Defunctland: The History of the Country Bear Christmas Special

[@mikurimelancholy]

I have too much free time on my hands but I transcribed and translated the whole Japanese version of Shakers song! Hopefully it will be of use to you! バケーションの支度は終わったかい？ Shaker: Have you finished preparing your vacation? ん、南極の実家に里帰りさ！ Penguing: Yes, I’m going to visit my family in Antarctica! 寂しくなるな。。。 Shaker: I’ll be lonely... 一人ぼっちの寂しいクリスマス Shaker: A lonely Christmas, all by my self... すぐ帰るよ！ Penguin: I’ll be back soon! 思うは君のことばかり～ Shaker: All I’m gonna do is think about you~ 毎日電話するさ！ Penguin: I’ll call everyday! 君の楽しいホワイトクリスマスでも Shaker: You’ll have your fun white Christmas but... 南極はいつでも真っ白！ Penguin: It’s always white in Antarctica! 僕にはにはブルーブルーブルークリスマス。。。 Shaker: I’ll have a blue blue blue Christmas… 誰かストーブ付けてくれ!こいつ寒さで凍っちゃうよ! Penguin: Somebody bring a stove! This guys gonna freeze in this weather! PS. Love love love Defunctland so much! Please keep making these videos in 2018 also!

[@Defunctland]

+Miriri Thank you so much! That is so helpful!

[@ParanormalNewsToday]

This wants an episode of its own. Or a spotlight at least. An update?

[@potatogamer_7726]

Very great!!!😃

[@raewestvirginia2128]

In case if they didn’t add the penguin back, here’s what I make shaker say at the end of the song: “*shivers* Somebody please turn the heat up?! I’m f-freezing!”

[@ZeranZeran]

that's pretty cute! Thank you stranger

[@freakfoxvevo7915]

Roses are red Comments can be sublime I like Defunctland When it's in rhyme

[@cmdraftbrn]

you win one internet. congrats

[@Flynn217something]

Holy fuck At first: “this is nice, but there’s no way he’s gonna rhyme the whole thing” Middle: “he’s still going...” End: “HE DID! I CANT BELIEVE IT!” 👏 hats off to you sir!

[@hancho_kuma]

This is just heart warming

[@Anne2a1belle]

That was adorable Kevin. Thank you!

[@fanofsimonpegg]

I absolutely *love* how it's in the OG 4:3 aspect ratio to sell the authenticity of an old-ish VHS tape. I love you.

[@Defunctland]

I love you too

[@yifun6187]

The fact that this rhymes makes it that much better

[@bunnyboyking5215]

Michael Krager Yeah it helps this stand out from the other episodes which I'm pretty sure was intentional without a doubt.

[@DeerBonesBaby]

It made me want to break out an ugly Christmas sweater!

[@mr.pencilsharpener8004]

Great and creative video as always defunctland! I especially like the shot you took at Rob Plays. If you want a challenging video to create in season 2, Meet the World at Tokyo Disneyland has almost no information on it that I can find and it would be interesting to see what you could do with it.

[@ColeStudiman]

Fantastic! One of the greatest channels on KZbin, thank you!

[@DistoryDan]

BEST. ATTRACTION. EVER. Big Al is my spirit animal.

[@dicapriodelorean2888]

i think we can all relate to Big Al

[@MikesTOONTOWN]

I feel bad for Big Al, He makes me depressed

[@shadowhunter2159]

Yes So True

[@nathanblevins5483]

He never scared me when I saw at 2011.

[@themeparkanalysis8114]

Have I ever said how much I love this channel? Because I love this channel.

[@themeparkanalysis8114]

I mean, really, this is so creative and well executed. No other theme park related channel holds the quality of this one.

[@c4tg1rl10]

You rhymed this whole things, props to you man

[@meganmeeks1506]

Love your videos! This has definitely become my favorite channel. I always look forward to everything you put out. Keep it up! :D

[@Pixel-dan]

This was such a fun, creative video! Now off to find video of the Christmas overlay!

