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Post by TikiTikiRoom » Jan Wed 16, 2008 11:26 am

I personally enjoy the Hall of presidents and really did like it as a kid. But I had no desire to go see the Country Bears. My parents enjoyed the Country bears, but it was sort of.....well.....ugh, i dunno how to describe it. The Country bears are dead to me.
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Post by dyemooch » Jan Fri 18, 2008 8:53 am

I've never been to both(CBJ and HoP) either! Something I intend to change- if anything, just to say I've seen 'em.
I hear some good things though! Mostly about CBJ.
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Post by Calypso » Jan Fri 18, 2008 12:58 pm

Okay... I'm in the minority here, but I'll fess up. I hated CBJ as a kid and I avoid it to this day.
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Post by GhostHost » Jan Fri 18, 2008 1:25 pm

Calypso wrote:Okay... I'm in the minority here, but I'll fess up. I hated CBJ as a kid and I avoid it to this day.
It's ok. We forgive you! :wink:

I could take it or leave it myself.
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Post by AJBARTH » Jan Fri 18, 2008 4:09 pm

Both need to be enjoyed atleast once, but save the HOP for one of those hot rainy afternoons when everyone could use a relaxing, cool break. 8)
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Post by DisBeamer » Jan Sat 19, 2008 5:02 am

Big thumbs up for going to see the Country Bears, with the caveat that when I saw them in December, they were in terrible shape. Here's hoping for a rehab to refresh and re-fur them in the near future.

I personally liked the HoP as a kid because if you watch the presidents while they're standing around, they move and whisper to one another and nod and stuff. It's pretty cool, even if you're not interested in what they're talking about. Fidgety bunch. :lol:
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Post by Captain Schnemo » Jan Sat 19, 2008 5:38 am

The Hall of Presidents would probably be better if it had more to do with presidents. Last time I saw it, it was all about civil rights, which is certainly an interesting and inspiring topic, but is only one small sliver of the American experience.
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Post by stinoi » Feb Sun 10, 2008 6:30 pm

I liked HoP, but I'm not a big fan of CBJ. We went to CBJ and liked the humor, but the type of music simply is not up our alley.
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Post by cap396 » Feb Mon 11, 2008 6:42 am

I still haven't seen Canada, UK, or France at EPCOT. I always say that I'm going to see those next time I go to Disney World, but I always run out of time.
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Post by lebeau » Feb Mon 11, 2008 8:44 am

I saw CBJ when I was 6 or 7. I remember I liked it. But I've had no desire to revisit it as an adult. I'm sure someday I'll go again with the little one(s).

I saw HoP on that same trip decades ago. My dad is a big history fan and I think he got a big kick out of it. I wasn't bored, but I didn't love it. I don't think I was old enough to realize it was fake.

When I took my wife for her first trip (our honeymoon) she wanted to see HoP. I couldn't imagine why as she's not even remotely a history buff. But she enjoyed it. If nothing else, it's air conditioned and you can get off your feet for a while. I think that's a big reason why HoP is still around.
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Post by yodiwan1 » Feb Tue 12, 2008 5:06 pm

i have not sween either video in china or france in epcot. I intend to check them out in may when I go again!
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Post by rmorton50 » Feb Tue 12, 2008 9:52 pm

I try to see both shows on each visit. Our daughters, ages 9 and 11, liked HOP when they first saw it. It just depends on the child's interests. Once when my wife was in a wheelchair, we got to sit right down front and I was amazed at how lifelike the AAs are. I agree, Country Bears could use some TLC, though.
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Post by Mr.ToadWildRider » Feb Tue 12, 2008 11:40 pm

Definitely give them both a try. They both generally don't have much wait other than the wait until the next show and i'm pretty sure you can leave (albeit a bit rude) in the middle if no one digs it. The Hall of Presidents is a bigger question mark on most families' itineraries but it's good ol' patriotic fun imo.
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see the HOP

Post by sprincess1 » Feb Thu 28, 2008 4:44 pm

The HOP is a little boring but really cool. The presidents act like real people. They talk amongst themselves, the nod their heads and the message is good. My mom LOVES the HOP. She wants to salute and sign up to go into the armed forces every time she sees it! And the country bears make us laugh really hard. But we only go every once in awhile. They do a X-mas Country Bears but not this past year at the Very Merry. We were really disappointed. But they are both worth it to see at least once!!
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Post by ghostelias » Feb Thu 28, 2008 5:20 pm

My Dad & I have always loved HOP but my mum never cared for it and thought it was boring. My Mum & I love CBJ but my Dad doesn't care for it. Sometimes you just can't win :)
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