Maelstrom, The Jungle Cruise and Country Bear Jamboree

[Catzle]

Never been to these. How are they and what to expect?

[r4kids]

The Malstrom is a boat ride in Norway. It's a great little ride. No big drop or turns but very cute. Country Bear is a show with singing bears on a stage. If you have kids under 8 it is great. My older ones aren't as thrilled. The Jungle Cruise is just what it sounds like. A crusie through the jungle. You get to see animals(not real), go through a cave, under a water fall and be entertained by jokes from your captian. It's alot of fun. The Malstrom is in Epcot and the Country Bear's and Jungle Cruise are in Magic Kingdom. Have a great time!

[Jared]

Maelstrom is a boat ride in the Norway pavilion of World Showcase. The trolls and seemingly scary backward plunge down a waterfall are advertised, but the attraction really is not scary. The drop is similar to the dip in Pirates of the Caribbean. After the short ride is a movie about Norway. Many people walk ride through the theater, but I recommend watching it at least once.

Jungle Cruise is a classic Magic Kingdom attraction in Adventureland. The animals are fake, but the charm of the ride is the skipper. Your guide tells incredibly corny-but-cute jokes that will probably make you groan and smile at the same time. Like Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion, ever guest should experience Jungle Cruise because the experience oozes Disney.

Country Bear Jamboree is another classic Magic Kingdom attraction in Frontierland. Aimed at young children, the show features Audio-Animatronic bears playing instruments and singing songs. Some of the jokes are lame, but the music is fun. Even if you do not have small kids, enjoy the presentation at least once.

[kurt]

melsterom is a nice dark ride. about on a level of Pirates. jungle cruise is a nice boat ride through several "lands", but watch out for the puns. Country bear jamboree is a pleasent animatronic show suitable for everyone. its a nice place to sit & rest. the show runs approx 20-30 minutes. enjoy them all.

[mrsgaribaldi]

Maelstrom I like and the Jungle Cruise I love, it's a classic. The Bears I could do without. I think we did it twice. Once just to see it and another time to see the Christmas version. I disliked both of them a great deal

[Catzle]

How far of a walk in Epcot is it. We usually don't go any further than Mexico, we have never walked the whole way. Crazy, I know!

[PrincessAmanda]

Maelstrom is one of my favourite rides at Epcot. It's a great dark ride; however, I find it pretty short.

JC is tons of fun! One of my top 5 favourite rides in the Magic Kingdom.

I haven't visited Country Bears in YEARS and really have no recollection of the ride.

[WVParkfan]

Norway is right beside Mexico in Epcot, and the Maelstrom is awesome!

The Country Bears are cute for little ones, but can be passed-up if you have older kids.

The Jungle Cruise has been the biggest waste of time and space in the MK ever since they opened the Animal Kingdom. There is no nostalgia there, just tired old jokes and "fake" animals with early animatronics. SKIP this ride.

Take my advice, or not.

For us, the JC cost us a half-hour of our lives that we will never get back. Yes, it is that bad.

[Red Randal]

The Jungle Cruise is a boat ride through a jungle containing animatronic animals and hosted by an intentionally corny and over-the-top (live) captain. It is is pretty dated but has been a favorite of mine since my first visit. It is certainly worth doing at least once. (Though I would do my best to avoid waiting very long to ride.)

The Country Bears is even more corny and over-the-top than the JC. It is a concert performed by animatronic bears. My review of the (no longer active) Christmas version should give you a decent feel for what to expect.

And, hey, what do you know? I've got a review of Maelstrom too!

While I find my reviews to be both informative AND entertaining, the comments from my fellow Intercotees will be just as useful.

[LudwigVonDrake]

I always suggest that you try a ride/show once and if you don't like it, you know not to come back. I did that with Stitch's Great Escape and I know never to go back

[DISFREAKS]

Maelstrom a fun ride with a little surprise in the middle.
Jungle Cruise is a classic and the jokes never get old
Country Bears Jamboree is one of my all time favorites. Alot of fun

[Sean Riley Taylor's Mom]

We love all three. Especially Maelstrom. My DD 3, was not too thrilled with the trolls..we just told her to close her eyes. We never used to stay for the film about Norway after the ride. We did once a few years ago and now we stay every time. Great, short show. Stay for it at least once.

Have fun!!

[Sharon1026]

We love all three. Especially Maelstrom. My DD 3, was not too thrilled with the trolls..we just told her to close her eyes. We never used to stay for the film about Norway after the ride. We did once a few years ago and now we stay every time. Great, short show. Stay for it at least once.

Have fun!!

Hello SSR neighbor! LOL the only part I don't care for in Maelstrom is the film. It is a fun little ride...

[SBETigg]

Maelstrom and Jungle Cruise are on our Must-Do list. We haven't been to the Country Bear Jamboree yet either. Maelstrom is lots of fun, but way too short. It can be a little on the hokey side, but a very entertaining Nordic jaunt. Try not to get stuck in the movie afterwards- when the doors open, you can walk straight through the theater to the exit. Not that the movie is that bad, but you'll only want to see it once. The ride you could do over and over.

Jungle Cruise is lots of fun, but very cheesy. You have to be in the mood to go along for the ride, and the joke. I love to do the Jungle Cruise once during the day, and once in the dark.

[Sean Riley Taylor's Mom]

Hello SSR neighbor! LOL the only part I don't care for in Maelstrom is the film. It is a fun little ride...

Hey there. To each their own...lol.

[PhilHarHarMagic]

I had forgotten how short of a ride Maelstrom is, but it is fun.

Country Bears is in need of a rehab - we were in the back few rows, and could "bearly" make out some of the audio. I was thinking that would be a really simple thing to repair with some new speakers.

Jungle Cruise is one of my favorite rides ever. You can basically walk on at night.

[GiltterDisneyGirl]

Oh you should check them out next time you go, they are great. Marlstrom is a very cute and fun ride, totally love it myself. The jungle cruise is a great ride too, and very very funny, (sometimes). country bear jamboree haven't been in since 2003, but it is a cute show, maybe to once every once in awhile.

[What is Idle Prattle For?]

. love to do the Jungle Cruise once during the day, and once in the dark.

Yeah...In fact, since you've never been on The Jungle Cruise I'd recommend going on it at night your first time through.

Not exactly 'scary', but definitely more mysterious when you don't know what's coming up around the next bend.

(Say 'Hi' to 'Dr. Falls' for me)

[LibertyTreeGal]

Maelstrom is okay, done it twice now and I really don't see what the big deal is -- and otherwise I LOVE dark rides. I skip the movie.

I love Country Bears and the Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise is about Disney nostalgia and very corny jokes. It's awesome. You may not understand it now but you'll "get the point, in the end" (That will make more sense after you've ridden)

Country Bears is just plain fun, especially for kids and us old timers. I am bummed they removed it from DL and I won't see it next week. It features such unforgettable hits as:

"Blood on the saddle... Blood on the ground.. and a GREAT BIG PUDDLE of... blood all around." (really hilarious)

"All the guys who turn me on turn me down."

and of course

"Momma don't whup little Buford."

[King Triton]

How far of a walk in Epcot is it. We usually don't go any further than Mexico, we have never walked the whole way. Crazy, I know!

You've been four years in a row and haven't gotten past Mexico!? You were so close...Norway is the next stop.

By the way, walking the World Showcase may be the most enjoyable walk in all of Disney World.