[@dawngw26]

This is the one attraction that I truly miss. I think I even saw this holiday version and thought it wasn't as good as the original show. I was in love with all of the characters and loved how they were 'alive' even when the lights weren't on them (such as the moose and buffalo heads on the wall, looking out at people in the audience). I couldn't get enough of the animatronics!!!!! I wish Disney would revive this and use their wonderful Imagineers to restore Marc Davis' vision.

[@cataquackwarlord5389]

My favorite part of the Christmas special was the Sleigh Ride song. The cheerful lyrics, juxtaposed with the illustrations of the sleigh ride going out of control and ultimately plunging into a frozen lake, always made me crack up with laughter. It's a shame that the Christmas version got canceled - if it's supposed to be so people aren't disappointed when they wanted to see the normal show, what about people who come on the holidays so they can see the special version?

[@ParanormalNewsToday]

Surprisingly, you managed to rhyme almost the whole thing. As a fellow writer of my own content... bravo! People do notice. Well, at least I do. Love the channel.

[@Whatlander]

Love the sudden break in meter for the Alice Davis quote.

[@karacarmichael415]

I remember being shocked the year they took away the Christmas special. It was an institution. I asked the cast member running the show what happened to the Christmas special. She had no idea what I was talking about 🤦‍♀️ I am loving this channel!

[@nickdoermann4206]

My Christmas wouldn’t have been complete without the defunct land Christmas special

[@Radman1889]

Woo! An early Christmas gift! Cheers Kevin!

[@matthewdejesu2115]

Grabbed the Nickelodeon hotel doc, turned into a bunch of other interest related pieces.I then started from the beginning and now, im glad you have this and so many more creative collaboration videos i will be looking forward to! Love your series Kevin! Cheers

[@laneperson137]

Watching this in June just because I'm going through the playlist and refuse to skip it haha Very well done, I'm impressed how well you stuck to the format of the poem!

[@cristianbicknese5502]

This channel is beyond awesome, absolutely one of the best channels to come out in last year or so. The quality of the videos are on point and they keep on getting better and better. Keep up the amazing work!

[@jakewayne4245]

I love Defunctland. thank you for work so hard on your web show Defunctland . it is so great. can't want for next year for Defunctland season 2.

[@FresherPrince]

Absolutely love the video Kevin. Your hard work is showing with how much your fanbase has grown recently. Keep up the work and you'll be at 100,000 before you know it!

[@YokiDokiPanic]

I came to watch this new video and had a nostalgic good time, but I was pleasantly surprised it was all in rhyme. From the entire audience to Kevin and crew, all of us wish you a merry Christmas too.

[@narfii7302]

This was just adorable, I absolutely loved the rhyming! Merry Christmas Kevin!

[@SPRidley]

Man, im loving these intros more and more with each one that appears in your videos kevin.

[@Therealaustinsmith]

I could watch these vids for days. Thank you for quality entertainment my friend. Cheers and happy holidays to all!

[@tarynwyss1635]

fastpass facts did an amazing job with that animation. great episode, kevin!

[@splotchmash]

Thank you for this, love the rhyming, very clever and fun! I love Defunctland, thanks for making new content on the regular, I really appreciate it and it gives me something to look forward to!

[@FukuharaMone]

Watching your series make me want to ride the "unpopular" rides! I live in Japan and here, this attraction is a resting place for a lot of people including me but now I actually want to watch the show properly!

[@lotadsswamp]

"Rob hates creativity" too harsh.....

[@MidwaytoMainStreet]

It's my favorite show though!

[@CaitCher]

When Kevin claims the previous episode was the last of the season until this episode comes up! Oh, what bliss!

[@Defunctland]

+Cait Cher This is technically a minisode. Glad you liked it!

[@CaitCher]

I apologize. A minisode. Anyway, it's still bliss.

[@farandaway123]

An amazing little Christmas gift!! Thanks Kevin.

[@themeparkguy2525]

Favorite holiday special this year. Hoping for a longer installment next Christmas.

