Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Tiki

Anaheim Disney Show 2024
photo courtesy of Chris Jepsen

Explore the creative world of Walt Disney and his Imagineers and their adventures with Tiki and the South Pacific with historian Mike Skinner at the October 10, 2024 meeting of the Orange County Historical Society (OCHS), at 7:30p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal St., Orange. The public is welcomed! Hawaiian attire is optional (but welcome!!!).

Walt Disney and parrot.
Photo courtesy of Chris Jepsen

Hear brand new stories about the history and development of Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room, see Imagineer Rolly Crump’s lost concept art for his never-built Hawaiian ‘Disneyland inspired’ theme park near Honolulu, and travel with Walt Disney on his many voyages to the South Pacific. Join us for this voyage into the enchanted land of Disney Tiki.

 

Mike Skinner lives in Denver, where he is a Professional Engineer. But his passion is researching and sharing Polynesian Pop culture stories. He was born in Anaheim, spending his childhood in the shadow of Disneyland. For decades, he has extensively researched and studied the mid-20th century’s “Tiki” phenomenon, and he now lectures throughout the country on various aspects of the subject.

We look forward to you joining us to explore the creative world of Walt Disney and his Imagineers and their adventures with Tiki and the South Pacific on the October 10, 2024 meeting of the Orange County Historical Society (OCHS). Meeting begins at 7:30p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal St., Orange. All are welcome and Hawaiian attire is optional but most welcome!!!

Disney+ Tiki= Fun
photo courtesy of Chris Jepsen