Crazy Al Evans shows off his 200th carving at Tiki Oasis 15. (Facebook photos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDisney thrills its fans with an onslaught of blockbuster announcements on its upcoming movies and theme park attractions at the D23 Expo<\/strong>, which draws 65,000 to Anaheim on Aug. 14-16. Fans of Tiki and classic Adventureland are also pleased with news on a Jungle Cruise-themed restaurant coming to Orlando’s Magic Kingdom and Disney\u2019s first Polynesian princess (starring in the upcoming animated film Moana<\/em>). After D23, news leaks on a rumored movie adaption of the Jungle Cruise starring Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson. … Justin Park, co-owner of The Manifest in Honolulu, wins the cocktail showdown at the seventh annual Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival<\/strong> on Aug. 15 at the Royal Kona Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. … Booking begins for the Rum Renaissance Caribbean Cruise, scheduled for Nov. 15-22 aboard Royal Caribbean\u2019s Jewel of the Seas and including stops at distilleries in Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Croix, and San Juan. … The Hukilau <\/strong> announces \u201ca celebration of epic proportions\u201d<\/a> for its 15th anniversary (and 60th anniversary of The Mai-Kai) in June 2016 with special guest Shag, who will design event merchandise and participate in several events at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Shag\u2019s SkyLounge will take guests to the 17th floor rotating Pier Top Lounge, where they will become immersed in a live Shag painting in the mid-century-styled penthouse. Organizer Christie \u201cTiki Kiliki\u201d White also announces the return of the Tiki Tower Takeover<\/a> cocktail event, one of the highlights of 2015.<\/p>\nThe Golden Tiki<\/strong> holds its grand opening Aug. 22 in the Chinatown section of Las Vegas. The 4,000-square-foot bar includes authentic design and decor (by Tiki Diablo, Bosko, and others), an animatronic talking Golden Tiki, a waterfall, plus DJs and live entertainment. … The Shameful Tiki Room in Vancouver announces that a second location will open in Toronto by the end of the year. … Tiki Kon announces a 2016 venue change due to the upcoming closing of the 42-year-old Red Lion Hotel in Vancouver, Wash. … The month ends on a sad note with the death of lowbrow art legend The Pizz<\/a> on Aug. 30 at age 57. The Pizz is considered to be one of the pioneering creators of \u201ccartoon expressionism,\u201d and his influence is felt by an entire generation of artists.<\/p>\n* See the full blogs: July 27-Aug. 9<\/a> | Aug. 10-23<\/a> | Aug. 24-Sept. 6<\/a> \n* Shag to help toast The Hukilau\u2019s 15th anniversary, The Mai-Kai\u2019s 60th in 2016<\/a> (Aug. 20)<\/p>\n****************** SEPTEMBER ******************<\/strong><\/p>\n