. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room 50 th AnniversaryĬelebrating A Landmark Attraction That Helped Make Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom Internationally Known As "The Happiest Place on Earth"! We at The Walt Disney Family Museum would like to highlight the history of this landmark Disneyland attraction whose technological legacy continues to influence the world of themed entertainment around the globe. On June 23 rd, 2013, Jose, Michael, Pierre, and Fritz marked five decades of leading the chorus of singing birds, crooning flowers and talking tikis in Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. ![]() ![]() This summer, one of Walt Disney’s most beloved Disneyland attractions celebrated its 50 th Anniversary. ![]()
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