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A charming cast of audio-animatronic bears sings and stomps in a Western-style
hoedown. Editing has cut a few minutes from the show, quickening its pace some-
what. Most songs remain the same, though, and C
ountry Bear Jamboree
has run for
so long that the geriatric bears are a step away from assisted living. Reader comments
tend to echo the need for something new. From a Sandy Hook, Connecticut, mom:
I know they consider it a classic, and kids always seem to love it, but could
they PLEASE update it after half a century?
Kids will love watching
The Country Bears,
a live-action film produced by Walt Dis-
ney Pictures based loosely on the
Country Bear Jamboree
show. It was Disney's first
movie based on a ride or attraction, released in 2002, almost a year before
Pirates of
the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
What it is
Electronic shooting gallery.
Scope and scale
Diversion.
Fright potential
Not
frightening in any respect.
When to go
Anytime.
Special comment
Costs $1 per play.
Authors' rating
Fun for kids but not a must; .
Would-be gunslingers get around 30 shots per $1 play. Each shot is followed by a
short delay before the next shot can be taken—this prevents small children from acci-
dentally using all 30 shots in 5 seconds. It's barely noticeable for adults. Bring lots of
quarters.
Splash Mountain
(FastPass+)
†
Many preschoolers are too short to ride; others are intimidated when they see the attrac-
tion from the waiting line. Among preschoolers who actually ride, most give it high marks
.
What it is
Indoor/outdoor water-flume adventure ride.
Scope and scale
Super-headliner.
Fright potential
Visually intimidating from outside, with moderately intense visual ef-