In what has already been a yr of massive modifications for Disney World (Tiana’s Bayou Journey! New Star Excursions adventures! Lightning Lane updates!), there’s one other thrilling replace on the horizon. Very quickly, the newly reimagined Nation Bear Musical Jamboree will make its boot-stompin’, paw-clappin’ debut.
The beloved attraction closed its doorways for renovation again in January, briefly silencing the 16-minute present comprised of 18 audio-animatronic hillbilly bears belting out southern songs. Disney introduced on the time that the twangy celebration — which was one of many final points of interest Walt Disney personally helped develop over 50 years in the past — can be getting a extra trendy nation western reboot to incorporate nation music genres like bluegrass, pop-country, Americana, and rockabilly.
Now, the bears are again, and in accordance with Disney, followers can anticipate Nashville-style Disney tunes from their fan-favorite solid of grizzly characters. Right here’s the whole lot we all know concerning the rootin’-tootin’ reopening.
When does The Nation Bear Musical Jamboree return?
Beginning on July 17, followers can as soon as once more file into Grizzly Corridor in Frontierland to sing together with the lovable bears.
What songs will likely be featured?
In case you’re a longtime Jamboree fan anxious about how the present will change, don’t be! The just-released tune listing is proof the Bears will likely be coming again higher than ever:
- “Nation Bear Musical Jamboree” — a brand new unique tune written for the attraction
- “Strive The whole lot” — from Zootopia
- “Kiss the Lady” — from The Little Mermaid
- “A Entire New World” — from Aladdin
- “Supercalifragilisticexpialiocious” — from Mary Poppins
- “Fixer-Higher” — from Frozen
- “Bear in mind Me” — from Coco
- “You’ve Bought a Pal in Me” — from Toy Story
- “Naked Requirements” — from The Jungle Ebook
- “Come Once more” — an unique tune that debuted with Nation Bear Jamboree in 1974
To lend further authenticity to the newly revamped present, Disney’s Imagineers labored straight with real-life Nashville musicians, together with 10-time CMA Musician of the Yr Mac McAnally (who sings “Naked Requirements”), nation singer Emily Ann Roberts (the voice of Trixie on “Strive The whole lot”), and singer-songwriter Allison Russel and musician Chris Thile (who’ll voice Teddi and Wendell, respectively, for “A Entire New World”).
Which bears are coming again?
Ask anybody who visited Disney World or Disneyland as a toddler a few reminiscence that stands out, and odds are they’ll begin gushing about one attraction, restaurant, or journey that feels tremendous nostalgic to them. For a lot of followers, that’s the Nation Bear Jamboree.
Per Disney, right here’s the total solid of kooky characters:
- Ursus H. Bear: The founding father of Grizzly Corridor, Ursus invited tuneful bruins from throughout to current zany vaudeville acts and reside country-western and people performances.
- Henry: The present grasp of bear-emonies, Ursus’ grandson Henry helped develop the brand new present and co-wrote the opening tune with the 5 Bear Rugs.
- 5 Bear Rugs: Zeke, Zeb, Ted, Fred, and a bear named Tennessee make up this rhythmic quintet.
- Trixie: This veteran performer discovered her area of interest performing with triplets Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah.
- Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah: Initially referred to as The Solar Bonnets, these gals traded bonnets for Stetsons after they started singing with Trixie on the Jamboree.
- Teddi Barra: Teddi, aka The Jewel of the Dakotas, has loved a meteoric rise in present enterprise since being found in an ice cream parlor.
- Wendell: When Henry discovered Wendell, he was a pissed off basketball, baseball, and soccer participant. Now that he can carry a tune, he’s thrilled to sing a love tune with Trixie.
- Ernest the Dude: Among the best-dressed bears at Grizzly Corridor, Ernest brings his complete wardrobe wherever he goes!
- Terrence: As soon as a well-known theater star, Terrence (aka Shaker) needed to flip in his tights after falling from the balcony in Romeo and Juliet. Fortunately, he’s again within the limelight.
- Romeo McGrowl: This “Miami Serenader” is able to enter his rockabilly period.
- Gomer: The band’s resident piano participant, Gomer was claws-ically skilled.
- Massive Al: It wouldn’t be the Nation Bear Jamboree with out Massive Al! He’s been taking part in the guitar since he was a cub — music is simply on this bear’s blood.
The bears may even be rocking new, Opry-esque costumes impressed by basic nation singer tradition. And, in true Disney vogue, the Imagineers promise loads of Easter eggs sprinkled all through the present. So, hold an eye fixed — and ear — out.
