Country Bear's Grizzly Hall at Magic Kingdom Set for New Exterior Theming

May 24, 2024 in "Country Bear Musical Jamboree"

Grizzly Hall - May 24 2024
Posted: Friday May 24, 2024 2:30pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A permit has been filed for new exterior theming at the Country Bear's Grizzly Hall in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.


The permit to install new signage for the Country Bear Musical Jamboree has been assigned to John Richards Co., which specializes in themed signage and sets. The company has worked with Disney for decades, mainly in the Disney Stores, followed by work at the theme parks for both Disney and Universal. (Thanks to @danlb_2000 on the WDWMAGIC Forums for the permit)

Here is a look at the previous signage which is now being replaced.

The refreshed Country Bear Musical Jamboree is set to open this summer, but Disney has yet to provide a specific date. Current best estimates suggest an August 2024 opening.

The new show pays homage to the Opry-style shows of Nashville. While the Country Bear Musical Jamboree will include easter eggs from the beginning to the end including a familiar tune fans may remember, the bears will sing new, reinterpreted Disney tunes in different genres of country music – like bluegrass, pop-country, Americana, rockabilly and other styles.

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Comped7 hours ago

Back when this show opened, many did!

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost1 day ago

That’s true, but in the context of the show, he’s a kid. The audience shouldn’t be expected to know the full song and use it as context to make the snippet in the show justified.

The Leader of the Club1 day ago

However, since this isn’t alluded to in the show and since 99.99% percent of guests haven’t heard the full song, this is irrelevant to its presence in the show.

Bocabear1 day ago

I loved that they had at one time a Christmas Show, Regular, and Summer Vacation show....

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost2 days ago

That would be nice too. I’d love to see all four shows rotated, but I don’t know how realistic that is. At the very least the original in the fall for its anniversary (or just for milestone anniversaries, like it’s 55th, 60th, 65th, etc) and the Christmas show in the winter, and the new show all other times. I love Vacation Hoedown but I’m not sure how long it takes to change out shows so the less downtime the better.

Disgruntled Walt2 days ago

Or they could just bring back the old show every now and then...

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost3 days ago

I may be biased because I only just saw it in person for the first time last Sunday, but I would disagree, I don’t think it’s aging poorly yet. Show was fun, and the theater was packed- general audiences still seem to love it. I saw a kid ask their parents to see it again. However- I do think that the show will eventually age poorly due to the inclusion of modern Disney films that haven’t proven longevity yet, like Frozen, Coco, and Zootopia. I think the solution here would be to give the CBMJ some RNG- give each bear three songs they could sing, and have it randomize each time. Sometimes you’ll get Teddi and Wendell doing Whole New World, another time you’ll get Teddi with Henry doing Rainbow Connection while Wendell has a solo instead. Maybe Trixie pairs up with Romeo one show instead of them being solos, and the triplets then get a solo. Lots of different bear combos you could do if you didn’t want every bear to have a solo in a given show. With a few different options each bear, you have so many combinations that you’re guaranteed a different show every time. Though given they didn’t do that from the start, I don’t think we’d see new content added to the show for at least another few years… let’s hope the show keeps getting crowds to warrant additions (and new merch!).

EagleScout6103 days ago

I just realized we're coming up on a year since CBMJ opened. I have to say, I don't think it's aging well. It somehow feels very 2017/18 when Coco came out, yet only opened a year ago.

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost9 days ago

Still not working, and Romeo’s heart lights weren’t either. But I’m still thrilled I got to see it, and I just can’t wait until I can see it again! It’s even better in person.

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost9 days ago

Fingers crossed! I’ll try to find some time to redo it.

dmc4939 days ago

It was working yesterday so hopefully a minor issue

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost9 days ago

I’m currently at the park, Ernest’s smoke effect was broken this morning. Anyone know if it’s working again?

rle4lunch31 days ago

We saw this last week. Really funny new show.

Agent H31 days ago

Always hate when something like this happens. Obviously I know it’s not real but it always feels unsettling to see a character with their head off or something like that.