[@normf9020]

Me watching the intro: "A storybook? Is he actually going to rhyme?" Me watching the rest of the video: "Holy s#!t, he's actually rhyming!" Nicely done, sir. A Merry Christmas to you and yours, as well.

[@natalierevilla655]

u are so freaking funny and creative, i really love this video and i really love how much u interact with other disney youtubers

[@magicalranter224]

Glad we got another episode before 2018! I really like your intro for this

[@intelligencekidofficiald1556]

I liked the rhyming as in Twas the Night Before Christmas... great work!

[@runnerduck0272]

I found your channel less than a month ago and I love all your content. Sometimes morbid, sometimes saddening, but nonetheless interesting, I love what you guys are doing and I've introduced Defunctland to plenty of friends. See you next year!

[@EternaMidnight]

Heh, the translate this part please, I don't speak Japanese part got me lol. Well done :D

[@maycausedizziness]

Great Job Kevin! loved the detail that you put into following the iambic pentameter for the whole video

[@hopeschannel]

droppin some sick rhymes here bud

[@pyxelexia]

I was just thinking you should do this one the other day; thanks so much for this little surprise!

[@crowmigration8245]

This was short but I can tell a lot of work went in. Have a happy new year, and I'm sure I will see you again.

[@MatecaCorp]

That roast at the beginning... Always interesting to hear about the CBJ and its changes. And the rhyming was wonderful!

[@RemixArtist69]

A really solid video, effort was put into this and it shows.

[@crazyhannahcreations9806]

Awwww Oh my gosh! I remember seeing this show as a kid. Oh I miss it. I watched it on youtube the other day for that christmas spirit! XD I do wish they brought it back into a new overlay. Cause it was fun and cute.. It brought more fun and humor to the beloved attraction. Plus do think Country Bears needs a new script show makeover. I miss how it use to be a nice long show, but now hate it that some of the dialogue is cut. But this is awesome Kevin! Merry Christmas and Happy New year for Defunctland! :D

[@PaddletailPhilly]

This was a sweet little diversion, Kev. Loved the intro, too. Happy holidays!

[@Ayden_B]

Always a family tradition of mine. Heating up the fire, gathering around the tv, and watching A very Defunctland Christmas

[@RAM-cj1hr]

Kudos for you doing this in the 4:3 aspect ratio for authenticity.

[@redram5150]

Very well done, Adam. I'm impressed with the funny parody too "A visit from St Nicholas

[@fireorb2]

I like the poem and rhyming you did for this!

[@metaz69u]

Merry Christmas to you too, Kevin.

[@XIIIthProductions]

Massive kudos for having the entire thing in rhymes!

[@Tru-Blu]

I appreciate the poetics of this episode. Great job Kevin.

[@pokemondimensions1297]

Can't imagine how much of a pain it was to talk in rhyme the whole time. Great job!

[@UrSammich]

Thank you defunctland for this interesting history. You bring us joy and mystery. From the first video to your newest it is always a blast. Even though some of your videos are a bit short and fast. I wish you and your family well with interesting stories to tell. From the comment section to you, Merry Christmas and remember we love you~ < 3

[@KingsIslandHistory]

I loved the rhyming of it all! Super small nitpick, but at 3:15 you say that in 2006 it finally met it's end. I believe the WDW version stopped playing in 2005. Again though, great video!

[@kirstenc4279]

This was a lot shorted than expected. I did enjoy you speaking in rhyme.

[@TimtamIsFish]

Thank you, this is just what I needed today☺️

[@jacobdominguez7808]

I saw this Christmas version of the Country Bears show when I was a kid! I loved it at the time. This brings back some memories!😁

[@moocow8005]

I was so sad for the end of the season this video made me all warm and fuzzy inside

[@KarynPeterson]

i had no idea this even existed, and i'm a little ashamed of myself. in my defense....nothing. i got nothing. this was a real treat, kevin!

