The Return of Disney's Country Bears
Dust off your cowboy hats and get ready to clap your paws! The reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree is set to debut at Magic Kingdom Park on July 17, 2024. As one of the last attractions Walt Disney personally helped develop over 50 years ago, this beloved show is back with a refreshed lineup, combining Nashville-style Disney tunes with the lovable cast of grizzly characters. Let Somewhere Beyond Vacations help you plan your perfect Disney vacation to experience this magical return!
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree: A New Twist on a Classic
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree will feature a brand-new lineup of songs performed in various country music styles, including Americana, bluegrass, pop-country, and rockabilly. The show’s new setlist includes Disney favorites such as:
- "Country Bear Musical Jamboree" (original song)
- "Try Everything" from Zootopia
- "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid
- "A Whole New World" from Aladdin
- "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins
- "Fixer-Upper" from Frozen
- "Remember Me" from Coco
- "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story
- "Bare Necessities" from The Jungle Book
- "Come Again" (original song from 1974)
Meet the Star-Studded Cast
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree takes place in Grizzly Hall in Frontierland, where Ursus H. Bear's legacy lives on. The zany and captivating performance showcases the American musical heritage with an array of beloved characters:
- Ursus H. Bear: Founder of Grizzly Hall, who invited tuneful bruins for vaudeville acts and live country-western and folk performances.
- Henry: Ursus’s grandson and the master of bear-emonies, co-writing the opening song with the Five Bear Rugs.
- Five Bear Rugs: Zeke, Zeb, Ted, Fred, and Tennessee, who all have ol’ country rhythm in their souls.
- Trixie: A veteran performer who found her niche with Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah.
- Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah: Originally known as The Sun Bonnets, now singing with Trixie.
- Teddi Barra: The Jewel of the Dakotas, discovered in an ice cream parlor.
- Wendell: A former athlete turned singer.
- Ernest the Dude: Grizzly Hall's best-dressed bear.
- Terrence, aka Shaker: A former theater star turned guitarist.
- Romeo McGrowl: The Miami Serenader, now singing rockabilly.
- Gomer: The resident piano player.
- Big Al: Infamous for his guitar playing.
New Voices and Fresh Tunes
Walt Disney Imagineering collaborated with top country music talent to provide vocals for the new setlist. Featured artists include:
- Mac McAnally: Ten-time CMA Musician of the Year, singing "The Bare Necessities."
- Emily Ann Roberts: Country singer lending her voice to Trixie with "Try Everything."
- Allison Russel and Chris Thile: Voicing Teddi Barra and Wendell, performing "A Whole New World."
Don’t miss out on the magic—book your trip and be part of the excitement when the Country Bear Musical Jamboree debuts on July 17, 2024.
