Four for a Dollar is no more...

[wannabeBelle]

Hey there Sen, Great to see you again!!!!! I got back confirmation that the Vinyls a 50's/60's band that played in front of Mel's Diner in Universal has had their contract dropped. One less reason for me to leave property!!!!! Belle

 

[wannabeBelle]

And another one.....Leon Gregory one of the piano players in the Rose & Crown is being let go as well. His last day is the 27th of September. A friend of mine is down there now and heard about this. The Pub wont be the same without him. Belle

 

[JimboJones123]

So, if my count was correct,

100% endorsement of Four for a Dollar from members here. Usually there will be at least a few that side the opposite view, if nothing more than to play devils advocate for EVERY TOPIC EVER POSTED HERE. But this time, there is none of that.

If it's a budget issue, I'm sure most would agree that you could cut the Streetmosphere team LONG before you should cut these guys. It's like 2 shows for 1 when you visit. The fist time to see them is pure magic. Second time, you hope they will be there and smile a little to yourself when they show up, or you forget about them til you see the fist guy adjust the mic. Then it's an ear to ear grin when you remember how great this extra treat really is.

There may not be another show at WDW that commands the attention that these performers do. They are a delight and joy that has led me to get 2 CDs so far and suggest to friends that they show up extra early for the show to "get good seats". I've had several friends thank me for the unexpected delight.

Boo to management on this on.

Boo
Boo
Boo

 

[pianoman]

I will be there on September 20 to cheer them on. Anyone else?

 

[JimboJones123]

If somebody could grab video, that would be really nice to see.

 

[Biff215]

So, if my count was correct,

100% endorsement of Four for a Dollar from members here. Usually there will be at least a few that side the opposite view, if nothing more than to play devils advocate for EVERY TOPIC EVER POSTED HERE. But this time, there is none of that.

If it's a budget issue, I'm sure most would agree that you could cut the Streetmosphere team LONG before you should cut these guys. It's like 2 shows for 1 when you visit. The fist time to see them is pure magic. Second time, you hope they will be there and smile a little to yourself when they show up, or you forget about them til you see the fist guy adjust the mic. Then it's an ear to ear grin when you remember how great this extra treat really is.

There may not be another show at WDW that commands the attention that these performers do. They are a delight and joy that has led me to get 2 CDs so far and suggest to friends that they show up extra early for the show to "get good seats". I've had several friends thank me for the unexpected delight.

Boo to management on this on.

Boo
Boo
Boo

I've also seen nothing but positive comments on several message boards discussing this cut. I think it could be argued that these guys make a bigger impact on the guest experience than some much more expensive entertainment found throughout WDW.

I just don't understand how these guys have survived some other tough economic/attendance periods at Disney, but now suddenly get a month's notice after over a decade of employment.

I second your boo's and will add a fourth to express my utter disappointment with Disney on this one.

Boo
Boo
Boo
Boo!

 

[RogueHabit]

Well, I just send this to WDW email, though I fulkly expect it to be ignored.

Dear Disney, I want to express my disapproval of the WDW decision to cut the '4 for a Dollar' pre-show from the Beauty and the Beast performances in Disney Hollywood Studios, from September.

I, like many others, believe that this act is one of the best bits of live entertainment available at Walt Disney World and to cut it is an unbelievably niaive move.

To new visitors, seeing them for the first time, it was a wonderful surprise. For return visitors it was one of the only reasons to go see the BatB show. This year we will not visit that show.

Disney, get your heads on straight. 4 for a Dollar should NEVER have been released from their contract.

Yours

An Unhappy WDW veteran of 11 visits and counting

 

[RogueHabit]

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[disneyworld07]

Thats a real shame - those guys were great. Although i have to say i am a little disappointed that so many of you want to see Beauty and the Beast replaced. That show has a hell of a lot of sentimental value for all of my family and everytime i have watched it (3 times) i have always been impressed with how well it represented the film. I love that show and it seems everythingi love about Disney - all the larger than life stuff - the wand, the pink cake castle etc (all the stuff we never see in the uk) is what you all hate.

Anyway... shame the guys are done.

 

[RogueHabit]

TBH, I used to like the show, but on thelast 2 occasions I saw it, both in 2006, it just looked aweful.

 

[dreamfinder]

I just don't understand how these guys have survived some other tough economic/attendance periods at Disney, but now suddenly get a month's notice after over a decade of employment.

I agree that letting them go is pretty cruddy as its always a good show. However a months notice is pretty darn good. Most places only give weeks, or even less when letting someone go. I know of a few people who had 40 yrs plus get let go with no notice. It happens.

 

[Einselen]

If somebody could grab video, that would be really nice to see.

You mean of the last day? I doubt much will be said or done, but maybe the guys will mention something about thank you for the years of being able to perform.

 

[RogueHabit]

You mean of the last day? I doubt much will be said or done, but maybe the guys will mention something about thank you for the years of being able to perform.

TBH I would expect them to be gagged by Disney from passing any comment on thier own departure.

 

[Einselen]

TBH I would expect them to be gagged by Disney from passing any comment on thier own departure.

In park maybe, but on Return 2 Zero's myspace page they already have announced their last performance.

I would only think Disney would let them say thank you for the years so that way if someone goes within the last week or so they might get notice that the act will not be around longer as I am sure people will return and wonder what happened to them.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Maybe its the first steps in chopping Booty and the Beest? I thnk it needs a Ratatouille make over, its soooo 80s in its present state. The popular beat combo are just casualty's in a larger game.

 

[DMC-12]

Maybe its the first steps in chopping Booty and the Beest? I thnk it needs a Ratatouille make over, its soooo 80s in its present state. The popular beat combo are just casualty's in a larger game.

Now there is a show I would not mind watching multiple times.

:lookaroun

 

[drp4video]

I remember the first time I went to BAB and had no clue about Four For A Dollar. The people we were with knew about them and made sure we got to the show early. Adter I saw them for the first time, the ONLY reason I went back to see BAB was for Four For A Dollar. I am so sad that they will no longer be there! I love them!

 

[EPCOTGAL1]

I remember the first time I went to BAB and had no clue about Four For A Dollar. The people we were with knew about them and made sure we got to the show early. Adter I saw them for the first time, the ONLY reason I went back to see BAB was for Four For A Dollar. I am so sad that they will no longer be there! I love them!

ditto!

 

[kuhlkid07]

wat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they were awesome

 

[brucie]

Awwww that sucks those guys were by far the best of that show. Terrible move by Disney