What is the best 'diversion' act among WDW's 4 parks?

[Sonconato]

Our favorite is The JAMMitors at Epcot. Try to catch them every visit to Epcot.

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That's Dale, Paul, and Jason; all long-time WDW veterans. Paul has been at Epcot since opening day, originally with the Future Corps. He invented their signature triple bass drum. Jason has been with WDW for around seventeen or eighteen years. He was in the Village Beatniks, I believe is still in Swotu Wayä, substituted for Scotty in Off Kilter, and probably much more (I do not know his entire history). I never saw it, but he was also in The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic. Here is Paul on his triple bass drum:


Also, my favorite "diversion" act is hands-down Burudika. They offer so much to the atmosphere of the Africa pavilion in AK. I filmed this, and apologize in advance for the quality of the video.

 

[KINGLOUIS1993]

I like the Jammitors too, very talented.

 

[Damon7777]

Someone already brought up gorillas and that is misplaced for this topic.....wandering ubiquitous ducks are are not a bona-fide diversion either....so obviously neither would a manatee qualify.

I am talking about acts/performances-- scheduled choreography-- that serve as diversions on the main paths other than parades, fireworks, meet Rafiki and Stitch

Typically these acts have no real specific "home". Their venue is more nebulous..... they bring what they got to the walkway, perform, and then carry their tools of trade, props with them when they are done. As for the guest these diversions come across as impromptu.... as if they just show up, do their thing, then pack up.
Some acts do have a specific homes like the Cpt Jack nonsense and his stage or the Jedi training but most do not.

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

The exploration trails at Animal Kingdom.

 

[noodles]

Green Army Men

 

[Occasional Guest]

I like the juggler with the whistle in the Italy Pavilion of EPCOT. No idea what the act is called. It's really cool how he gets the kids involved.

 

[wdwfan757]

I like the juggler with the whistle in the Italy Pavilion of EPCOT. No idea what the act is called. It's really cool how he gets the kids involved.

i was just thinking about this guy when I saw the thread title. This guy and the guy that climbs up all the chairs are two of my favorites

 

[nickys]

Someone already brought up gorillas and that is misplaced for this topic.....wandering ubiquitous ducks are are not a bona-fide diversion either....so obviously neither would a manatee qualify.

I am talking about acts/performances-- scheduled choreography-- that serve as diversions on the main paths other than parades, fireworks, meet Rafiki and Stitch

Typically these acts have no real specific "home". Their venue is more nebulous..... they bring what they got to the walkway, perform, and then carry their tools of trade, props with them when they are done. As for the guest these diversions come across as impromptu.... as if they just show up, do their thing, then pack up.
Some acts do have a specific homes like the Cpt Jack nonsense and his stage or the Jedi training but most do not.

Hang on, if they don't have a venue and the times aren't listed, then they can't be classed as "scheduled" can they?

And .... ducks absolutely should count! And so should Cinderella's sisters!

What about the trains? They have a "scheduled choreography" and I can watch them for half an hour.....

But I would vote for Citizens of Hollywood. And the long gone Blues Brothers band.

 

[Damon7777]

times aren't listed, then they can't be classed as "scheduled" can they?

I was saying "scheduled choreography" as in prescribed movements and scripts.......meaning they have a routine

I guess you thought I was talking about time per se

 

[Damon7777]

Also, some diversions do have posted times like China acrobats but many do not

 

[nickys]

I was saying "scheduled choreography" as in prescribed movements and scripts.......meaning they have a routine

I guess you thought I was talking about time per se

Well, I was trying to funny. That worked well then, didn't it?

 

[Damon7777]

I see
Now I got it
: )

 

[Gainesvillain]

Definitely the Muppets "Great Moments in History" in Liberty Square.

 

[Po'Rich]

I also really like Burudika, and I also used to really enjoy Chakranadi.

 

[LUVofDIS]

Definitely the Muppets "Great Moments in History" in Liberty Square.

This is one of the best, that with Citizens of Hollywood.

 

[Kevin_W]

Futureworld Brass? Kids of the Kingdom?

No? Okay, Main St Philharmonic.

I was a pretty good singer and trumpet player at once point. I think I could hold my own with the Voices of Liberty or Dapper Dans. But the Main St. Philharmonic? No way - those guys are way out of my league even at my best.

 

[JustAFan]

I like the juggler with the whistle in the Italy Pavilion of EPCOT. No idea what the act is called. It's really cool how he gets the kids involved.

Sergio ... and it is entertaining. He pulled my son from the crowd once. A lot of fun!

 

[OG Runner]

Our favorite is The JAMMitors at Epcot. Try to catch them every visit to Epcot.

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Absolutely!

 

[TraderSam]

Anyway. The Citizens Of Hollywood for me. They’re always entertaining and really know how to work the crowd.
It’s especially fun when the “director” and “producer” decide to stage a scene to be acted out by the park guests.

Absolutely. Was going to write this exactly but you beat me to it. The Citizens of Hollywood are one of WDW's best kept secrets.

 

[Disneyfreak Jen]

I second Off Kilter! I miss them.

I enjoy Alberta Bound and the drummers in Japan.