Originally Posted By Disneydanny according to several sources the MK does not feel itn is worth it to present this seasonal yuletide facvorite this year. I subscribe to a Country Bear Yahoo Group and received this in my box the other day: Hello folks. One Lil'Spark over at WDWMagic.com's boards is starting a campagin to try to save the Christmas Special. I shall quote her post in full: Hi All! It's recently been brought to my attention that the higher ups at WDW have axed the Country Bear Jamboree Christmas show. (Thank you Steve for the awesome updates on this.) It turns out that the head haunchos want to save some money by not changing the shows out. They see the Christmas Special as something they make little to no profit off of, so it's not worth it anymore. I know it's really easy to read something like that and shrug it off because maybe Country Bear Jamboree isn't your favorite attraction, but I urge you all to look at this news from a different perspective please. Not having the Christmas Special this year isn't making everyone as happy as one would think. This was one of the only attractions on property that actually got some TLC each holiday season and had a change in show format to fit the festive spirit. I've heard from Cast Members first hand that they, along with Park Managers, are none too happy that they're doing away with the Christmas Special this year. Maybe you can see the higher up's reasoning for it not being 'profitable' and might even agree. Please remember that when Walt Disney first pitched his ideas for a Christmas parade, he was warned that wasn't profitable - and it really isn't - but this is one more reason for the guests to come back during the Christmas season, thus creating more revenue through ticket sales. The Cast Members for CBJ take great pride in their work, but knowing that they're not going to get the breathe of life put back into their attraction this holiday season is lowering their morale and esteem. I know that I would LOVE to have my children see this attraction - whenever I have them - and it saddens me to think that I may have seen the last showing of it I'll ever see in my lifetime. You may be wondering at this point, "Well Jenn, this sounds like a valiant cause, but what can I do to help try to save the Country Bear Christmas Special from my computer?" Well, you're in luck! I have a simple, fast, easy way to help out this wonderful cause. Just send an e-mail to wdw.guest.communications@... , or express your concern at MK Guest Relations if you are in the parks. It takes all of five minutes (or less!) Thank you for your time, Have a magical day, Jenn - Lover & Protector of those darned cute bears --------------------------------------------------------------------- She brings up some good points folks. Here are the main people to contact: wdw.guest.communications@... a.k.a. Walt Disney World Guest Communications PO Box 10040 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040 (THIS IS THE EASIEST WAY) Mr. Phil Holmes - HE HAS THE MOST CONTROL Vice President of Magic Kingdom Operations PO Box 10000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY) Ms. Meg Crofton President The Walt Disney World Resort PO Box 10040 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Ms. Erin Wallace Vice President The Walt Disney World Resort PO Box 10040 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 WHEN CONTACTING... please use actual reasons from a Guest/Cast point of view, such as these: * The show has GREAT guest reception and turn out year after year. It's successful. * It adds Cast Member pride and increases their morale to create great Guest Service * It gives guests that unexpected surprise that really makes for a superior vacation * It's a HOLIDAY TRADITION that Disney should be proud of This is important folks, if the bears' hoilday attendance takes a dip from the loss of the Christmas show, it puts the whole CBJ at risk! Let's try to prevent things from getting worse. Here's hopin' for the best... Zeke (J.E.Smith)
Originally Posted By dresswhites wow, wdw seems to keep getting the short end of the stick lately. it is amazing how for years that short end went to disneyland,and now disneyland is the one excelling and wdw seems to be lagging. I have to admit i only saw the the christmas bears once and at disneyland. it was a fun show, though. they say it doesn't turn a profit, but maybe they should look at disneyland. Christmas time at disneyland has become of the parks most busiest periods. Small World and Haunted Mansion holiday are big hits. they also redecorate the ranch area. Each land has very elaborate Christmas decor. When i was at WDW, the only christmas decorations i recall at the Magic Kingdom was on main street. I dont' recall anything in Fantasyland, Frontierland, or Liberty square. i could be wrong on this though. it just seems silly not to redecorate the bears. how expensive can it be? put some costumes on, reprogram the bears to sing christmas music, instead of country.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I have never been to WDW for Christmas and I was so looking forward to seeing the bears in the Christmas glory. What a shame.............I'm so mad.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Go to TDL instead Disneymom... We'll have the Xmas Bear show playing from Nov 7th thru Dec 25th this season.
