Country Bear Musical Jamboree’ will Add a Country Twist to Classic Disney Songs
Get ready for some toe-tappin’ fun! The beloved Country Bear Jamboree returns to Magic Kingdom Park on July 17th with a pawsome new twist. Guests will enjoy a revamped show (Country Bear Musical Jamboree) featuring the classic audio-animatronic bears singing a mix of their original tunes and, for the first time ever, some beloved Disney songs reimagined in a country style.
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“It was an honor to work on a show with such a legacy. It’s a show that means a lot to a lot of people, including myself,” said Jake Ellis, Principal Audio Media Designer, Walt Disney Imagineering. “One of the first memories I have at Walt Disney World was sitting on my mom’s lap in the back row at Grizzly Hall and watching the Country Bears perform.”
In approaching the refresh, Ellis went on, “We knew that we wanted to keep the ethos of the bears, but we also wanted to rethink the songs in a way that was more diverse and had multigenerational appeal. Where better to look than the Disney catalog for those songs?”
The revamped Country Bear Jamboree will feature toe-tappin’ country renditions of beloved Disney songs like “The Bare Necessities” and “A Whole New World,” thanks to collaborations with stars like Mac McAnally and Allison Russel! Expect a variety of country styles, from bluegrass to rockabilly.
Brett Swain, Director of Music Production, The Walt Disney Company, worked with each artist to reinterpret the songs. “He spun them up in this really fun way,” Ellis said. “I’m excited for my 3-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter to sit on my lap so I can introduce them to the Bears in their new form, and we’re excited for guests to experience the show.”
Roberts, who lends her vocals to Trixie St. Claire, shares his excitement.
“It’s so crazy seeing Trixie singing with my voice coming out,” Roberts said. “It’s something that I never, ever dreamed would be a reality in my life. And she just looks so cute! I could not be more thrilled with how everything turned out, and I’m so honored to be a part of it.”
Roberts’ rendition of “Try Everything” may sound different than the original recording, but its message remains the same. “Y’all can tell by the way I talk that I don’t sound anything like Shakira,” she said with a laugh. “When I was approached to record the song for Country Bear Musical Jamboree, I thought, ‘OK, we’re going to really have to put our East Tennessee into this.’ When I heard the new [country arrangement], it was so easy for me to get in the zone. I was so excited when I got into the studio and everybody told me to just sing it the way I would. I got to lean into my Appalachian and country music roots and just let her fly.”
“It’s been so neat being able to work with all these other incredible folks who are lending their voices and their talents to the Country Bear Musical Jamboree,” Roberts continued. “Everybody brings something different to the table, and that’s what makes it so cool. We have our own influences, and we’re all coming together to make something really special.”
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