By Tatyana Saba
My boyfriend and I became regular guests at the Tikki bar lounge. It is located at the Disneyland hotel resort right next to downtown Disney. He and I both fell in love the decorative themed choices in the adornments used interior and exterior. Little did I know that the Tikki bar has had a face lift in 2011…no wonder it’s so inviting! Every time we go, there is always a crowd we have to fight for a seating area, it’s that popular!
The people that were in charge of decorating the bar are the Disneyland designers themselves! The whole theme the designers were working towards accomplishing was the characters, and events of the jungle cruise-well the jungle cruise was more of an inspiration. Inside the bar, just like the ride the jungle cruise, you are spontaneous part of the epic and intense trickeries and prank that occur through the evening. Of course shenanigans are part of the entire experience at the bar; you ARE on Disneyland’s property. Although, if you are in need for a more peaceful environment, the seating area outside is much calmer and mellowed out, you are accompanied by the live band playing the Hawaiian signature tune. And if you desire more privacy, just a few feet away is a large seating area with center tables and a large fire place to enjoy the warmth with close company.
On the inside, it is has the feel of a Hawaiian beach bum type of atmosphere. Pictures of people and nature cover the walls, old ship parts do as well. But in my opinion, I find that the carved Tikki wood with red glowing eyes that are surrounded by plants is what really eye catching! All of the artifacts that are used on the walls have been collected over time; so each one gives much value. The bar area is glowing with red, orange and yellow accompanied with glass, it gives of the impression of an active volcano; it does a great job accomplishing it. Lighting is somewhat of a dim burn, but not too dark, just enough to make everyone feel comfortable. Every 30 minute or so, one of the pictures on the wall turns to life-it’s a volcano ready to erupt, everything gets dark and more red-and loud with the sound effect thunder and of the volcano rumbling with anger; once it ends, everyone yells something in Hawaiian, I couldn’t tell but I think it meant something like they survived another threatening volcano (even though its make believe, it feeds the crowd and really pumps things up!)
As for the exterior (my personal favorite) it’s filled with a livelier atmosphere. The building structure is Hawaiian themed but very modern. It provides a real approachable look to it. The entire building is surrounded by a large patio with comfortable seating areas. The entire patio and bar receives privacy from the different variety types of lively plants-keeps the public out and the Hawaiian life in!
Tikki torches not only offer light to your dancing shadows, but a natural feel to the outdoor environment. The lighting is helped by multiple rows of stringed lights all across the top of the patio.
I know for a fact that the decisions that are made to create this beautifully and well decorated bar are excellent choices. It in fact, in my point of view, captures the local Hawaiian side instead of the alternative cheesy, out dated, and old fashioned theme everyone is familiar with. The Disneyland designers truly went all out on this project. It did in fact come out just shy of 2 years this May. The quality of the exotic food and drinks especially, also offers exceptional tastes on the buds of your tongue. So not only are your eyes captivated by the wonderful colors and designs, but you ears are filled with wonderful sounding tunes, your body feels comfortable AND now to add to all of it, you taste buds are dancing with exotic flavors! How could anyone not want to visit at least once?! I guess that is why it is my love and I’s place to escape on the weekend! I would say Disney out did themselves, but then again they always do, perhaps that is way they are so successful and iconic!
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Love that. I did a Tiki model out of foam before, so it's so excited to see a Tiki bar like this. It's so "Disneyland".
what an exotic restaurant to visit,dine and to discover!
I've never been to bar. This looks very nice and traditional, got to go here soon! :)
This tikki bar looks like a little tropical getaway. Disneyland really knows how to design by making you feel like you are really somewhere else.
I am a fan of anything Disney and this bar is no exception!
This place looks fun..I bet they have a good happy hour! :)
Disney really knows how to complete a package. I love how all of the design is cohesive, making you really feel like you're a part of the scene.
Sounds like they've incorporated some cool lighting effects, much in line with that theme park vibe...what I want to know is how those drink glasses are lit!
Going along with the "jungle" theme, this seems to be very well done! The lighting and materials definitley give the feel of a Hawaiian luau.
Sometimes when a space has a gimmick it kinda looks cheesy. But this place like such a tropical getaway. I would defineltly like to have a dinner there.
Theme is great! Lighting is one of the main factors that bring the design together in this space. A perfect example of how important lighting and materials are for creating a space.
This theme is very creative. I have passed by it many times and have always wanted to go in. Great atmosphere!
I want to go to this place!! looks like it came right from hawaii. I'll take one of the drinks the bar tender is making please!
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That’s really cool that the decoration was done by the Disneyland designers themselves. Seems like a cool place to be as described. I go to disneyland all the time and I’m always looking for a new spot to eat, thanks for the recommendation!
—Tiffany Le
I like the wood toys very much. It should be an amazing place for people to have party and drink. The building seems like the little house in Disney cartoon.
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