Excuse me, you'll need to see security. What has Mickeystoontown done? Update 3/25x2

[mickeystoontown]

While we were eating, we talked about what we wanted to do next. It was decided that, since it was still raining out, we’d go visit our favorite bears....the Country Bears who just happened to be puttin’ on a performance that very day. I may not have any nunchuck skill, bowhunting skills or computer hacking skills like Napoleon Dynamite but I do have “slipping through lesser known path” skills. I led the way and, like a stealth Army scout, had us through this store and down that path and into the Country Bear Jamboree in less than 5 minutes and that included twisting and turning through the crowds huddled under whatever shelter they could find.

We waited in the outer room for a little while and, I gotta tell you, it was kinda stinky in there. Wet shoes, sweat and plastic ponchos do not make for a nice smelling mix. The large man in front of us kept digging his underwear from the crack of his wet shorts. The lady to the right of us took off her shoes and shook off her socks. The little girl beside us was twirling around like mad and the water from her poncho was flinging off like a sprinkler. It was a fun waiting area!

The doors opened and we started filing into the theater. After getting all settled in, we were treated to a Country Bear Jamboree! We did a little toe tappin’, some foot stompin’ and a whole lotta hand clappin’ while being entertained by the bears. While we don’t discriminate against the other bears, we do have a favorite and a favorite song. Big Al and his rendition of Blood on the Saddle!

A few more pictures taken of the other bears during their performances:

This pretty little lady received her fair share of cat calls and whistles to which she replied “Ya’ll come up and see me sometime!”

I know that some don’t really like the Country Bears Jamboree but it’s a classic and we have to see it at least once during each trip.

We were delighted to see that the rain had ceased and we were able to walk slowly over to our next destination. It was time to visit the ghouls who call The Haunted Mansion their home sweet home. We went through the new queue so that Lacey and Jesse could see the new interactive displays.

I don’t know how we did it but John, Hunter and I all squeezed into one doom buggy! Talk about a tight squeeze! That’s the bad thing about being a family of five. You either have to smoosh three people into one vehicle or there’s an odd man out. Oh well, at least we were all together....tight together...but together, never the less. We rode through the mansion, past the graveyard and saw the fat lady sing before we had three hitchhikers bouncing on our heads.

**Up next: Did you bring me any crawfish honey?

 

[ronnmel]

I really had zero interest in seeing the Country Bear Jamboree, but after seeing it in several of your TRs, I think I might give it a try. Especially since I *think* I may have seen it when I was about 4...

 

[PhoenixStrength]

I'm agreeing with Mel! I've NEVER seen Country Bear Jamboree, but will try to squeeze it in next trip.

Glad Jesse is enjoying himself and understands the importance of food pictures!

 

[MEK]

I have seen the Tiki birds and the Country Bears once, each. As I was reading your update I thought maybe I should see those attractions again, and then you mentioned the sweat smell. So,,,,Maybe not!

Love your pictures of the HM queue. Those statues look awesome. They look like they should just start talking.

Oh yeah - how about a burger with your condiments?

 

[ronnmel]

I'm agreeing with Mel! I've NEVER seen Country Bear Jamboree, but will try to squeeze it in next trip.

Glad Jesse is enjoying himself and understands the importance of food pictures!

Oh, yes, forgot to mention that. It's great that Jesse fits right in and "gets" the food pictures.

 

[reelmom]

I have always loved reading your reports but I think I love you a little more when I saw you quoted Napoleon Dynamite. I love that movie.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Oh my favorite! The TIKI Room! NOT!!! LOL! So did you like the latest refurb or no?

Have they fixed the audio in the Country Bears? We took the boys for the first time on our 2007 trip and we could barely make out any of the lyrics or anything the bears were saying. I'd like to try it again, but that was just frustrating!

Love the Haunted Mansion! Can't wait to see the interactive queue on our next trip.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Great update! I'm glad Jessie understood the importance of food pictures for us!
I have never seen the Tiki Room (which means neither have my DDs) so we will probably do it this year.
Those burgers and condiments looked really yummy!

Hope the rain holds off for a while!

 

[shan23877]

Seeing those pictures from Country Bears took me right back to my childhood trips to WDW with Grandma and Grandpa. It's official, we'll be visiting those bears next trip.

I love that Jesse "get's it". I knew he was a keeper.

You guys were having really good luck with wait times! I really don't feel like there's any time of year to actually avoid. (Well, Christmas seems like it's crazy, but I think it would be worth it to see all of the decorations.)

 

[rndmr2]

Yay! You are in the MK!

I love the pic with Jesus. That's so neat that Jessie takes him everywhere.

You are getting a lot done with not to long waits, and you were able to stay out of the rain for the most part too, which is great.

 

[Pluto0809]

Big Al is my favorite too! I had a doll of him as a kid. Wish I still had it since they don't make Country Bear merchandise anymore.

