This will be the replacement for the long-closed Aladdin's Oasis at Disneyland, which has been serving as a flex space for everything from media events to meet and greets to takeaway picnic distribution since the Aladdin dinner show closed 20 years ago. And that production replaced the Tahitian Terrace restaurant, which opened in 1962 as a companion to the Enchanted Tiki Room next door.
So what will The Tropical Hideaway be when it opens, whenever it does? That's where we have to engage in fans' well-honed practice of decoding a Disney Parks press release.
All Disney is saying is that "this one-of-a-kind destination will be a popular rest stop for Adventureland locals and weary explorers alike. Guests will be able to rub elbows with their favorite skippers in an exotic traders’ market, featuring all of the sights, sounds and flavors of the tropics."
Throw in Disney's low-resolution concept art photo (at link), and it's time to jump to a conclusion.
My take? This looks like a counter service, grab-and-go type of restaurant that nevertheless will offer a neat place to sit and watch the boats on the Jungle Cruise. Tearing down the Aladdin's Oasis entrance will open up this cluttered corner of Adventureland, so it looks like a definite upgrade for the land. Expect the cast here to be clad in Jungle Cruise costumes, too.
But I don't expect this to be the west coast version of the Magic Kingdom's Skipper Canteen. I think the word "market" is key here, which is a term often used for grab-and-go eateries. And the concept art shows a seating area that looks too small for a proper table-service location.
But who knows? Your guesses are as good as mine until Disney confirms something.
So tell us how you decode these things, and guess away!
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I can also imagine them utilizing part of the space for scheduled meet-n-greets for characters that fit into the Adventureland theme, like Aladdin & Jasmine and Moana. I'd love to see Jungle Skippers do improv and stand-up comedy to entertain the diners at random intervals throughout the day.
I can also imagine them utilizing part of the space for scheduled meet-n-greets for characters that fit into the Adventureland theme, like Aladdin & Jasmine and Moana. I'd love to see Jungle Skippers do improv and stand-up comedy to entertain the diners at random intervals throughout the day.
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