What happened to American Vybe?

[Mike and Natalie]

Does anyone know what happened to "American Vybe"? This group performed in EPCOT at the American Adventure.

 

[LJC1861]

They are now known as "Epcot Vybe" and they perform in the outdoor open space in between the 2 gift shops at the front of World Showcase. They now use microphones as their sound does not carry as well in the outdoor setting, but they are as good as they ever were. The one thing I miss is hearing the "Echo Show" that they did once each day with the Voices of Liberty. During Vybe's performance of "America the Beautiful" the Voices of Liberty would join them from the balcony above and it was truly breathtaking.

Linda

 

[meeko_33785]

To the best of my knowledge, American/ EPCOT Vybe left EPCOT altogether after the Holiday season. I heard that Disney chose not to renew their contract. It's a shame. They were one of my favorite acts in the parks.

 

[LJC1861]

That is truly terrible news!!!! They are fantastic and one of my all time favorite shows.

Linda

 

[Eljay]

To the best of my knowledge, American/ EPCOT Vybe left EPCOT altogether after the Holiday season. I heard that Disney chose not to renew their contract. It's a shame. They were one of my favorite acts in the parks.

Yes, I heard the same thing. Isn't that a terrible shame?
There is no listing for them on Steve Soares Entertainment Schedule anymore.
http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm

 

[ugadog99]

Such a shame...we loved American Vybe.

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

When we were there in June, there was a CM with a counter unobtrusively clicking the number of people watching their show. I was standing next to her. It was late afternoon and I think there were only about 40 ppl actually sitting down. The rest were just kind of pausing.