A friend who is down at WDW mentioned that there was another new act at the Canadian Pavilion today - something about circus performers. What is with all the changes to the entertainment there?
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New Act in Canada at Epcot? ... again?
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JIMINYCR
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You can see them on News, Rumors & Current Events... Disney just hasnt found a solid performance for Canada since Off Kilter. Theyll keep trying until they hit on something that can hold guests attention and keep them entertained. Acrobatic stunts and comedy usually can keep people happy, so we will see how this group works out. Off Kilter had a fan base, devoted followers from being around for a long time, which makes it difficult when comparing something new to them. It will be a hard act to follow and to beat.
mouse_luv
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This is hardly new info. Also, I expect them to keep rotating acts in this pavilion until they find one that sticks. I think they look like a good act but question why we needed another acrobatic type performance in the WS when we already have those in multiple other pavilions. But I'm not going to complain because it's not the lumberjacks which were horrible, and no that doesn't make me a diehard Off-Kilter fan. I am just ok with them as well, yes they were the best but that's not the reason I felt the lumberjacks just plain sucked (goodbye excess noise, allergens etc). If I was going to bring anyone back to the world showcase it's Mo'Rockin in Morocco.
Susan Savia
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Bring back Off Kilter.....
SeanWM48
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how were they 'horrible' and how did those guys "plain suck?" do tell. maybe you didn't like the act but to say they weren't talented at what they did is ridiculous, unless you never watched the show which is probably the case. i would never say those guys were bad at their job. maybe you don't like the choice of act but that's just personal opinion.
mouse_luv
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Wow buddy...slow your roll there a bit. First of all, I never said they weren't plain good at being Lumberjacks if that is what they were truly trained in doing. I said as an entertainment act at a Disney Park they didn't fit and they didn't work out clearly or they wouldn't have gotten the "axe." And I can tell you haven't been around here very long when you have 200-some posts in 2 years and then want to come at a forum regular like myself. For your information, I HAVE seen the lumberjacks during their run on several occasions and they just didn't fit and the "show" sucked. That's my opinion as that of others including Disney since they aren't there anymore.
IDK what your hangup is with the lumberjack show, maybe you're bitter because you were one of them and got cut or maybe you never saw them yourself. If you love seeing lumberjacks so much, go to the real Canada or watch them on ESPN yearly when they show the competition. I for one, actually like watching those lumberjacks, but the ones that were at EPCOT not so much.
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Clarissa McDaniel
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I liked the lumberjacks too! It was a neat show with elements that you don't see everyday. I think the entertainment in the pavilions would do better with more publicity.
It seemed to be the majority given the complaints at GR.
For the record I saw the Lumberjacks. Before you jump to another conclusion. And felt sorry for them.
mouse_luv
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Retroman40
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I always felt that the Lumberjacks were doomed from the start. They were kind of like the "rebound boyfriend" - not going to last. They replaced what had essentially become an iconic act. I still go to see OK when they play events like Highland Festivals in the area. I talked to a couple of them after a performance and they were decent cats. I really felt bad for Trad Nation. Again, decent people who's style just never caught on at Epcot. Let's face it, real street players from Quebec are about as "Real Canadian" as you can get. Caught just a bit of the new folks the other day and they look entertaining. The ghost of Off Kilter will haunt the Mill Stage for some time. I have faith that eventually an act will come along that will have some staying power.
wannabeBelle
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I am a big OK Fan as most people are aware of. The Lumberjacks did have some huge shoes to fill and didn't even come close to that. They do have a show on 192 if you still want to go to see them. I don't blame them for replacing OK, that was Disney's idea. I just didn't care for the act at all. I wanted to give Trad Nation a fair shot as the sound was good ( Thank WDWMagic for the videos!) but they were gone before I could get to see them. It was about 4 1/2 months long which seems a pretty odd time frame. Alberta Bound came in which I loved and saw multiple times during the week I was down there in Late May. Of course this act featured 2-3 members of Off Kilter and one of the members of Mulch all of who are super talented. I did stop and see Le Parfaits the last time I was in and other than the paper bag thing when they start the show, which is just weird, found them entertaining. The lead gentleman does seem a little over the top, but the other guys all seemed fun and warm and friendly. If I was walking by I would certainly stop to see them again, but wouldn't make it a point of catching the shows. My understanding is that Disney will be putting in acts on a rotating basis to keep it fresh. We will see how that works out. Marie
epcotisbest
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Yeah, I had some interesting person who has been on here since February jump my case in another thread, calling me an idiot and said I argue with everyone on everything. I got a laugh out of it, especially when he said he was now ignoring me. His loss. I have been contributing here since 2003, and know the difference in arguing and conversation. So this person, who is now ignoring me, made things easier on me as I don't have to waste my time with a hothead.
216bruce
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Didn't really care for either Off Kilter (can't stomach bagpipes) or their replacement 'jacks. The lumberjacks weren't my cuppa tea either (chainsaw noise just isn't pleasant). In all fairness though, they had it really stacked against them because of the hardcore fans. There was a smaller but similar in spirit dislike when "The British Invasion" left after 15 or so years. Them, I miss but the the current act is 'OK'. Just need to play more Beatles. If a WS act changeover is ruining anyone's vacation, you may need to reassess your vacation priorities.
epcotisbest
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I was a big fan of OK, but do agree the Lumberjacks were facing an uphill climb to replace a well-established, well-liked act. I would bet if the Lumberjacks were a long time act, people would be upset when they got replaced too.
I am sure @SeanWM48 is not the only one who liked them, and he or she pointed out they were talented at what they did.
The early Beatles act, when they would come out in different era outfits for each show, was one of our favorites. It had staying power and we used to catch that act several times a day. The show there now we will watch once per trip at most.
SeanWM48
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sorry "vet" next time i'll just nod my head and agree with you. all i'm saying is when you dismissed the act as "horrible" and said they "suck" i found it a shallow review of them at best. regardless of post count i can disagree and debate; it happens.
this is honestly all i'm trying to say, and i agree, if they were the original i am willing to bet they would be the ones missed.
Simba's Mom
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Actually, I wonder if Disney could even get Off Kilter back now. Assuming they let OK go, and OK wanted to stay, I wouldn't put it past OK now to say "If you're going to come crawling back to us, we want BIG BUCKS!" And I can't completely blame OK if they did that. Disney severely underestimated their appeal/fan base.
bethymouse
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Bags over their heads? Really!
