The Country Bears Greet Guests at Magic Kingdom

The Country Bears mingle with guests in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. We’ve spotted them a few times recently and feel it’s safe to say that guests will no longer have to look up to see them. Formerly, they were waving to guests from some of the upper balconies in Frontierland as a character sighting.

Walt Disney’s Country Bears can usually be found around The Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland. They roam the land intermittently throughout the day. A general idea of their times is usually listed in the My Disney Experience app.

The Country Bears roam Frontierland at Magic Kingdom.

Since they roam the area, you’ll have to find them. But, thankfully, when they’re out, they aren’t too difficult to spot.

Here are a few of the Country Bears you might see on your visit.

Big Al

It’s always a pleasure to see Big Al. He is a little on the shy side and always gets embarrassed when asked for a photo.

Liver Lips McGrowl

Liver Lips McGrowl seemed preoccupied when we last saw him. He has a pair of pretty distinct lips, and that’s where he got his name.

Shaker

Shaker was out walking the line when we last ran into him. He is a friendly bear. But aren’t they all?

We haven’t seen Wendell out lately. He usually wears a blue scarf when he’s greeting guests.

If you run into the Country Bears while touring Frontierland, feel free to walk up and say hello. If you ask politely, they will be glad to pose for a photo. However, since they are roaming characters, they rarely stay in one spot for long. The Country Bears do not usually sign autographs; you’ll have to take a photo with your personal device.

But they are sure to make you smile. If you have no idea who they are, step inside Grizzly Hall for the Country Bear Jamboree. Before long, you’ll probably find them as endearing as everyone else.

*As of 2024, the traditional Country Bear Jamboree is closed. It is expected to reopen with a new show later this summer.

For more characters at Disney World, you might enjoy the following:

Or you might enjoy our guide to meeting Magic Kingdom Characters. It includes a list of the characters you can find throughout the park.

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