News Country Bear Jamboree is getting new songs and acts

[Brer Oswald]

The big thing with Zip is that it is associated with an entire movie they won’t release. Without lyrics Davy and Leader aren’t insensitive by pure association, and have even had those lyrics removed in various forms (Davy not having them on the OG Country Bears nor in Hoop Dee Doo, and Following the Leader having the lyrics removed in a 90’s sing along VHS)

Zip was basically an anthem for Disney for a solid 70 years. Out of the entire Disney library, it’s the most far removed from its origin (and that is likely by design). It’s also easily applicable to anything. The song is so devoid of context it might as well not have any.

The thing with Davy and Following the Leader is that most people probably don’t know about the lyrics. That and racism against Indigenous people not being the “in thing” rn. Whatever the reason, there’s no excuse for Disney. It’s baffling hypocrisy.

 

[Starship824]

haha so was the Big Al statue outside Grizzly Peak River Run a sign of things to come?

I hope so. Bring the bears back to DLR!

 

[Surferboy567]

What’s wrong with someone having a negative reaction?

Nothing, @Starship824 and I were waiting to see who would be the first one following the outpouring of positivity. Since that’s such a rarity to see agreement/positive on a new addition.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If you think you need yet another 10 minutes reel of the same songs beat into your head on vhs tapes from the 90’s…you either have forgotten or don’t get the atmosphere - carefully crafted - at Disney parks.

 

[Aramar]

I like the new version. I like the balance of having original characters (at least for Europeans like me) singing iconic Disney songs. This mix of new and old makes me enjoy the ride more.

 

[donaldtoo]

I knew they’d s crew this up.

 

[Andrew C]

wow...that was just bad.

 

[Moth]

I get it, but for me it landed because of the humorous illustrated visuals of her failing at all those things. If that weren't there I think it would be very out of place. I also like Zootopia. My 2 cents

No, that's fair. It was only the song that didn't land for me haha.

 

[The Leader of the Club]

I loved this. The song choices all seemed to fit the bears and there was still plenty of humor in it. I’m sure some people will continue to complain about the “Disney IP infestation,” but this seemed very tastefully done to me.

 

[the_rich]

Never saw the original but I thoroughly enjoyed that.

 

[DavidDL]

New show looks and sounds great. The smoking fiddle is a great touch for the song it’s played with. Very impressive considering the, what, 5 month turnaround?

 

[Andrew C]

I loved this. The song choices all seemed to fit the bears and there was still plenty of humor in it. I’m sure some people will continue to complain about the “Disney IP infestation,” but this seemed very tastefully done to me.

I don’t notice any humor that really worked. Or charm. Or flow. Or anything that made the previous show good and engaging. Just recycled songs sung with a twang. Stale.

 

[mickEblu]

I hope so. Bring the bears back to DLR!

I wonder where it would go though unless they are just adding some bears to Grizzly River Run. Might be something as small as adding one Big Al AA to the ride. It's hard for me to imagine them building an entire AA show from scratch in the mid 2020's. Granted, they could have just duplicated all the AA's from MK but you still have the infrastructure etc..

 

[The Leader of the Club]

I don’t notice any humor that really worked. Or charm. Or flow. Or anything that made the previous show good and engaging. Just recycled songs sung with a twang. Stale.

The smoking fiddle, the “grab a bear trap” line for Big Al, Buff saying that he’s “stuffed”

There were a lot of moments in here that made me chuckle. But, if it’s not your cup of tea that’s fine.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I knew they’d s crew this up.

I mean…you don’t succeed when you mine the past for current grievances…ever

Or if you have no sense of humor…or can’t explain humor to the little humans in your magical party

 

[Disney Analyst]

Nature is back in balance. The expected ones hate it. The majority are positive or neutral. May peace long reign.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I wonder where it would go though unless they are just adding some bears to Grizzly River Run. Might be something as small as adding one Big Al AA to the ride. It's hard for me to imagine them building an entire AA show from scratch in the mid 2020's. Granted, they could have just duplicated all the AA's from MK but you still have the infrastructure etc..

There’s room at DCA over by Grizzly River - it would fit the theme well and be a nice draw to that side of the park.

 

[marni1971]

There it is! Was waiting on our first negative reaction.

There’s plenty on social media.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

My folks were high on this from the start, and I agree with them. It's not the old show. That's okay. It's really, really good.

The figures look new and their movements are incredibly fluid. The drape and paint work is beautiful (and expensive). The lighting upgrades are very, very well done without being too much. The script has good pacing, cute gags, and memorable moments. The songs are well executed and fit the concept.

While plenty will bemoan the loss of some of the OG songs, this change will endear the original characters to new generations. That's far better than gutting it for a DVC lounge.

 

[JohnD]

So the only song they retained was "We hope ya'll be coming back again." Sure, it works. Wish they kept Bear Band Serenade. Otherwise, I liked it for what it was.