MK Country Bear Jamboree is getting new songs and acts

[GhostHost1000]

Just curious, for those who think the new show is so well done, do you think you would have the same reaction if they would have just reskinned and redone the AAs, remastered and used the original audio and songs, and maybe just added in 1 new song (instead of pushing all Disney movie IP songs)…or are the new songs what you like the most?

 

[threvester]

But it's already popular as it is. There is no reason for it. This isn't going to change the popularity of the CBs at WDW long-term. There will be a mild bump at the start of its lifespan, but it's going to settle into the same level of crowds as the previous version had.

I said the same thing about Tianas. It only makes sense. People who like shows will watch it once a trip and people who dont like shows will skip it...same crowds

 

[zipadee999]

Just curious, for those who think the new show is so well done, do you think you would have the same reaction if they would have just reskinned and redone the AAs, remastered and used the original audio and songs, and maybe just added in 1 new song (instead of pushing all Disney movie IP songs)…or are the new songs what you like the most?

The entire time watching the new show, this is what I was wishing they’d done!

 

[peter11435]

Just curious, for those who think the new show is so well done, do you think you would have the same reaction if they would have just reskinned and redone the AAs, remastered and used the original audio and songs, and maybe just added in 1 new song (instead of pushing all Disney movie IP songs)…or are the new songs what you like the most?

That would have obviously been better for many of us. However there is no reality where that would have been the outcome.

 

[Streetway]

Just curious, for those who think the new show is so well done, do you think you would have the same reaction if they would have just reskinned and redone the AAs, remastered and used the original audio and songs, and maybe just added in 1 new song (instead of pushing all Disney movie IP songs)…or are the new songs what you like the most?

I do feel like the new show would benefit from one or two original songs to mix in. Pianjo in the intro, blood on the saddle in the second reprise of “remember me” at the end. Keep the rest of the show the same mostly, but have some originals for the original fans, while not making taking away from the new stuff.

 

[Admiral01]

Unoriginal and derivative. They ruined another classic. It’s nothing more than bad covers of already overused Disney movie songs that can be heard a dozen other places around the parks. No creativity or original thought. Horrendous.

Disney seems incapable of creating original work for the parks anymore.

 

[John park hopper]

Guests visiting for the first time these songs are new the show is new to them, Old guest such as myself this still holds the nostalgic appeal

 

[GhostHost1000]

Unoriginal and derivative. They ruined another classic. It’s nothing more than bad covers of already overused Disney movie songs that can be heard a dozen other places around the parks. No creativity or original thought. Horrendous.

Disney seems incapable of creating original work for the parks anymore.

It’s an updated showbiz pizza with Disney music

 

[Bocabear]

Most of the songs seemed ok to me except Try Everything and Whole New World... Try Everything doesn't feel like a Disney song, and is certainly not memorable...Whole New World just felt unrelated to anything else in the show... I look forward to seeing it in person...maybe there are some intangibles that don't come across in the video...

 

[Streetway]

Most of the songs seemed ok to me except Try Everything and Whole New World... Try Everything doesn't feel like a Disney song, and is certainly not memorable...Whole New World just felt unrelated to anything else in the show... I look forward to seeing it in person...maybe there are some intangibles that don't come across in the video...

I like a whole new world, because that stupid bit where Wendell rises up and max says “where he comes from” is one of my favorite, and I also thing Wendell rising up with this long intro and coming in with that squeaky “I can show you the world” is good buildup and kinda funny

 

[bwr827]

From someone with zero nostalgia: I thought the previous version was strange and boring.

The new version saves the bears.

Dare I say those who do have nostalgia might want to be thankful Disney found a way to maybe, hopefully keep the bears for decade(s) to come?

 

[Streetway]

From someone with zero nostalgia: I thought the previous version was strange and boring.

The new version saves the bears.

Dare I say those who do have nostalgia might want to be thankful Disney found a way to maybe, hopefully keep the bears for decade(s) to come?

I get why people with no nostalgia don’t like the show. It was the “rocky horror” of Disney imo. I’m happy new people seem to like it! And I’m also happier we still have the bears, like you said.

