Yehaa Bob

[mf1972]

we’ve stayed at POFQ the last 3 years, but never made it to POR to see his show. we just never had time. i’ve watched it on youtube & wish i was able to see it in person. this does remind me how upset i was when the world showcase players were let go

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

What continues to blow my mind is that the bobs literally hear the disgruntled comments, yet they continue to pee on on our backs and tell us it’s rain.

 

[noodles]

Last straw.

 

[wdwfan22]

Another factor that probably played into the decision is that Port Orleans Resort isn't reopening this year.

 

[hopemax]

I disagree with this when it comes to Bob. He 100% makes Riverside money in alcohol sales. You ever seen that lounge when he’s playing? It’s jam packed for hours and the majority in there are ordering drinks. If his show is gone when they reopen there is no way that space is anything more than a quiet place to sit with maybe a handful of people in there at a time

But the reality is for the next year, or even multiple years if the resort stays closed longer, they aren’t going to have jam packed bars. It’s a discussion to have post-COVID, if it’s valuable to have a performer in the bar. And with the substantial closure, does it have to be Bob or a newer, cheaper act? (Management question, not mine).

I know we want normal to be soon, but I think these are the decisions that say corporate businesses think normal is a long way off.

 

[Chi84]

I hope they will have some type of entertainment. Yeehaa Bob was never my thing, so I wouldn't mind seeing a different act.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I hope they will have some type of entertainment. Yeehaa Bob was never my thing, so I wouldn't mind seeing a different act.

See that’s the thing with the “eh I never watched xyz” attitude. Whatever is your thing won’t be there either. Unless your thing is immersive silence ala Galaxies Edge.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

See that’s the thing with the “eh I never watched xyz” attitude. Whatever is your thing won’t be there either. Unless your thing is immersive silence ala Galaxies Edge.

Exactly...because bricks and mortar don’t cost anything.
Again, is no one resisting these changes??? ...next thing you know these guys will say Mickey is being sold to Walmart.

 

[Chi84]

See that’s the thing with the “eh I never watched xyz” attitude. Whatever is your thing won’t be there either. Unless your thing is immersive silence ala Galaxies Edge.

That’s not at all what I said. I said I didn’t like Yeeha Bob and would prefer to see him replaced with, oh, someone who doesn’t make my husband sprint in the opposite direction. I love entertainment, which is why I said I hope they continue to have entertainment in that bar.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Just heard about poly performers at everyone’s favorite website...literally, Jesus Christ can’t get here any sooner.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Just heard about poly performers at everyone’s favorite website...literally, Jesus Christ can’t get here any sooner.

Well Hawaiian dancing was never my thing.
I wouldn’t mind seeing a different act.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Well Hawaiian dancing was never my thing.
I wouldn’t mind seeing a different act.

Fire breathing bruh

 

[Chi84]

Well Hawaiian dancing was never my thing.
I wouldn’t mind seeing a different act.

Me too! I love seeing new acts!

 

[Coaster Lover]

The cutting of entertainment isn't unexpected... It's low hanging fruit given the minimal attendance, closed venues, and current restrictions on crowd sizes. The question really is if it will (eventually) be replaced. While we all may consider groups like Voices of Liberty as sacred, there are no shortages of exceptionally tallented acapella singers out there. It could take a while to bring a bunch of new members up to speed, but you could completely disband VoL and recreate a new group that was just as good 9 months later. Same with Dapper Dans, same with Hoop Dee Doo cast, same with many other groups. Disney has had a multitude of Main Street piano players that have come and gone over the years dispute many considering them irreplaceable. While we may have grown to love the chemistry of the current groups, we will learn to love the new groups if/when Disney brings them back. I used to love the group Rockapella when I was a kid... I still enjoy them now even if none of the members are original members. Hopefully, some of these more unique acts will be rehired (if available) when the time is right.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Me too! I love seeing new acts!

I’m giving you a hard time but I much preferred the short lived but amazing Canadian Circus that replaced Off Kilter. Don’t tell anyone though... keep it just between us.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Disney has had a multitude of Main Street piano players that have come and gone over the years dispute many considering them irreplaceable.

Jim has been the full time piano player on Main Street for 35 years. Mark has been the #2 for at least 10 I think, maybe longer.

 

[Chi84]

I’m giving you a hard time but I much preferred the short lived but amazing Canadian Circus that replaced Off Kilter. Don’t tell anyone though... keep it just between us.

I never saw that act. Didn’t like the lumberjacks, though, so not all new acts hit the mark.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

Saw Bob several years ago, and my family and I loved his performance. It really is sad to see his residency end.

 

[UNCgolf]

It's unlikely that any of these acts are going to be replaced any time soon. It's not about hiring someone cheaper; it's about not having to spend any money on that entertainment at all.

 

[Walt d]

Ok, now I’m angry. Sure, so much of what they are cutting hurts but seriously, how much were they paying Bob? One of the best shows on property. How much more can they cut? This really hurts.

Just another cast member making a difference for hundreds of people. Too bad’