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Country Bear Jamboree

A crowd favorite, this theater-style attraction is a musical show presented by a large ensemble of audio-animatronic bears. At over 15 minutes, the show includes such numbers as Ghost Riders in the Sky, and the Ballad of Davy Crockett. The bears all have colorful names like Big Al and Teddi Barra, and rouse up the audience into a foot-stomping good time.

General Information - Hide Section
  • Location: In the section of Frontierland that connects to Liberty Square, before the exit to Adventureland.
  • Date Opened: 10/1/1971
  • # of Ride Units: One theater
  • Ride Capacity:
  • Restraint Method: None
  • Ticket Rating: B Ticket
  • Ride Photo: No
 
Time Commitment Information - Hide Section
  • Open/Close: Opens and closes with the park.
  • Wait Times: Except on the busiest of days it should not be necessary to wait more than one show to get in.
  • Length of Ride: 15 minutes
  • FastPass: No
  • Single Rider: No
  • Queue Description: The lobby of Grizzly Hall is decorated to show of the history of the bears in the Country Bear Jamboree.
Access Information - Hide Section
  • Health Restriction: None
  • Ride Access: The waiting area and theater are fully accessible.
  • Wheelchair Transfer: Not necessary.
  • Service Animals: Yes
  • Audio: Assistive listening and reflective captioning devices are available for this attraction at Guest Services.
  • Weight and Size Issues: None
Parenting Information - Hide Section
  • Height Restriction: None
  • Child Swap: No
  • Other Issues:
History and Trivia - Hide Section
  • At this location: Country Bear Jamboree has been at this location since the park opened in 1971.
  • The Attraction's History: The current Country Bear Jamboree is essentially identical to the show that opened in 1971. In 1986, however, it was the first existing audio-animatronic show to be completely reprogrammed to a new performance. From 1986 to 1992 the show changed to Country Bear Vacation Hoedown, which had a new set of songs and set pieces using the same characters. Though the Walt Disney World version reverted back to the original as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations, the Disneyland edition of Country Bear Jamboree switch permanently until the entire attraction was closed in 2002.
  • Other Trivia:
    • The creative genius: The character design for Country Bear Jamboree was done by famed imagineer Marc Davis.
    • Just the one theater: Unlike the Disneland version, Country Bear Jamboree has just one theater; Disneyland had two identical theaters to increase capacity.
    • Sponsors: Pepsi and Frito Lay sponsored Country Bear Jamboree from its opening in 1971 through 1981.
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