 

[WorldExplorer]

I didn't see the show until 2020, I was in my 20s and needed to be forced into it because I thought it looked stupid, and it completely won me over.

Just tossing it out there because I'm tired of hearing people talk like only nostalgic people liked the show.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I have been visiting since the late 80's. I like the new show. Maybe I am just so thankful we still have the country bears and not another Moana attraction or another lounge for some special group.

 

[JohnD]

The AAs for the Country Bears are really good and fluid. A great crossover would have been to put them into TBA also. Better than those back-and-forth bears. Would liven up the storyline too.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Dare I say those who do have nostalgia might want to be thankful Disney found a way to maybe, hopefully keep the bears for decade(s) to come?

This sort of framing always seems weird to me. They’re robots. That there are robots in a certain form isn’t at the heart of the experience. A major problem with the creative direction of the parks is that they overly self referential.

 

[WondersOfLife]

I have been visiting since the late 80's. I like the new show. Maybe I am just so thankful we still have the country bears and not another Moana attraction or another lounge for some special group.

Agreed. If it was between losing the shooting gallery or the bears for a lounge, then I'm glad the current version exists.

 

[xipetotec]

Wow. I *hate* this. I was sad to hear they were changing it. But coming with somewhat of an open mind. They've completely killed the soul of the show. No more humor. And just another ad for other Disney IPs and really awkward shoehorning in of songs that don't belong there.

Wow... bummer. This was a show we actually hit more than once during a vacation.... And I'm sure we'll check it out at least ONCE to say we saw it in person... but I think we'll be skipping it after that...

 

[JohnD]

Wow. I *hate* this. I was sad to hear they were changing it. But coming with somewhat of an open mind. They've completely killed the soul of the show. No more humor. And just another ad for other Disney IPs and really awkward shoehorning in of songs that don't belong there.

Wow... bummer. This was a show we actually hit more than once during a vacation.... And I'm sure we'll check it out at least ONCE to say we saw it in person... but I think we'll be skipping it after that...

I hate to see the old show go. We all do. But I didn't see the new show the way you do. I laughed throughout. Sure, I miss Bear Band Serenade which I think could have been retained but overall I thought it was a good show.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Not true. Dark Universe of course timeless monster inspired, but not in the art direction of the classics. It is park specific.

IP based with familiar characters. They're Universal Classic Monsters... It is a huge part of Universal's film history. So yes, they are another IP driven location.

Almost how Pirates of the Cairbbean/Jungle Cruise/Haunted Mansion was not really Treasure Island/African Queen/House on Haunted HIll but certainly inspired by.

I disagree. All original characters not based directly on any existing films... Everything is inspired by "something." But they aren't IPs.

Celestial Gardens also throws that entirely out the window. It may not be as rich but it is its own environment.

I agree with this one. Granted, it's mostly just a main hub. Like the opening of Islands of Adventure, but with some rides and more grand. It's not one of those "ports" though.

Also event wise HHN has more than half of its experience not tied into outside Intellectual Property. Some of the In-house typically end up being the most popular or near it as time goes on.

Touche.

Other special events have had in house environments made for them.

Eh. Special events are kind of a moot point though, in the grand scheme of theme parks. That's of course, just my opinion, though.

Volcano Bay is a waterpark, but it is a completely original backstory. I don't think Disney would do Blizard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon the same way again, nor have they since.

Agreed.

Universal was the last major FL theme park to build original theme park lands in 1999, IOA had two original lands (and 2017 if you count Volcano Bay) and will be the next to do it with Epic Universe. Disney has actually taken some of their original lands and are changing them to IP layovers or have already.

I don't really count Volcano Bay... A water park is a water park. I actually hate that they label it a theme park. Themed or not. Disney doesn't even do that with theirs.

I am also still not considering the hub a "land." If it had its own little port of entry and was designated one of the themed destinations, then I could say 'yeah.' Much like how you can consider The Lost Continent a land at Islands of Adventure...

...For instance, I also don't consider Main Street USA at MK a main 'land.' Even though it technically has some attractions, shows, and entertainment. Same goes for The Oasis at Animal Kingdom.