A classic Magic Kingdom attraction is CHANGING soon!

Magic Kingdom Entrance

Now, we know change can be scary, but we think this may be one you’ll really like. Disney has announced all kinds of updates and changes at this year’s Destination D23 event, but this might be one of the most surprising announcements they’ve made yet!

Disney just announced that an NEW SHOW is coming to Country Bear Jamboree in Magic Kingdom! In 2024, the beloved bears will be learning an all-new act — they’ll sing their usual songs in new styles like country, rockabilly, and bluegrass.

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The show will be a take on the classic variety shows found in Nashville, Tennessee, and Nashville musicians are involved in the new arrangements. We do know we’ll be seeing a new version of “Bare Necessities” in a rockabilly style!

Hi Country Bears

The Disney Imagineer on stage said, “The music is going to be amazing, and the show will still have the fun and friendly tone that we all love about the Country Bears.”

Hi Country Bears!

Country Bear Jamboree is located in Frontierland. It’s a “country-and-western musical revue” performed by animatronic bears. Disney explains, “When the show debuts, the bears will be reinterpreting favorite Disney songs in different genres of country music. Imagineers are envisioning the new experience as a homage to the classic musical revues in Nashville, and they’re working with Nashville musicians to get the authentic country sound.”

Country Bear Jamboree

This is one of the last attractions that Walt Disney was personally involved in creating, and it’s been part of Magic Kingdom since 1971. Rest assured, Disney fans, Disney explained “The Country Bear Jamboree will still have the fun and friendly tone fans enjoy with the same famous characters like the loveable Trixie, Big Al and others.”

We love the Country Bears!

You can see some musicians working on the new music below!

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Rehearsals are now under way! 🪕Country Bear Jamboree is getting new songs and a new act reinterpreting favorite Disney songs in 2024 🐻🎶 @Disney D23 #Disney #DisneyParks #DisneyWorld #MagicKingdom #CountryBearJamboree #NewShow #CountryMusic #Nashville #DisneyNews #DestinationD23

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Elsewhere in Frontierland, Splash Mountain has closed and is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Construction at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!

We’ll be watching for more updates from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for more Destination D23 announcements!

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