BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Some sad news on the Epcot live entertainment front. WDWMagic is reporting that Off Kilter, Mo'Rockin and Spirit of America will have their final performances on September 27th. The World Showcase Players will have their final performance September 25th. New live entertainment planned includes a traditional Berber music and dance troupe in Morocco, a corps of dynamic flag-waving performers in Italy, a thrilling lumberjack-inspired show in Canada, and a Celtic folk music ensemble at the United Kingdom. http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/28aug2014-epcot%27s-most-popular-live-entertainment-groups-to-be-retired-in-september.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 This saddens me but it will be interesting to see new acts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 No Spirit of America?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oh Dad is gonna be bummed. He likes Off Kilter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 We will miss Spirit of America. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm sure the new entertainers will be good, but I'm going to miss Off Kilter and Mo'Rockin. I don't think I've ever caught a performance of Spirit of America. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The new ones do sound interesting. Adam would enjoy the lumberjack I'm sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 This seems like a lot of change all at once. I wonder why they're changing all of these at the same time? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeckersDadJohn 44 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Cut down on rumors and paranoia from remaing acts. You maybe paranoid but doesn't mean they ain't out to git you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Just to clarify, "Spirit of America" is the fife and drum corps not the singers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 WOW, Off Kilter?? I'm really surprised. They have been a HUGE staple in the Canada pavilion for ages with a huge following. I'm also bummed about the World Showcase players. Many longtime former Adventurers have found roles with the WSP. I hope they are all placed in other roles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Just to clarify, "Spirit of America" is the fife and drum corps not the singers.Thanks Lou. I knew it wasn't voices of liberty but I wasn't sure who it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okieatheart 33 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oh, shoot! I really liked the fife and drum corps - a really neat piece of Americana. But, then again, I love the Main Street Philharmonic and the Dapper Dans in MK. Judy in Texas and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's kind of ironic, I was stationed outside the World Showcase the other night which is next to where Off Kilter performs.As I was listening to them for the second time that night, I commented to another CM, "man, do those guys have a nice gig or what, they've been there for ever".Oh well, all good things must end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I am going to miss the kilts. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's kind of ironic, I was stationed outside the World Showcase the other night which is next to where Off Kilter performs.As I was listening to them for the second time that night, I commented to another CM, "man, do those guys have a nice gig or what, they've been there for ever".Oh well, all good things must end. Being there forever probably equates with them getting paid more than some new act. So, out they go. That's what us guests want, they'll say. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I loved Spirit of America....we have seen a similar act in Williamsburg and it's very cool to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 fyi - I just got official confirmation those 4 groups will have their final performances "the week ending September 27" In the "so far just a rumor" department... There are currently no shows appearing on the schedule for British Revolution after September 27. Now that's one group that hasn't been there all that long. They recently replaced The British Invasion Beatles tribute group about 3 years ago. There is also nothing on the schedule for "Voices of Liberty" after November 22. Not sure if that has anything to do with the Candlelight Processional or other holiday happenings at Epcot, as Voices of Liberty have switched over to Christmas Carols in the past during the holidays. It could also just be that the schedule hasn't been updated yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm gonna miss Spirit of America. But if Voices of Liberty goes away too, that would be shameful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeckersDadJohn 44 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oh Dad is gonna be bummed. He likes Off Kilter.What makes you say that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 That's what us guests want, they'll say. Ok, which one of you asked for traditional Berber music. What the heck is that anyway?I just can't seem to get enough of Moroccan dancing.Hey Dave, you're finally going get an Italian flag-waving group. I know, it's been a long time coming.Mo, do you have a need for a lumberjack inspired show?I know Bob would love a Celtic folk music group. He would say it's to die for. None of the new entertainment does anything for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 But the thread did get me a new tag. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 What makes you say that? "Celtic Armadillo" = brilliant Mo, do you have a need for a lumberjack inspired show? As a matter of fact yes, yes I do. As Jen reminds me all the time, I do practically live in Canada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Mo, do you have a need for a lumberjack inspired show? As a matter of fact yes, yes I do. WDW, "where dreams come true" BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ok, which one of you asked for traditional Berber music. What the heck is that anyway?I just can't seem to get enough of Moroccan dancing.Hey Dave, you're finally going get an Italian flag-waving group. I know, it's been a long time coming.Mo, do you have a need for a lumberjack inspired show?I know Bob would love a Celtic folk music group. He would say it's to die for. None of the new entertainment does anything for me.I have a friend that sings in a Berber Shop Quartet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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