Country Bear Jamboree going into refurb

[Dyanna]

Just heard that this attraction will be heading for a refurb from Sept 1st until Oct 17th. Why do they even have this attraction anyway. In all my times I have been to the world I have only seen it once & never cared to see it again. Can think of other rides/attractions that could use a fixin up rather than this one.
It wont open until the day after we return home from our next trip but cant say I'm gonna lose sleep over this lol.

[Main Street Jim]

Good deal

The audio *really* needed work when I worked there nine years ago...and still needed work when we were there last December.

"Why do they even have this attraction anyway?"

Do you know the story of how/why CBJ even came about? One of Walt's favorites, it was originally designed for a proposed ski resort in California. When the ski resort plans were scrapped, after Walt passed away, an attraction was needed for Frontierland in Florida for "the new park". Besides the Davy Crockett Canoes - oh, and the train station - it was the only attraction in Frontierland on Opening Day, for many years until Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opened in 1980.

It's a cute show, it doesn't take up much space at all, and, during the day - especially in the summer - it's a place to cool off and enjoy some cheesy Disney comedy

[Crow]

yes i heard the story behind it. i dont visit it very often but no harm being there. they shouldnt get ride of all the originals..

[DizneyFreak2002]

Saw it in October and it looked in great condition.. The sound was fine, the AA's worked, which I know is shocking for WDW today LOL... We didn't have any disco bears or bears missing heads (Splash Mountain fans will know what I am talking about here)...

I enjoyed the show... first time I saw it in years... Glad to see this is getting some love...

[TheVBs]

They have it because there are people who love it. We don't go every trip, but when we have gone it's been well attended. There are things we have no interest in doing, but I know they're important to other guests.

[stephicakes]

Yup - I say keep it! A little sad it will be closed when we are there. We don't do it every trip either but we enjoy it when we do. I agree with Main Street Jim - great place to cool off and recharge your batteries before heading back into the heat!

[disneydeb]

They have it for my husband who LOVES it!

[January-2007]

We watch it at least once every trip, sometimes more. We love it.

[TinkerbellT421]

Dbf and I don't see it every trip, but I know we love it when we take the time to see it. I think it's adorable!

[quack arf squeak]

Just like the Hall of Presidents and the Tiki Birds, it's a place to cool down and rest your feet.

[texas211]

Its a great piece of disney history, and a nice little show.

[DisneyDINK]

I still wonder why they don't roatae in the Holiday and Vacation Howdown shows anymore, or do they?

[darthmacho]

Whew! September 1 is our departure day from WDW, which means it will be open during our trip. I'm really looking forward to seeing this again with my kids, so while I'm glad they're giving it loving attention, I'm even happier it's after my trip!

[Stu29573]

We saw it on our last trip, and I was a little concerned that my dw (who hadn't seen it) wouldn't like it. As it turns out, she did! It's not an absolute favorite, but its a nice, friendly, corny show!

[Main Street Jim]

I still wonder why they don't rotate in the Holiday and Vacation Hoedown shows any more, or do they?

They were at least still doing the Christmas shows when I worked there in 2003/2004. I think 2005 was the last year for it, though. "Budget cuts", we got told. They got tired of closing it down for a few days each spring and fall to redecorate and change the show four times a year (Regular, Vacation/Summer, Regular, Christmas, and back to Regular). The Vacation Hoedown hasn't been run since, like 1998, I think (at least the late '90s).

[GBBT]

Blood on the saddle!!!

[kakn7294]

I love Country Bears! I have the ENTIRE soundtrack on my iPhone. I hope that it's even more awesome after the refurb although I think it's in pretty decent shape for it's age anyway.

[Joannelet]

Oh no! We will be there end of Sept and my son loves this. Oh well. I love seeing it through his eyes. He loves the little bear.

[GBBT]

We were there in December and the audio really needed updated.It was muffled,but everything else was fine.

[Goofy4TheWorld]

Its gonna take more than 47 days to rehab Country Bears!