Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 With all the talk of rehabs going on at WDW, is there any hope of CBJ getting a little TLC? The conditions of Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion didn't bother me nearly as badly as the terrible sound, grubby decor and noisy AAs at Country Bears. I hope that they will fix this attraction, because I'd almost rather see it closed down than looking like this.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^^^ while I agree - careful what you wish for, some people siad the same thing about 20K - now look
Originally Posted By dshyates Plus look what they did to DLR's CBJ. WDW would do even worse. Can you say Plush & Pins.
Originally Posted By ChiMike Planned upgrades for the Bears have been put-off a few times now. The cancellation of their Christmas show was supposedly supposed to help push the refurb along financially but I would say that is wishful thinking. I agree, the Bears have been "willed" into disrepair by their own caretakers. They really need TLC and an updated sound system. It's far worse than the mansion and it hasn't stopped the guests from visiting, imagine what a Small World like upgrade could do for their appeal. Again, that conflicts with their current caretakers' apparent will to have them look and sound like junk.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Which is such a terrible policy. I guess in corporate land, it makes sense because you can just say it's not worth keeping upen or refurbing because of it's poor condition. Nevermind that they let it get that way. Walt would have never let that happen. Ok, yeah, I know I shouldn't do a "what would Walt do", but I really think he would have been appalled that his company was purposely letting attractions wear down without maintenance to justify closing them.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 That's true vbdad, I guess I'd rather have this sad mutated version than none at all. But I hate what this is doing for the bears' reputation. No one seemed to really enjoy the show last time I was there. People seemed to be wondering what the big deal about the Country Bears was in the first place. Kids were sleeping through the show everywhere, and although it's a nice cool place for a nap, I would like to see some enthusiasm about this charming show again. I can't help but think "Lester's Oppossum Park"
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs In a way, it was a treat for my family and I to see Henry, Zeke, Zeb, Ted, Fred, Tennessee, Oscar, Gomer, Wendell, Trixie, Teddi Barra, Bubbles, Beulah, Bunny, Terrence/Shaker, Liver Lips McGrowl, Ernest, Sammy, Max, Melvin, Buff and Big Al perform the original show at our first (and so far only) trip to WDW in '03. It was surreal in a way, since we were accustomed to the Vacation Hoedown show which DL had shown from 1986 until 9/10. My sister didn't like the original show though. I always thought it was Disney policy for EVERYTHING to look neat and pretty. IMO, I think it would be nice if the Bears and Grizzly Hall get a nice shave and a haircut, and bring back all three shows, rotating them throughout the year. CBJ would get Feb-May, VH June-Sept and Holiday Oct-Jan. Of course, they could also create some new shows. One idea I mentioned before was Country Bear ROCKS! This time the Bears sing contemporary (and maybe a few classic) country/rock songs from today's (and yesterday's) artists. I feel that the Bears got personalities and their own "voices" (well most of them anyway) during the seasonal shows: Terrence had animal friends, Wendell was getting into trouble with props, Liver Lips was Elvis, etc. I think those characteristics should stay with the Bears should they ever get a new show.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I love the bears and they do indeed need some TLC. Sadly it seems like unless its thrills or for the under 5's, or becomes a profit center, Disney are not interested. I too am now starting to lose my life long obsession.
Originally Posted By Elderp I miss the bears at DL. I have never liked the Many Twisted Adventures of the Soft Spoken Golden Pig. Don't get me wrong Pooh as a cartoon is fine, but the ride is horrible. I would much rather have the bears (even in a dilapitated version) than what we got over here. Also, is it just me or is the tribute in the DL version just a little creepy.
