Rumor Country Bear Jamboree to be Replaced by Toy Story Show?

[Tom P.]

FWIW, Tom Bricker and the folks over at Disney Tourist Blog are running with this as well and saying they think it has validity, even though The Site That Shall Not Be Named is still the original source. Not sure if that actually lends any credence to it or not, but there it is.

 

[JenniferS]

If this rumor came from you know who, then I would disregard this completely.

Bricker is running with it too. He is referencing Corless’ post, but finds it “highly credible”.

 

[Kman101]

Usually at least half full every time ive been.

That’s subjective. I’ve had mostly full shows.

 

[Kman101]

I think it would be a good attraction. However, add it somewhere else in Frontierland. Add it for more capacity.

Or add it to, you know the land featuring said toy characters ... lol!!! And to the park that desperately needs more to do.

 

[wedenterprises]

The real problem I have with this concept (I won't even give them the respect of calling it a rumour) is that Woody's Roundup is a television show. Belongs in DHS.

If they can cheaply pull crowds away from the bigger rides without adding capacity to the park then I'm all for it.

 

[Coaster Lover]

Move CBJ to a permanent home at Fort Wilderness and I'm OK with this.

As a standalone attraction, probably wouldn't happen, but maybe making a QS venue at Ft. Wilderness, Wilderness Lodge, or Reflections where the show runs as background entertainment in a saloon shaped/inspired dining area could work? The obvious choice for such a venue would be Pioneer Hall, but I think the thought of ending Hoop-Dee-Doo would cause an even bigger uproar than the thought of ending CBJ...

 

[SoupBone]

So who's organizing the sit in?

 

[NemoRocks78]

Nothing I know of. I know of a proposed content update for the 50th but that’s all.

@marni1971 has spoken, folks. Time to lock the thread. Let's move on...

 

[SteamboatJoe]

At least when they killed Toad, we still had another domestic version of it in existence; even if it was the inferior version.

 

[Imagineer999]

So who's organizing the sit in?

I'd be proud to do it!

 

[NemoRocks78]

FWIW, Tom Bricker and the folks over at Disney Tourist Blog are running with this as well and saying they think it has validity, even though The Site That Shall Not Be Named is still the original source. Not sure if that actually lends any credence to it or not, but there it is.

When did Tom Bricker become a source for this kind of stuff?

 

[Spash007]

Sometimes, in between my bewilderment and amusement, I start feeling bad for clickbait. I don't think he made this story up for clicks (the land and sea on the other hand...), since he wrote a huge essay on why this is a bad idea. Instead, I think he just has some REALLY bad sources, or sources that enjoy pulling his leg.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

I have no problem with the concept. Woody is a good ol' Western cowboy sheriff, which could do well if taken as literal fact. No plastic heads, no torn stitching, YOU are in the wild west with actual sheriff Woody.

But I 1) doubt credibility of anything Tom says and 2) don't particularly care for the toy story IP. Not for replacement.

Use your "Blessing of Space," WDW, and spend that money on new attractions, while maintaining and upgrading show on existing ones.

 

[Kman101]

The real problem I have with this concept (I won't even give them the respect of calling it a rumour) is that Woody's Roundup is a television show. Belongs in DHS.

If they can cheaply pull crowds away from the bigger rides without adding capacity to the park then I'm all for it.

Yep! I’ve wanted a show like this ... in Toy Story Land! They need to add not replace but when you have a country western themed theater all ready to go .... I sadly get why they make these short sighted decisions. Short term gain but long term? Won’t help much and it will eventually pull half the crowds.

They need to realize these shows aren’t going to play to packed houses IP or not! But I’m sure it will initially. If it’s good that’s great, but I’m not here for this. Happy 50th WDW! Let’s replace the classics!

While not the same, I see they forgot how much of a dud Under New Management was. Can’t we get Stitch or Moana in the Tiki room over this? I’m desperate ...

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 has spoken, folks. Time to lock the thread. Let's move on...

Not yet. I can’t say it’s not true, just that I haven’t heard of it myself.

CBJ attracts under half of park attendees. The percentage is in the high 30s. But over half of those who do attend rate it as excellent. And like I said I know of proposals for a refresh for the 50th. But not a wholesale IP rebuild.

 

[Kman101]

When did Tom Bricker become a source for this kind of stuff?

He’s not. Though I’m sure he’s met some folks who “know” things. It’s not hard. But my guess he’s just regurgitating it from his blogger friends.

 

[SteamboatJoe]

A really well-done version of this could probably fit in the expansion pad next to Splash but they obviously don't want to spend the cash to do something like that.

 

[Kman101]

Not yet. I can’t say it’s not true, just that I haven’t heard of it myself.

CBJ attracts under half of park attendees. The percentage is in the high 30s. But over half of those who do attend rate it as excellent.

But not that long ago the show wasn’t really in danger, as you said it gets solid guest satisfaction scores from what I heard which trust me is very little. Is Chapek changing a lot of things that were once planned?

Curious how this guy knows more than you

 

[Kman101]

A really well-done version of this could probably fit in the expansion pad next to Splash but they obviously don't want to spend the cash to do something like that.

Not when a theater already exists :/ this would be such a great addition to Toy Story Land!

 

[SteamboatJoe]

He’s not. Though I’m sure he’s met some folks who “know” things. It’s not hard. But my guess he’s just regurgitating it from his blogger friends.

What I saw came across as "this sounds logical given recent trends and company directives" but not confirmation.