Miniature Golf for Walt Disney World's Polynesian Village

Aloha! Like any good Californian, I really like my tiki culture! So, you can imagine how excited I was when this piece of concept art for a miniature golf course ended up on my desk. Is this possibly for Typhoon Lagoon or maybe it was part of a plan once upon a time for an expansion of the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Looks like it would fit for something next to Trader Sam's Grog Grotto even. Does anyone know more?

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)

Disneyland Attraction Posters: A Little Tiki Culture for a Sunday Morning

Disneyland, tiki culture, and Imagineering. What a great combination for something very creative! Here's Paul Hartley's attraction poster to advertise Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, the groundbreaking Audio-Animatronic filled musical show. With its introduction in the early 1960s, Disneyland and every Disney theme park after would never be the same. This show goes through changes in Tokyo and perhaps one day will be fully replaced in Walt Disney World, but may it live on in its slightly abbreviated form in Walt's park. It's a classic! (By the way, the Insights blog has the most extensive attraction poster collection on the web!)

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)

Tiki Culture Lives on at Disney World's Polynesian Village Resort

Tiki Culture- I love it! Give me views of South Pacific tropical islands with crystal waters, lush fruity drinks, and the sights and sounds of days gone by, and I'm in total relaxation mode. Or give me stuff that delivers the vibe. Are you one who still enjoys the Enchanted Tiki Room? Does Trader Sams float your boat? Join the club!

Few things were more enjoyable during our last Walt Disney World trip than an evening at the Polynesian Village Resort and dinner at the world famous Spirit of Aloha luau. Even the boat ride over from the Magic Kingdom at early dusk was truly magical.

The re-envisioned lobby area was a major step backward, and the Moana makeover seems pleasant but unnecessary. The original just needed a refresh and not a makeover. That said, I am looking forward to a new entrance and monorail station. Yet...

The real Hawaii has charms that Disney's duplication can't match. But when you want a small taste of that island life while at Disney World, head over to the Polynesian. You won't be disappointed!

(Photograph copyright Mark Taft.)