A source tells PEOPLE that the Country Bear Jamboree character was renamed as part of the refurbishment to the attraction Disney The has officially opened at ’s Magic Kingdom park in Florida — and, despite reports to the contrary, one of the show's original characters remains. Liver Lips McGrowl — one of the 18 original animatronics featured in the Country Bear Jamboree for over 50 years — has been renamed Romeo McGrowl in the updated show. McGrowl's appearance has also changed, with the animatronic now sporting a blonde hairdo.
A source tells PEOPLE that McGrowl’s name change is just a part of the larger refurbishment of the show and the animatronic bears that began in January 2024. Disney Related: According to the , the term “liver lips” is considered offensive and derogatory, though the source did not specify if that was the reason for the name change. The is a show that features animatronic bears that perform a variety show.
The attraction was previously called the Country Bear Jamboree and was one of the original attractions when Walt Disney World first opened back in 1971. The original Country Bear Jamboree held its final showing back in and was closed for major updates and renovations to the animatronic bears and the show before reopening on Wednesday, July 17. New updates to the original show include new costuming for the bears, a new script and a new musical set of classic Disney songs sung in a country-western fashion.
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