EPCOT Entertainment cuts

[dreamfinder]

It looks like one of those awful shows at the fair, that you stop at for 5 minutes while you eat your funnel cake. Not something I would ever want to see over and over again at Epcot.

Which is their goal exactly! Every minute you spend watching a show is another minute you aren't in line to buy something. Unless of course you happened to partake in an adult beverage or two while watching the band perform. But no one ever did that at Epcot while watching Off Kilter. And I'm sure that the responsible people the lawyers at WDW are, they will be sure to mention something about not partaking while operating chainsaws or axes.

 

[Mike C]

So reading between the lines and doing some research on the replacement troupe. It looks like cutting the four acts in Epcot was to get rid of Disney positions and hire external contractors for the entertainment, and probably with the goal of more of that happening. (And thus getting rid of equity actors by using external contracting companies) It certainly seems that way for the lumberjack show.

It's most assuredly cheaper for Disney (benefits and liability wise), but probably only in the short term. Long term it'll probably create more problems than it "solves".

Is this a correct assumption?

 

[wdisney9000]

This is heartbreaking. I'd like to see Disney stock drop $10 Monday morning to send a message to those in charge.

That's probly the reason Iger bought back so much of the stock, aside from lining his pockets as well. Corporate corruption is Magical!

 

[FutureCEO]

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lets keep this rated G

 

[MouseRight]

This may have been said already (I didn't search through the entire thread) but it is a shame that they couldn't have kept them through the end of the F&W Festival. One last chance for all of us F&W devotees to enjoy their shows while eating and drinking! I am not against change, and am hopeful to see some new shows, but that doesn't mean we won't miss the old ones.

 

[CeciliaKy]

most of the focus of this thread has been on Off Kilter ... but I had a chance to watch the last performance video of the Fife & Drum Corps. wow. that one made me so sad, as well. I can remember my boys standing in front of the crowd, reciting the pledge, when they were little (and we still have the Declaration of Independence they got for doing that) ... like Off Kilter, we never never missed the chance to stop and see them & the Voices of Liberty.

Our World Showcase experience will be very different next trip.

 

[Jake Wilson]

I have just heard from several very reliable sources that Off Kilter, The Fife & Drum Corp and Mo' Rockin' are all being terminated as of September 27th. That is the date of the final performances for all three acts. I personally am sad beyond words. Off Kilter has been a staple for me for many years. I have heard that they are looking to replace them with more "traditional" entertainment for the future. Thoughts, opinions?? Marie

After seeing the chainsaw video I cant help but laugh at this statement underlined.... Heres to hoping the other replacements are a little bit better and more traditional...

 

[SoupBone]

Not quite. Clearly you missed their YouTube page.

I am thoroughly in the "UnImpressed" camp.





http://www.lumberjackent.com/bio.htm

That looks like something you would see at a local fair.

And what happens when the first kid gets hit in the face with flying pieces of wood?

 

[Clamman73]

Off Hanson

 

[Jake Wilson]

That looks like something you would see at a local fair.

And what happens when the first kid gets hit in the face with flying pieces of wood?

That was actually at my 2013 State Fair in Utah lol!!!!

 

[unkadug]

That looks like something you would see at a local fair.

And what happens when the first kid gets hit in the face with flying pieces of wood?

They get a free souvenir.

 

[note2001]

For myself and daughter, the World Showcase players will be the most missed. I didn't realize they did a variety of shows. Worth mentioning is the Christmas Carol. I found myself in tears laughing at this. Enjoy (Please follow over to youtube to watch there and give camera man Gary a thumbs up for great camera work and for sharing!)

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Please do - would like to see it.

Will do!

 

[Nemo14]

They get a free souvenir.

No, there's a slight charge if they choose to keep it.

 

[wdwmagic]

VIDEO - The Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps final performance at Epcot's American Adventure pavilion

 

[ABQ]

VIDEO - The Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps final performance at Epcot's American Adventure pavilion

I think I'll miss these folks more than any other of the recently eliminated entertainers.

 

[Atomicmickey]

VIDEO - The Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps final performance at Epcot's American Adventure pavilion

Sigh. WDW, why do you hate America?

 

[WondersOfLife]

I think I'll miss these folks more than any other of the recently eliminated entertainers.

Ditto.

This is actually the only entertainers I'm going to miss out of the eliminated.
I wish they would actually move it over to Hall of Presidents at least.. That area is pretty empty until you get over to Haunted Mansion.

 

[wannabeBelle]

I had heard that they just might do that but on that one I am really not sure. It was kind of mentioned in passing so on that one I think we will have to wait and see. I'd like to see them in Magic Kingdom. I cant imagine anyplace that it would fit and be more appropriate. Marie

 

[note2001]

I wish they would actually move it over to Hall of Presidents at least.. That area is pretty empty until you get over to Haunted Mansion.

I seem to recall a fife and drum group playing over at the MK when I was young. Or, was that in Williamsburg, VA? (When you're 6 years old, all the experiences seem to blend together.)