 

[alwayspooh]

Hi Lisa,

I joined your TR late and luv it!

Did they ever fix the audio issue at County Bear? My girls luv those old bears and remember seeing them on a 1 day Disney visit. So of course they are asking to see them again. I like to see that show but, only once per visit is good for me.

Can't wait to hear more.

 

[lovethattink]

Great updates! Looks like you had no crowds! JJ loves the new, to him, redition of the Tiki birds. He hated the volcano goddess and all the loud noises, I miss it. Sure, sure those condiments are for everyone . Glad he fits in perfectly! The interactive area at HM is great. I'm always the odd man out when it's the 3 of us on rides that only sit 2. I don't mind on Buzz, then I can get 999999!

 

[Victoriasmom98]

Good morning Lisa! OH, I just love the way you write as you make me picture the World so well in my head. I really need that sometimes. Fortunately I'm working on the scrapbook, so I can relive the memories there. What are we all going to do when the trip report is over???

 

[sewmess]

Sounds like you hit everything!

I appreciate the refurb/restore on the Tiki room. I can sometime be very literal and it drove me crazy having the Cuban inspired music with the SOuth Pacific decor.

Country Bears is DH's favorite. He never misses, except this last time when it was closed for refurbishment - maybe they'll fix the sound. Even though it's hard to understand, I know the entire routine by heart because DH has it on his IPod.

Pluto0809: Big Al is my DH's family favorite too, and they still have his Big Al doll somewhere

 

[Curiouser&curiouser!]

Looks like a great start to the day at the Magic Kingdom!

 

[MissLiz]

We've only done Swiss Family Treehouse once. You know that I don't like heights and my DH pretty much hates heights, too, so we skip it.

We haven't gone to Tiki Birds in a couple of years. Not sure if we'll hit it this trip or not.

Am I the only one who sees all of the streams of people heading into the left line at Pirates and then choose the right line? I rarely see anyone heading into the right side of the line.

Also, are we the only ones who get hit by huge sprays of water during the battle scene on that ride? We never used to get wet, but now we get hit every single time we ride.

Country Bears is another one we've never done. I can't get my husband into that show at all. I've tried.

 

[eandesmom]

Great update! Except for the waiting area at Country Bear Jamboree. That sounds...ick.

I'm sad, I haven't seen them in years, planned to next week on my trip and...it's down for refurb.

3 in one Doom Buggy.

Impressive!

Or crazy

 

[ditsypixie]

I am a bit behind...I am so sorry about aunt! Funerals are never fun and its just made worse if the minister doesn't know the person very well. I am sorry that your family has had a rough couple of months. Hope your mom is doing well after her surgery.

I have to admit...I have never seen the Tiki room or the County Bears (well, I haven't seen the Bears since I was little.) But after reading your update, I am re-arranging and adding them to our plans for next week!!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I am a bit behind...I am so sorry about aunt! Funerals are never fun and its just made worse if the minister doesn't know the person very well. I am sorry that your family has had a rough couple of months. Hope your mom is doing well after her surgery.

I have to admit...I have never seen the Tiki room or the County Bears (well, I haven't seen the Bears since I was little.) But after reading your update, I am re-arranging and adding them to our plans for next week!!!!

Thank you for the condolences!

Oh you need to see the Tikis and the Country Bears at least once. If we only had one day to spend in the Magic Kingdom, we might skip them but we would be sad if we did.

Great update! Except for the waiting area at Country Bear Jamboree. That sounds...ick.

I'm sad, I haven't seen them in years, planned to next week on my trip and...it's down for refurb.

3 in one Doom Buggy.

Impressive!

Or crazy

I know that those folks beside us in the waiting area for Country Bears were uncomfortable with wet undies, soaked socks and hot ponchos but they could have done their digging and flinging a little bit more discreetly.

I didn't realize that the Country Bears were done for a refurb right now.

Yep, we squeeze three adults into one doom buggy......I think we'll say that we were impressively crazy.

We've only done Swiss Family Treehouse once. You know that I don't like heights and my DH pretty much hates heights, too, so we skip it.

We haven't gone to Tiki Birds in a couple of years. Not sure if we'll hit it this trip or not.

Am I the only one who sees all of the streams of people heading into the left line at Pirates and then choose the right line? I rarely see anyone heading into the right side of the line.

Also, are we the only ones who get hit by huge sprays of water during the battle scene on that ride? We never used to get wet, but now we get hit every single time we ride.

Country Bears is another one we've never done. I can't get my husband into that show at all. I've tried.

I'm surprised that the heights of the Treehouse doesn't bother me a lot. You know how afraid I am of heights.

No, you aren't the only one who sees streams of people heading into the left line. I guess it's just natural to think that the "enter" line is to the left and the "exit" is to the right. Some probably don't realize that you can get in either line on Pirates.

Looks like a great start to the day at the Magic Kingdom!

It was a fantastic start to the day!