Canadian Lumberjack Show to open at Epcot's Canada Pavilion in early October

[216bruce]

See you found truly Canadian..lol. Bob and Doug are an icon, eh. However I think the next generation are not buying into the Great White North routine which is a shame.

Of course in basketball we are #wethenorth which I think is fabulous.

"Beauty eh! and take off!"

 

[eeyoremum]

"Beauty eh! and take off!"

 

[roj2323]

it's all good until a kiddo gets a wood chip to the eye.

 

[eeyoremum]

it's all good until a kiddo gets a wood chip to the eye.

What happens if one of the Lumberjacks gets hurt in front of an audience?

 

[roj2323]

What happens if one of the Lumberjacks gets hurt in front of an audience?

You will see a quick return of the band?

 

[ChrisFL]

You will see a quick return of the band?

I think we'll see a return of nothingness to the area more likely

 

[RSoxNo1]

Is Red Green available?

 

[note2001]

I have a Rubbermaid tote filled with old LPs from my Grandmother's collection from back when they lived up north. They're guaranteed 100% purchased in Canada, hence Canadian Entertainment. Got some bagpipes, some folk, a bit of religious stuff in there too. I'll donate them to the cause if Disney can dig up a player for the old 33 1/3s.

 

[JEANYLASER]

this awesome news! I watch those in ESPN!

 

[CeciliaKy]

I am not familiar with Reddit, but I can tell you those words of wanting to continue were from the band members themselves, all of the substitutes I spoke with ( 3 to be exact) and two of the full time members. None were happy about having to leave such a great gig. I can certainly understand that one. How many musicians do you know that have a full time gig playing music with a steady paycheck and full time employment benefits including health insurance, and vacation time?? They would be very foolish to terminate a job like that if there was any other choice. Marie

Jason Thomas has been posting similarly on Facebook. I think that would be a very credible source.

I've also seen similar ^^ on another WDW board, posted by someone with close connection to the band.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Wow that was fast of the Mouse to replace Offkilter so quickly! I feel like they used to have a Lumberjack something or other back in the 90's just me?

 

[wannabeBelle]

Jason Thomas has been posting similarly on Facebook. I think that would be a very credible source.

I've also seen similar ^^ on another WDW board, posted by someone with close connection to the band.

Jason is one of the two full time band members I was referring to. I am completely confident that they still wanted this gig. Marie

 

[CeciliaKy]

Jason is one of the two full time band members I was referring to. I am completely confident that they still wanted this gig. Marie

I have complete confidence in your info, Marie

One of my favorite parts of the video was Jason taking all the pics with his phone, just soaking it all in.

But this thread is about the lumberjacks. So, yeah ... LOL

 

[MaryJaneP]

Yay! We can most certainly enjoy a comedic/athletic celebration of deforestation. Awesome! By degrees.

 

[216bruce]

What happens if one of the Lumberjacks gets hurt in front of an audience?

There will be two lines for two shows, like Mission: Space. One Lumberjack show- team Green's show will be 'milder' and have some chainsaws, axes and noise. Team Orange's show, the not milder one, will add flying appendages....bring ponchos!

 

[NMBC1993]

What happens if one of the Lumberjacks gets hurt in front of an audience?

New Festival Pavilion...Featuring Frozen

 

[PhotoDave219]

it's all good until a kiddo gets a wood chip to the eye.

He's lucky if its only a wood chip.

 

[doctornick]

I think you probably hit the nail on the head there. I mean sure, I might stop and bop along for five or ten minutes to a band - but I also acknowledge what they are, temporary entertainment. I'm not a local, so I'm not showing up to shows as part of my Friday night routine.

Instead, I'm looking for a bit of ambiance as I tour the Canadian pavilion, and if it happens to be between showtimes, I likely wouldn't swing back by. I can bet that most visitors fall in my camp. The shows enhance the world, and if they are truly, truly bad there will be backlash, but otherwise it will be considered personal taste as to whether you stand and watch or move on.

I have no problem with Epcot having cuts of longstanding entertainment to allow for a change in the line-up. Maybe I'll eat my words if it turns out these lumberjacks are some awful act that is just so beyond my wildest dreams of terrible. Likely I won't. I'll fall into a camp of, "it wasn't for me," or, "yes, I watched the whole show."

This pretty much describes me. I don't seek out or plan to watch WS entertainment. I walk around the pavilion and if something is going on, I might sit and watch. This lumberjack show doesn't particular peak my interest, but I'd still give it a shot if it's going own when I'm around. And, honestly, looking at the video it seems moderately amusing and certainly distinct from other WS offerings -- which is a good thing in terms of offering guests a variety of options for entertainment.

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

They did not know they were being terminated until literally the night I posted this and would have continued happily performing at EPCOT for years to come. They absolutely wanted to be saved, but Disney wasn't budging on this one at all. They certainly were not ready to hang up the kilts and the band is every bit as devastated at the fans are. It is heartbreaking. Marie

I can back Marie up here. As soon as I heard I called one of the guys. He was gutted and couldn't even talk about it. His wife was almost in tears. I spoke with her yesterday and she said that they are still in shock and that it's surreal to think that he won't be back on that stage.

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

Does Kali River Rapids and the Land know that Canada is now promoting deforestation as entertainment? I think they would have some words. The rapids will picket chanting "You're a Lumberjack and that's NOT OK!" while the Land waves "Save our Trees" signs.