EPCOT Entertainment cuts

[PhotoDave219]

Belle... I know you are a big Off Kilter fan like myself. Have you personally talked to the members of Off Kilter? How are they feeling about this move? Perhaps some of it was their decision? I can understand that 17 years playing the same gig could be quite tiresome .

I cant address the question like Marie can as she's better connected with them.

HOWEVER.

When we're looking at almost all the Equity entertainment around Epcot rumored to be cut by the end of the fiscal year, it does not like sound like it would their decision.

 

[culturenthrills]

First the Ziti Sister's and now this. I thought WS couldn't get any worse. What the hell do they think people are gonna do. They aren't going to be spending money. You see so many people at Off Kilter and Mo'rockin who stop to get drinks or food before they see the show. This is so freakin stupid. And they are doing this right as F&W is going to start. They are gonna have some ed off people.

 

[PhotoDave219]

First the Ziti Sister's and now this. I thought WS couldn't get any worse. What the hell do they think people are gonna do. They aren't going to be spending money. You see so many people at Off Kilter and Mo'rockin who stop to get drinks or food before they see the show. This is so freakin stupid. And they are doing this right as F&W is going to start. They are gonna have some ed off people.

I mean, if theyre gonna cut anything, start with the drum show in Japan. By my quick math, they & the mariachi band would be the only equity gigs left.

 

[Captain Neo]

Mo Roacin was one of the best acts to see in Epcot. I can't believe they would do this!

 

[Mike S]

Where is Off Kilter? I might go see them this weekend when I'm there. I hope British Revolution doesn't get cut, there will be hell to pay if that happens.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Cutting 4 acts at once sounds extreme, even by Disney standards.

Do they really think nobody is going to notice?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Where is Off Kilter? I might go see them this weekend when I'm there. I hope British Revolution doesn't get cut, there will be hell to pay if that happens.

Stage on your right hand side walking from Canada to UK.

 

[raymusiccity]

Cutting 4 acts at once sounds extreme, even by Disney standards.

Do they really think nobody is going to notice?

Seems like knee jerk reactions to acts being 'cut'. Haven't they already stated that they're being replaced by other acts? I'm sure there were many distraught reactions 17 years ago when Off Kilter replaced a then popular group.

 

[MarkTwain]

Mo Rockin (and especially their belly dancer) draw an enthusiastic crowd every time they go on; I can't believe they would cut them. They may well be the biggest reason people stop at the Moroccan pavilion.

Here's hoping that the information isn't true, or if it is, that the acts will be replaced with acts comparable in quality.

 

[TRONorail12]

The World Showcase bands are some of the best things about Epcot. Unfortunately, having dealt with the music industry before, musicians don't come cheap. I just hope the money they are saving is being allocated for something better than a new paint job in Future World or Starbucks.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Seems like knee jerk reactions to acts being 'cut'. Haven't they already stated that they're being replaced by other acts? I'm sure there were many distraught reactions 17 years ago when Off Kilter replaced a then popular group.

I'll do some digging around tomorrow… but it does not sound like that is the case.

 

[marni1971]

musicians don't come cheap.

Neither does admission to Epcot
Nor an after hours upcharged pay-extra party

 

[seahawk7]

I mean, if theyre gonna cut anything, start with the drum show in Japan. By my quick math, they & the mariachi band would be the only equity gigs left.

You don't like the taiko drummers?

 

[Jon81uk]

Keeping the same entertainment in the parks year after year contributes to the staleness of WDW. These acts get old very quick.

Yep, if the same band has been performing for 17 years then maybe it is time for something new. Heres hoping they replace with something else. Personally I would remove the band from futureworld first.

 

[DMC-12]

Nooo! Not Mo Rockin!!



Off Kilter.. meh.. if I wanted to hear a slightly average cover band... I can do that at any dive bar near me.

 

[Bolt]

They just built that stage last year - seems a little odd to cut that.

 

[harveyt0206]

Love Mo Rockin'. Love Off Kilter. This is sad. I hate to see performers out of work.

 

[John]

Even if these acts do get replaced ( I aint buying it ) this isn't the way to go about it. You don't change out so many fan favorites all at once. It changes the dynamics of the place. And IF these acts are being cut, the idiots running the place don't/wont care until people stop going. To those who are upset about these moves need to have your voices heard.....and not on a fan forum. Write letters. STOP GOING! Yes I do have one more trip planned for January and that's it for me.

 

[GhostHost1000]

some complain about the parks being stale...yet when a change is made they get mad?

I think those are great entertainment acts as well...but I don't think we should always assume the worst when something goes away that nothing (maybe even better) will ever replace it

 

[Clamman73]

I was hoping to see MoRockin since Maelstrom will have just closed when I get there on the Sept 29th. But like it was said, they redid the stage where MoRockin plays and Spice Road Table doesn't really hold a crowd in that area, so they must have some replacement.