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Country Bear Jamboree closed in January so Disney could open the reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree — a new show with our favorite Bears as they sing classic Disney songs with bluegrass, pop-country, Americana, and rockabilly twists.
It’s back!
While we’ve spotted plenty of Easter eggs and nods to the original show in the new version, we wanted to take a deep dive into what’s changed — so let’s check it out!
After a long wait, we’ve FINALLY gotten to experience the revamped Country Bear Musical Jamboree!
It’s back!
Country Bear Jamboree closed in Magic Kingdom in January to give way to the reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree — a new show with our favorite Country Bears as they sing classic Disney songs with bluegrass, pop-country, Americana, and rockabilly twists. If you think the new version of this opening-day attraction deviates too much from the original, let us ease your worries. We got to check the new show out and spotted quite a few fun Easter eggs!
It’s finally HERE!
Let’s go!
We have been waiting MONTHS to see the new rendition of the iconic, opening day attraction Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland. The attraction had its last day of operation in its original form on January 26th, 2024 and then went under refurbishment. Now the attraction is finally open again, and we got a first look at the new show!
It’s official, friends — Country Bear Jamboree, now renamed Country Bear Musical Jamboree, has finally reopened in Magic Kingdom!
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The original Country Bear Jamboree show was an opening day attraction in Magic Kingdom, and this is its first large refurbishment/revamp since opening. While the new show still features our favorite singing bears, there have been some pretty significant changes to the show. We just got to see it for the first time and have to share our HONEST thoughts with you.
Yee-haw!!! The Country Bears are BACK, baby! Well, almost…
A new show is coming!
In case you missed it, the Country Bear Jamboree show in Magic Kingdom closed in early 2024 while Disney made some updates to the show. Don’t worry, the same bears you know and love will still be there, but they’ll have a refreshed look and sing some of your favorite Disney songs! Disney is about to begin previews before the attraction officially reopens on July 17th, but before that, we’ve got a sneak peek at the bears. Let’s take a look!
It’s the end of an era in Magic Kingdom!
Country Bear Jamboree
Country Bear Jamboree was one of the opening day attractions at Magic Kingdom, opening alongside the park on October 1st, 1971. Last year, Disney announced that the attraction would be closing to make room for a new, updated version of the show. The original Country Bear Jamboree gave its final performances on January 26th, 2024. And now that it’s officially closed, let’s take a look at what’s REALLY changing with the classic attraction.
Well, partners, the time has come.
Country Bear Jamboree
January 26th marks the very last day of the Country Bear Jamboree as we know it. This show of animatronic bears was one of the opening-day attractions at Disney World back in 1971. Disney shared back in September, 2023 that the Jamboree would be undergoing a refurbishment to modernize the show and make it feel brand-new again. Disney brought in Nashville artists to write the composition for some all-new songs — country music renditions of Disney tunes! Disney also said we can expect to hear some familiar tunes as “easter eggs” from the current show. A lot of Disney fans are pretty bummed to say goodbye to the classic attraction, as the Country Bear Jamboree is one of the last remaining things that Walt Disney himself played a significant role in creating. The new show, Country Bear Musical Jamboree, is set to open this summer. So, shall we go see what crowds in Magic Kingdom look like as folks say their goodbyes?
We’re about to see a classic Magic Kingdom attraction change in 2024!
Are you prepared for the changes coming to Disney World?
Now, there were all kinds of updates and changes that Disney announced at this year’s Destination D23 event, and changes can be good or bad, but this particular change is the source of a lot of controversy!
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