Which is what, maybe a couple hundred extra people per hour? Thats not a lot of gain for millions of dollars in cost. Which means there is a contradiction you can’t on the one hand say it no longer justifies it costs so therefore we have to undertake a project that will not justify its cost.
I’ve not referred to cost as a justification. What I have noted is that the show seems to have lost its appeal to the vast majority of guests, which makes it unsurprising (in my view) that Disney would want to update or even replace it. In another thread, @lentesta shared that CBJ is among the lowest-scoring attractions at the Magic Kingdom, which is valuable information that helps to move us beyond personal hunches and anecdotes. It saddens me that people don’t enjoy what’s currently there, because I think it’s a masterpiece, but I’d rather be realistic about the situation than cling to the hope that Disney is just going to let an unpopular show continue running unchanged.
Popularity and visitation is tied to cost. Saying something is no longer popular enough means it is too expensive to continue to operate.
I'd like to see a chart of CBJ's popularity through the years. @lentesta, how far back does your data go? Was there a time when CBJ was in the top half of the list and it plummeted?
That’s not what I’m saying.
Many country songs historically have been about negatives in life. Some are tongue in cheek, or comedic in verse. Some are sad, cry poor me, look at how bad my life is songs. Some are based on true events in the performers life. Songs evoke many aspects of life, good and bad.
Then you’re the one choosing to ignore how single price admission theme parks operate. Attendance is converted into revenue for each attraction. You can’t divorce the two because you want to.
Well said and I agree with your points. It is not the kids that have a problem with lyrics it is the parents and that is what I was speaking to. Unfortunately, this is the only place in all four parks that have those possible troublesome lyrics, correct? Any other attractions or shows? Not sure it's about being "canceled" but more so about being respectful, no? A few songs in this show are not respectful towards women and I think we can agree on that. Hence maybe not the best place to have it in a family theme park.
60-70%
Which was why I said I agree Disney should be choosy about using songs. Cancelled or taking something away because someone thinks its disrespectful... same thing. We are losing it none the less. There are many things on property you could point to and say thats not being respectful to someone. It all matters now on whose viewpoint is being used and whose voice cries the loudest.
CBJ gets a lot more people than Tiki Room does, based on all the times I have visited. It's always got a decent sized crowd with the exception of opening hour and last hours.
I'm not sure I understand what point you're trying to argue. My views on the matter are determined solely by my desire, as a CBJ fan, to keep the bears around. While I personally wish the show would remain in its current form, I recognise that this isn't a realistic approach for the future and that a more popular show is the best way of ensuring the bears' survival. That's the extent of the point I'm trying to make.
Agreed
you most certainly want to fill every available space.
For a E ticket coaster with individual seating? Sure. For a bench seating show that runs every 15 minutes? No.
Also a great point. This is partly why things like The Horror Make Up Show and Animal Actors are still there since opening day at Universal Studios Florida.
