A Walt Disney World opening day attraction is about to close and be reimagined. Today, fans stopped by Frontierland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for one last showing of the Country Bear Jamboree. Fans could be seen lined up to see one last show as lines stretched out of the theater and into Frontierland. The show will soon be updated and have a new show reminiscent of the Opry-style shows of Nashville. The bears will be singing Disney songs in arrangements that are inspired by the styles of different types country music. The new show will be called the Country Bear Musical Jamboree.
Daps Magic team member Tracy stopped by the Magic Kingdom to experience the Country Bear Jamboree on its final day. Here are photos and video of this experience.
In December, the Daps Magic team stopped by to see this version of Country Bear Jamboree before it is updated. Here is video of that performance:
The new iteration of the show is set to debut at the Magic Kingdom later this year. What the full show will include isn’t known yet. However, Disney has shared video of a recording session of the Bare Necessities. A specific opening date for this new show hasn’t been revealed yet. Daps Magic will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
Here is what was found on the Walt Disney World website for the Country Bear Jamboree on its last day in its current form:
Country Bear Jamboree
Have a knee-slappin’ good time at this jolly country-and-western musical revue starring a cast of singing bears.
Step inside the rustic theater known as Grizzly Hall and take your seat before the lights dim. Clap along as 18 Audio-Animatronics hillbilly bears play and sing during this 16-minute, foot-stompin’ cele-bear-tion. You’ll hear a medley of original and classic tunes—all performed by the zaniest critters in the woods.
Overflowing with humor, heart and a few surprises, this crowd-pleasing show features a down-home, southern sensibility you and your cubs will love.
Walt Disney’s Pawprints
Country Bear Jamboree is one of the very last attractions that Walt Disney personally helped develop. Originally planned for a never-built Disney ski resort in Mineral King, California, the show with the singing bears happily moved out to Florida in 1971 and has been performing daily at Magic Kingdom park ever since.
What do you think about the new Country Bear Musical Jamboree coming to Walt Disney World Resort? Do you have any predictions on what will be included? Do you have any hopes for songs you’d like to hear? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
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