[@joevinski1]

Love the video brother and love the banter with rob and Dan lol

[@rachelharper4973]

👏👏👏 From that intro to the rhymey-tempo this deserves all the 👍👍👍

[@sakume7969]

I very strongly remember this. I was little when my parents took me but the hostess outside in the waiting queue had us singing Christmas songs. She came to me when we were singing rudolph, probably to let me have a turn singing into her microphone. I jammed out on that thing like a star, singing the whole rest of the song. I think everyone was amused.

[@PsychedelicCharm]

Doing videos in rhyme isn't always a cinch, But your Christmas video is on par with the Grinch. Can't wait to see what other attractions you'll do I've finished Season One, now onto Season Two! -Michaela Albury, 2019

[@Mulerider4Life]

Its a good day when Kevin uploads a new video.

[@Terribleatusernames]

I'm pretty impressed that you made this whole thing rhyme

[@laurenstockstill2078]

Wow! The rhyming script was impressive! Very nice 👌🎄🎁

[@nol_dur]

Love your videos and the collaboration. This is a interesting attraction.

[@daffyphack]

What a charming video that gave me so much cheer "September 9, 2001 Final Performance" ...oh, dear.

[@grizzlyhead9812]

That Rob Plays jab tho...

[@grizzlyhead9812]

By the way if you see this comment at 1:04 that’s a picture of Tokyo Disneyland not the Magic Kingdom.

[@yuriguy9692]

Love the into Kevin. Keep up the good work dude. Because of u im interested in this. Thank you and merry Christmas 💯

[@Joi_Robb]

The only Christmas themed video that matters!

[@annveal]

ART. My heart grew three sizes today thanks to this video.

[@Maniac4Bricks]

At about 2 1/2 minutes in, I noticed your rhyme scheme. Very well done for the extra holiday charm! Uhhh "scheme" and "charm" are a slant rhyme.

[@bunnyboyking5215]

I hope you cover the actual Country Bear Jamboree next year. It would certainly make me cheer.

[@ellebastonart]

Can we just appreciate how creative and challenging it must have been to create a rhyming scheme throughout this entire episode without it being super contrived?

[@bananamangopeach9784]

This was so satisfying. The rhyming that is.

[@sugah9392]

Merry defunctland!

[@LetsGoBruinsGA]

I like the intro a lot. I like Rob plays but that jab at him was pretty dang funny and accurate.

[@Clarrisani]

A very well constructed mini-sode. Love the themeing.

[@HardcoreVendetta777]

2:30 the Japanese penguin is saying "Watch and Subscribe to Defunctland"

[@gameraddy9926]

*gaming KZbinr watching my favorite theme park KZbinr* Defuncland your awesome! Merry Christmas!

[@juvetravels]

My first time traveling to Tokyo was 2010 right after Christmas. Went to Tokyo Disneyland on December 28 of that year just to see that Country Bears has already closed to redress the sets back to their regular jamboree show style. So soon. lol I did however, was able to see the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown when I visited Tokyo Disneyland again during the summer in 2015.

[@sw4ahl]

This is it. I'm caught up on all your videos.

[@dee8722]

Oh gosh this is amazing! Was so sure it wouldn't rhyme the whole time! Thought oh this is cool he's doing it rhyming at the start. Then oh gosh it's still going how is he doing this!? 😅 Finally goodness I can believe he made the whole thing rhyme!

[@theboringkaren]

I really want a Santa Shark plushie now. I'm surprised I never knew about this Christmas show since I loved Country Bears as a kid!

[@frisk4520]

I always wanted to go to Disney as a kid, my great grandma hyped the country bear jamboree so much.

[@ThomasK96]

Marry Christmas Kevin

[@wilhelmofcharlotte772]

Oh Shit! A Defunctland Christmas Special!

[@goinkosu]

Merry Christmas Kevin

[@smellmych33z]

I got to see this when I was 6. Disneyland was magical. . . Time to go back.

[@stitchunderground626]

That was Great Marry Christmas Kevin:)

[@MrMostDaysOff]

Great video, Merry Christmas!

[@alisdair42]

Nice and festive, now really in the holiday mood :)