ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Never could get quite enough of these guys -they were indeed scarily good and the rapidly vanishing 'streetmosphere' which acts like this provided was at one time one of the things that made Disney parks stand out.
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Bye Bye Banjo Brothers and Bob
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ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Iger's next Earnings call practically writes itself.
Gross margin at the Parks and Recreation unit increased X to a record level of Y due to a combination of operational efficiencies (what we like to call CUTS) and price increases this in spite of decreased attendance at our Florida properties.
Gross margin at the Parks and Recreation unit increased X to a record level of Y due to a combination of operational efficiencies (what we like to call CUTS) and price increases this in spite of decreased attendance at our Florida properties.
MagicHappens1971
Well-Known Member
Woah entertainment is looking rough
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Yep along with attraction cuts like SGE time for another portion size watch as well
V_L_Raptor
Well-Known Member
Fear not folks, only a matter of time until this comes to Frontierland for musical entertainment
They're previewing at Disneyland first.
MagicHappens1971
Well-Known Member
Although I know its unlikely, a MSEP replacement announcement would be amazing. But that's not happening
OliveMcFly
Well-Known Member
Look how upset people were when Adventurers Club closed, myself included. People love the entertainment and they connect with it so much. It's sad to see such staples being taken out.
entangled
Member
I used to love watching the Banjo Bros set while waiting for FoF to step off. One time I actually shared an elevator backstage with two of them and was incredibly starstruck. Made sure I let them know that they were great and one of my favorite smaller things about WDW. Really sad to hear this. 
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Just another instance of 'Unforgettable happens at WDW' ....
The irony in that statement...
DisneyOutsider
Well-Known Member
This really is a big loss. A Tragedy. The Notorious Banjo Brothers and Bob perfectly encapsulate what makes Disney World 'Special' to us and separates it from all of the rest.
Makes me very nervous about the future direction of the park
Makes me very nervous about the future direction of the park
PizzaPlanet
Well-Known Member
This is likely a result of the muppets coming. Because heaven forbid they actually add to the entertainment budget.
bhg469
Well-Known Member
One of my fondest MK moments was walking up while they started to play "stairway to heaven" mid "dueling banjos"
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
Do we actually know if they were cut, or did the group just retire after a 17 year run? Just wondering, because if they just retired, I would think the chance of a replacement is higher obviously.
DisneyOutsider
Well-Known Member
I would love for that to be the case... I really would.
Unfortunately, they were definitely cut. After 35 years (one six months shy) of Disney loyalty, two of them didn't know what to do. They were hoping maybe Disney would give them another job. I hope so, because they deserve it.
Disney-Trains
Well-Known Member
Banjo Brothers were the definition of what Disney's Live Entertainment used to be. I always thought Disney should give them the saloon, since there is no show in there. Seems like people would enjoy a chance to sit down in the A/C, buy some snacks, and listen to some live music.
Before they were cut from the party, it was an absolute tradition for me and my mom to see them each year at the Halloween Party where they played Halloween songs and dressed up their instruments in green lights and cob webs.
Disney of today continues to hire DJ's to play modern songs, and meanwhile cut a perfectly themed trio that actually plays their instruments.
Before they were cut from the party, it was an absolute tradition for me and my mom to see them each year at the Halloween Party where they played Halloween songs and dressed up their instruments in green lights and cob webs.
Disney of today continues to hire DJ's to play modern songs, and meanwhile cut a perfectly themed trio that actually plays their instruments.
The most common location was on the porch in front of the Country Bear Jamboree. Some times it would be in front of the Frontierland Pin Trading Post and there even had been times they played across the walk where the Woody and Jessie meet and greet location was located. It was really dependent on the sun so guests didn't get too hot or the rain so guests didn't get too wet. Also, the idea was that they were really this roaming surprise band rather than the scheduled entertainment. More than likely, though, they will be in front of Country Bear Jamboree today.