Disneyland will put a new themed spot called “The Tropical Hideway” between the Enchanted TIki Room and the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland, in a little used space that was formerly Aladdin’s Oasis.

“It was probably the best job I’ve ever had,” says Vera Nitinthorn, a former cast member of the Tahitian Terrace. She is one of many who sing praises of a fondly remembered place from Disneyland’s ...