Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room soft opened on Sunday ahead of its official return on July 3, 2025. The beloved attraction looks better than ever with enhancements that include tender loving care both inside and out.
The differences to the attraction can be seen while walking into the patio outside to wait for the show (and grab a Dole Whip). All of the Tiki Gods look better than ever, and their effects work beautifully. The most noticeable change is that of Tongaroa, which has been completely rebuilt and looks great. Inside the Tiki Room, things look great as well. Things throughout the show seemed to be enhanced, freshly painted, and effects that hadn’t worked previously were once again bringing the enchanted attraction to life.
The Daps Magic team stopped by Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room on Sunday when it was operating and filmed the following video. Later in the day, the attraction closed. It may be open sporadically throughout the week ahead of its official return on July 3rd. Check out this comprehensive video look at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. This includes a tour of the patio, the Tiki gods coming to life, and the show inside the Tiki Room.
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Official Description
Tropical birds, tiki gods and colorful flowers come to life in a swinging South Seas musical celebration.
A Musical Paradise
An extravagant feast for your eyes and ears, this theater-in-the-round show invites you to experience the beauty and magic of the Pacific Islands.
Take your seat in an air-conditioned ceremonial house in the heart of Polynesia. As the lights dim, 4 talking macaws spring to life. Before long, the chorus of crooning birds is joined by an enchanting cast of over 225 choreographed Audio-Animatronics performers.
Sing along and enjoy the magic of this jubilant Disney classic!
Enter an Enchanted Garden
As you gather on the lush patio before the show, carved totem poles representing island gods spring to life and introduce themselves.
Don’t forget to treat yourself to a world-famous Pineapple Dole Whip® from the patio-side Tiki Juice Bar while you wait!
An Animation First
The Audio-Animatronics technology that powers the show was introduced to the world when Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room debuted in 1963 at Disneyland Park.
This groundbreaking technology allowed animators to synchronize movement, audio and visual effects, paving the way for other classic attractions like “it’s a small world”, Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion.
Dinner with the Birds
Walt Disney originally envisioned the Enchanted Tiki Room as a dinner show. However, he knew the attraction would be so popular that he changed the format to accommodate more Guests before it opened.
Today in the Tiki Room
The current show has been enhanced with a state-of-the-art show-control system, remastered audio and energy-efficient lighting—while maintaining all the charm and wit of the original.Guests can now dine on the flavors of the tropics at The Tropical Hideaway restaurant right next door. You lucky people you!
The attraction first opened at Disneyland in 1963. The musical Audio-Animatronic show was the first to feature the technology. Versions of the show were made for the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort at Tokyo Disneyland at Tokyo Disney Resort.
What do you think of the newly refurbished Tiki Room? What do you like best? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
