LP Lotion: New Country Bear Jamboree Opens at the Magic Kingdom

Originally Posted By AutoPost

This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1375.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: New Country Bear Jamboree Opens at the Magic Kingdom</b></a>
Video, pictures and a detailed look at the changes in the newly reopened Country Bear Jamboree at the Magic Kingdom.

 

Originally Posted By sjdimon

Well, based on the video - it looks like they tightened up the show a bit (sort of like what they did to the Disneyland Tiki Room). I think it flows alright - though there will be a perception that it has some abrupt jumps (that's because we are all so used to the old show that we could sing it in our sleep). Put it this way - if this "Saves" the CBJ, then this is a good thing. Of course, all of this is IMO.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

At the risk of getting my head handed to me on a platter...

Growing up, I never experienced the original Country Bear Jamboree. By the time I got to SoCal, the Bears in Disneyland were alternating between the Vacation and Christmas shows, two tightly constructed entertainments on specific themes. Many of my friends regularly bemoaned the loss of the original, "brilliant," CBJ.

When I finally caught the show in the MK, I was baffled. I found it rambling, incoherent, and episodic (and not in a good way). I was troubled by the dated songs and jokes that made light of child abuse and sexism, and mean-spirited comments at the expense of the ample Miss Trixie. In short-- I was not impressed.

I thought the cuts made on the Tiki Room show here in Disneyland a few years ago were well done, and the show has been running quite well since. I hope the same will be true for the Bears there in Florida, still holding down the fort in Frontierland.

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

I have to admit Doug I was surprised, considering all the criticism I've lobbed at the Tiki Room, that I enjoyed the revamped version when I saw it. Maybe it's because I have a new appreciation for retro tiki chic, who knows.

 

Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

<<<songs and jokes that made light of child abuse>>>

If I remember correctly it was more in the line of bear abuse. Common sense tells me that they were not advocating that any children should be shot. (sigh)

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

You must be referring to...

"Momma don't whup little Buford
Momma don't pound on his head
Momma don't whup little Buford
I think you should shout him instead."

Maybe Buford is a rabid dog.

 

Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

The Bears look very refreshed!!