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'The Tropicals' band leaving Disney's Animal Kingdom in October
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David S.
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Sad news. They were my favorite live entertainers at Animal Kingdom and I LOVE the sound of steel drums. On a similar note, I miss the steel drums in Adventureland, as well.
Unfortunately, this doesn't surprise me since many of my favorite World Showcase live entertainers have been cut in the last few years as well
It seems like every year there are live entertainment cuts around this time...
Unfortunately, this doesn't surprise me since many of my favorite World Showcase live entertainers have been cut in the last few years as well
It seems like every year there are live entertainment cuts around this time...
COProgressFan
Well-Known Member
It's a shame; to me Disney is totally dumbing-down their entertainment all over the resort.
With the general exception of at Epcot, the removal of live entertainment (and the subsequent dumbing down to foam-head character entertainment only) has been part of the agenda of WDW management for a number of years. It has been the worst at MK, but what makes the DAK cutbacks so terrible is that park is already short on things to do, and it doesn't look like there have been any announcements about replacement acts. All this from the supposed "flagship" resort of the world-reknowned "Disney Parks".
The bottom line is that live entertainers have talent, are unionized, and require more pay than college kids dancing around in character costumes for minimum wage. Apparently Disney thinks they are not "magical" enough to justify the cost. Its a shame, because live music and entertainment can truly take an ordinary setting and make people's experience special. You know, the whole point of Disney parks in the first place.
MarkTwain
Well-Known Member
^ Yep, IMO, this is getting pretty insulting, that they think they can continue to cut this kind of entertainment so frequently while continuing to raise the price. I don't see why Disney can't spare the money for a few live acts at each park - live entertainment is a staple even at hometown parks and parks such as Busch Gardens and Universal. And rubber heads aren't really an adequate replacement...
mickeysaver
Well-Known Member
Why is it the things that have made the most magic during my trips are the things that seem to disappear without great reason? Very sad to hear that they fellas are leaving. I have always made a point to stop and enjoy their music and magic.
Remember when, strolling banjo players where in the (now) Garden Grill? Remember when, while waiting in long lines roaming entertainers would show up and perform? Off topic, remember when every ride/attraction did not exit into a gift shop?
Is Off Kilter next? Three rows of benches were two rows last month!
Is Off Kilter next? Three rows of benches were two rows last month!
RunnerEd
Well-Known Member
The Village Beatincks....great guys and a great band.....gone :hurl:
Captain Chaos
Well-Known Member
I remember those guys playing one day when I was on line waiting to get into the theater for Nemo. They were very goood. Sorry to see them go.
New entertainment offering, while waiting for Nemo, take in the sounds and music of LEMON MOUTH!!!!!
New entertainment offering, while waiting for Nemo, take in the sounds and music of LEMON MOUTH!!!!!
Lucky
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Trinidad & Tobago is populated mostly by descendants of Asian immigrants and African slaves.
sublimesting
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Polydweller
Well-Known Member
Someone's been to Wikipedia....
Actually, a friend from Trinidad who happens to play a steel drum. But I like your message.
Crush Dude!
Back from WDW!Counting down to DLP in November!
If Off Kilter or the Jammitors are next im gonna be :zipit::zipit::zipit::fork:
sublimesting
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I was gonna say, that is an odd bit of trivia to have picked up.
Polydweller
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My forte really. For some reason odd things stick in my mind. Now the important stuff
ryanduggers
Member
It is Animal kingdom not "Africa Kingdom".
It dosen't matter who came up with the drums, they sound cool.
I bought a steel drum CD at CBR in 1997.
It dosen't matter who came up with the drums, they sound cool.
I bought a steel drum CD at CBR in 1997.
This has now been delayed until November
http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...e-Tropicals'-last-performance-day-delayed.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...e-Tropicals'-last-performance-day-delayed.htm
janoimagine
Well-Known Member
Good news ... hopefully they push it even longer or change their minds alltogether. These guys are really good.
MysticOrient
Member
Saw them last week
We just got back and they were there. There was a little boy (maybe 4/5?) who was just JAMMING OUT to them! Even the guys were all giggling and loving watching this little guy rock out the steel drums. They applauded him at the end of their set.
Bottom line, though, I really like these guys and hope that they stick around indefinitely.
We just got back and they were there. There was a little boy (maybe 4/5?) who was just JAMMING OUT to them! Even the guys were all giggling and loving watching this little guy rock out the steel drums. They applauded him at the end of their set.
Bottom line, though, I really like these guys and hope that they stick around indefinitely.