Disney World representatives reportedly insist there was no malfunction at the Country Bear Musical Jamboree, even though the violin-playing bear started smoking.
A video of the incident was captured and shared on social media, showing what appear to be uniformed Disney representatives attempting to escort people out of the room. As people assess the situation, get up and begin to run from the area to safety, smoke begins to fill the bear's stomach area, as seen in the video shared on X.
During a recent showing, the new Country Bear Musical Jamboree Audio-Animatronic was seen smoking. pic.twitter.com/wk1vC2NLxr
— Disney Glimpses (@disneyglimpses) July 18, 2024
As smoke began to fill the air, the character played the violin, causing chaos among onlookers. According to TMZ, the Country Bear Musical Jamboree was a recently reopened attraction at the theme park, so many were unsure whether this was an actual robot accident or if the smoke was intended as part of the show.
Some guests at the world-famous theme park said they didn't want to wait to see what would happen because they thought the robot was about to burst into flames, but Disney World representatives claim the smoke was actually planned as part of the performance, as first reported by TMZ.
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree reopened today after an animatronic malfunction yesterday! 🎻🐻 pic.twitter.com/Gwd5aeqQg7
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) July 19, 2024
A representative told TMZ there was no actual fire and no flames were visible on video.
The ride remains open at the amusement park, which likely indicates there is no immediate danger at the moment, according to the media outlet. (RELATED: JoJo Siwa's 21st Birthday Was the Most Embarrassing, Excruciatingly Drunk Party)
NOW OPEN: Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Walt Disney World is ready to get your toes stomping and knees tapping! 🪕🎶 pic.twitter.com/8wZsrbHVq0
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) July 17, 2024
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred at the venue. Fantasmic Light Show It went viral In 2023, hot red flames will shoot high into the sky, creating a spectacular light show.
