Disney World removes animatronic that could be offensive to alcoholics – Washington Examiner
Disney World reopened an attraction after six months, but the animatronic character Liver Lips McGrowl was removed from the lineup. Liver Lips McGrowl had been part of the “Country Bear Jamboree” since 1971 but was replaced by a new character, Romeo McGrowl. The removal of Liver Lips McGrowl is related to the term “liver lips” being associated with alcohol abuse. Liver Lips McGrowl was a beloved character in the “Country Bear Jamboree” attraction, known for his deep voice and musical talent. However, Disney decided to remove him from the lineup due to concerns over the negative connotations associated with the term ”liver lips.”
The decision to replace Liver Lips McGrowl with Romeo McGrowl was made in an effort to update the attraction and ensure that all elements were in line with Disney’s family-friendly image. Romeo McGrowl brings a fresh energy and new songs to the show, while still maintaining the spirit of the original “Country Bear Jamboree.”
While some fans may miss Liver Lips McGrowl, Disney’s decision to remove him from the attraction shows their commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests. The “Country Bear Jamboree” continues to be a popular attraction at Disney World, and the addition of Romeo McGrowl adds a new chapter to the beloved show.
Disney World ditches animatronic potentially offensive to alcoholics
Walt Disney World reopened one of its attractions on Wednesday following a six-month refurbishment, though one animatronic character, Liver Lips McGrowl, was noticeably absent from the lineup.
The character, which had been one of 18 animatronic bears at the “Country Bear Jamboree” in Magic Kingdom, had been part of the attraction since 1971, when Disney World first opened in Florida. In January, the attraction was closed to undergo refurbishment, reopening Wednesday with a new character, Romeo McGrowl, in place of Liver Lips McGrowl.
The removal of this character comes as the term “liver lips” refers to alcohol abuse and the damage it does to one’s liver, and is considered by some to be an offensive term.
The attraction is known for its animatronic characters singing a variety of country songs, with Liver Lips McGrowl credited for just one song during his time at the attraction “My Woman Ain’t Pretty (But She Don’t Swear None).”
Disney World’s refurbishment for “Country Bear Jamboree” comes a month after it reopened Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the replacement attraction for Splash Mountain. The original attraction featured characters from Song of the South, a film from 1946 that received criticism for how the film’s narrator speaks in a stereotypical Southern black vernacular.
The Washington Examiner has contacted Disney World for comment.
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