Mama Dacia

Mama Dacia (DAY-shuh) is the owner of Tusker House Restaurant, located on the first floor of the Hotel Burudika. Disney guests who experienced the "Grand Gatherings" celebration were able to meet with her as she introduced herself as the emcee for the evening. According Mama Dacia, "Mama" is a Swahili word that can mean "mother" or "aunt" or, her personal favourite, "woman in charge." And "dacia," according to her, means "beautiful purple flower."

During earlier Grand Gatherings celebrations, she used to refer to herself as "Mama G."