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The British Invasion leaving Epcot?
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Atomicmickey
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This brings up a question that I've had for a long time.
Bands like British Invasion, Mulch, Sweat and Shears, and Off Kilter.
Were they created for Epcot, or did they exist before? Are they "staffed" through Disney hiring, or are they independent contractors?
I've never understood if these are "real bands", since they pretty much only play a regular schedule at Epcot. They certainly never go on tour!
For example--I'd think that Dapper Dans, Jammitors, etc. are Disney staffed and Cast Member populated acts, but the "bands" I'm not so sure about.
So, the statement that "British Invasion is leaving Epcot", might mean "Disney is cutting back on entertainment", or does it mean "the band British Invasion is going to play elsewhere now, their contract is up".
You'd never read a story saying, for example "Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue is leaving Walt Disney World."
Anyone know how this works?
Bands like British Invasion, Mulch, Sweat and Shears, and Off Kilter.
Were they created for Epcot, or did they exist before? Are they "staffed" through Disney hiring, or are they independent contractors?
I've never understood if these are "real bands", since they pretty much only play a regular schedule at Epcot. They certainly never go on tour!
For example--I'd think that Dapper Dans, Jammitors, etc. are Disney staffed and Cast Member populated acts, but the "bands" I'm not so sure about.
So, the statement that "British Invasion is leaving Epcot", might mean "Disney is cutting back on entertainment", or does it mean "the band British Invasion is going to play elsewhere now, their contract is up".
You'd never read a story saying, for example "Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue is leaving Walt Disney World."
Anyone know how this works?
maxairmike
Well-Known Member
I had heard some rumblings that this might be happening a few months ago. If it ends up true...that would certainly be a shame. British Invasion was always enjoyable.
EDIT: To answer the question(s) posed above, I know that Off Kilter was a "regular" band before they got to Disney, and Voices of Liberty is some kind of branch of the Liberty Voices, which is a musical organization that I can't figure out. I am not sure if British Invasion is a Disney creation, but I do know that at least one of them is...rather good friends with Crush. I believe that most of the entertainment in World Showcase are contracted groups Disney has brought in, though I am not 100% of the distinction for British Invasion, given the previous sentence.
EDIT: To answer the question(s) posed above, I know that Off Kilter was a "regular" band before they got to Disney, and Voices of Liberty is some kind of branch of the Liberty Voices, which is a musical organization that I can't figure out. I am not sure if British Invasion is a Disney creation, but I do know that at least one of them is...rather good friends with Crush. I believe that most of the entertainment in World Showcase are contracted groups Disney has brought in, though I am not 100% of the distinction for British Invasion, given the previous sentence.
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
They continue to keep cutting entertainment. China lost the wonderful acrobats, no replacement. and now this. They cut the folk group from Norway, I think morockin is gone now as well or no?
MansionGoer13z
Active Member
Sad Times if True.
Mo'Rockin is still running.
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
I never cared much about Epcot's live entertainment.. I just walked
passed them, stop for about 10 seconds, think "that's nice" then walk on.. No reason to listen to theirs if there's music circling around the park already, right? :shrug::ROFLOL: -jk-
passed them, stop for about 10 seconds, think "that's nice" then walk on.. No reason to listen to theirs if there's music circling around the park already, right? :shrug::ROFLOL: -jk-
menamechris
Well-Known Member
I really hope this is just a rumor. World Showcase needs solid entertainment to bring people in. Just please don't come back and say they are going to stick a DJ in there... :hammer:
menamechris
Well-Known Member
I searched around, and they have their own website, and are represented by a talent agency. You can even book them for private events - so they must be independent contractors that Disney hires. Maybe they are in contract negotiations or something?
TimeTrip
Well-Known Member
Yeah, but it really hasn't been the same since Amir Ali left. According to this he left around 2 years ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChcOn8ZPQDI
I really miss having him there.
Hopefully, although China still has no replacement for the Dragon Legend Acrobats.
captainkidd
Well-Known Member
So, let's see:
1.Chinese acrobats - Gone.
2.Miyuki can no longer give away candy.
3.British Invasion - Next on the chopping block.
Well, they did their best to destroy Future World, now it's time to take out World Showcase.
1.Chinese acrobats - Gone.
2.Miyuki can no longer give away candy.
3.British Invasion - Next on the chopping block.
Well, they did their best to destroy Future World, now it's time to take out World Showcase.
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
This stinks, plain and simple.
menamechris
Well-Known Member
Apparently, the 90's was the decade of building; the 2010's is the decade of disassembling....
thehowiet
Wilson King of Prussia
Man, I really hope this rumor does not turn out to be fact. Having a cocktail and sitting on the steps that face the stage while they perform is one of my favorite things to do in Epcot.
EDIT: I just sent an email to the address on their website. I'll let you guys know if I hear anything back.
EDIT: I just sent an email to the address on their website. I'll let you guys know if I hear anything back.
SMRT-1
Active Member
from what i understand "british invasion" formed outside of disney. it was then pitched to disney management.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Isnt that then a British Retreat?