The Country Bear Jamboree

Love or hate it the Country Bear Jamboree has been around long enough to be listed as a classic. It’s been a Frontier Land hotspot for over 30 years. It’s also now a unique ride. Its sister was shut down in Disney Land years ago to make way for Pooh.

Located in the rustic Grizzly Hall which is a building designed to look like a log cabin. This attraction fits perfectly in Frontier Land. The entry way / holding tank for this ride can get a little cramped. Everyone piles inside the front of the building where there are some benches and fun posters / paintings. Normally you don’t have to wait too long. The show isn’t that long and because of the queue area long waits are uncommon.

Once the doors open you enter into a large old fashion theater room that is a mix between an opera house and a movie theater. There is red carpet all over the place, padded benches to sit on, and some taxidermy animal heads on the wall. At least that’s what they look like.

The show itself consists of various country music ballads and in a tongue and cheek style. The show can be funny at times and is entertaining. During the show you realize that the stuffed animal heads on the walls are actually part of the show and they interact with each other and the bears on stage.

The show has a certain charm but might bore teenagers or hyperactive children. However even they will enjoy the air conditioning on the brutally hot days.

This show is classic Disney. It’s not something you are going to find in another theme park. Its days could be numbered. As audiences change and people only flashy or extreme entertainment to feel that they are getting value, the crowds at the Country Bear Jamboree have been waning.

If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy this classic attraction, do it soon. It might not be around much longer. Don’t worry though. On my next trip I’ll snag a video of it…as long as it’s not already closed.