(More) Changes at The World

Disney has just announced:

     The Studio Backlot Tour at DHS will be closing as of September 27th in the name of "future enhancements".

 Disney's Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour Closing

 Ooooh. I am ever so hopeful that a new Cars Land is in the works!!!

It’s all in the name of progress, or as a Disney representative told us, “future enhancements”. The Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studio will give its final tour on Sept. 27, 2014. - See more at: http://attractionsmagazine.com/studio-backlot-tour-attraction-closing-later-month-disneys-hollywood-studios/#sthash.2tdLCcgj.dpuf

It’s all in the name of progress, or as a Disney representative told us, “future enhancements”. The Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studio will give its final tour on Sept. 27, 2014. - See more at: http://attractionsmagazine.com/studio-backlot-tour-attraction-closing-later-month-disneys-hollywood-studios/#sthash.2tdLCcgj.dpuf

And ....
     The Maelstrom ride at Epcot's World Showcase Norway Pavilion will be replaced by a new attraction based on "Frozen".   

 Frozen ride replacing Maelstrom

Some folks are not happy with this.

 new Frozen-attraction stirs up controversy

Two things:
  I hope it's better Imagineered than the 'Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid'  over in Fantasyland.


  I wonder if the movie at the end of the ride will remain. (probably not)

The movies at Norway, China, France, and Canada are some of favorite Epcot things. And yes, I do wish that ALL of the countries would have one.

So many changes!!

Save Off Kilter !!

The WDW Powers-That-Make-Decisions recently released this message:

Over the coming months, we’ll be introducing new entertainment acts at Epcot, refreshing some of our existing acts and retiring a few others.

Namely: Off Kilter (Canada),  Mo'Rockin (Morocco),  The World Showcase Players (United Kingdom),  Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps

.... their final performances the week ending September 27. We thank them for all they’ve done to make the Epcot Guest experience enjoyable and memorable.

 The Disney Parks Blog announced their replacements:  

B'net Houariyat, a traditional Berber music and dance troupe in Morocco;  Sbandieratori Flags, a corps of dynamic flag-waving performers in Italy; a 'thrilling' lumberjack-inspired show in Canada; Scottish Musical trio, a Celtic folk music ensemble at the United Kingdom .... more." 

Whoa whoa whoa ...  Wait a minute....
Off Kilter is a very very popular act. Very. Popular.
They are just about the only reason I go to Epcot in the afternoon. Sorry, Disney-Powers-That-Make Stupid Decisions, I just don't think that a lumber-jack inspired show will ever replace Off Kilter, no matter how 'thrilling' it might be.

 

There's a grassroots campaign going on Facebook to save Off Kilter.   The Facebook page is called "Save Off Kilter"

The petition can be found here:

https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-keep-off-kilter-in-epcot-s-canada-pavilion

Food and Wine 2014

The 2014 Food & Wine Festival is looming (Sept 19th-Nov 10th).    Remember when it used to be only 3 weeks?



Now that the list of kiosks and menus is out,

 food-wine-marketplaces

 I've been working diligently to make my list of must haves and wanna tries.     Note: This takes several trips!


  Must haves:
 
Belgium: Belgian Waffle - chocolate -or- berry compote ?? Mmm, undecided, probably....both!  Potato and Leek waffle? Undecided.

Canada: Cheddar cheese soup & Filet Mignon. Definitely.

France: Beef Bourguinon and Creme Broulee. Absolutely.

Hawaii: Pork Slider. Another definite.

Hops & Barley: Florida Beef slider and carrot cake.

Mexico: Rib-eye taco, sweet corn cheese cake.

Scotland: Vegetarian Haggis. I was very pleasantly surprised by this last year.  And the Crannachan (new).

Fife & Drum: Ghirardelli Sundae.  Uh oh. Trouble here. I love Ghirardelli's

Intermissions Cafe: Key Lime tart.

  Wanna Tries:

Desserts: Frozen s'mores (beverage). Sounds interesting.

New Zealand: Venison sausage. Not me, Hubby wants to try it.

 Puerto Rico: Sorullitos and bolitas de queso.

Refreshment Port: Croissant doughnut and the Dole Fruit Squish'em. 

   AND don't forget: 

Only a few Must Sees this year:

Richard Marx  (Oct 13-14)  My sis and I see ALL of his shows everytime he's here (which is not often enough).

Wilson Phillips (Oct 27-28) Missed 'em last time.

.38 Special  (Nov 1-2)  Love the boys from Jax! Donnie Van Zant will be missed!

Club Cool(er)

New flavors at Club Cool in Epcot's Future World:

Fanta – now available in more than 90 flavors (not all of them here, tho!)


Fanta (Melon Frosty) – a melon-flavored soda, popular in Thailand. 

Bibo – a fruit-flavored juice drink from South Africa. 

Sparberry – a raspberry cream-flavored soda, a favorite in Africa since 1955. 

Guarana Kuat – flavored after the guarana berry, popular in Brazil. 

Inca Kola – a Peruvian favorite offering a sweet, almost bubblegum-like taste.


Returning: 

VegitaBeta – a Japanese beverage combining apricot and passion fruit flavors. (although this was on the 'new' list)

and the ever popular ...
Beverly

 Club Cool debuts new flavors

Food & Wine 2013

Did the Kiosk & menu list come out later this year?
Seems like it to me, but then I (ever hopeful) begin looking for it in June!

Alas, this year I have some dietary restrictions. No spicy stuff. No coffee. No wine. Bummer.

But.
Terra will have fresh watermelon juice and the Refreshment Port will have Orange Dole Whip.

So here's the rest of my list (yes, I learned many Food & Wines ago to make a list - and also to get the wristband card!):

Brazil: x

Argentina: grilled beef skewer

Australia: Pavolova (sounds good)

Mexico: Taco de ribeye (yesss!) & rice pudding

Singapore: Lemongrass Chicken Curry (maybe)

China: Chicken potstickers & Silky Spun Ice in 3 flavors
(new, sounds yummy)

South Korea: x

Africa: Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket

Cheese: x

Brewer's Collection: x

Germany: Schinken Nudel, Roast Bratwurst & Apple strudel

Poland: Zapiekanki

Italy: x

American Adventure Coffee Cart: x

Hops & Barley: x

Florida Local: Beef Slider

Japan: Green tea Colada (maybe)

Morocco: Baklava

New Zealand: x

Belgium: 2 Belgian waffles this year! Must try BOTH:
              1 with warm chocolate ganache
              1 with berry compote
The Chilled coffee with Godiva chocolate is off my list. Major Bummer. otherwise, definitely.

France: Braised short ribs, Creme Broulee

Ireland: warm chocolate pudding (maybe)

Canada: Cheddar cheese soup, Filet mignon

Greece: Griddled cheese, spanakopita

Refreshment port: pineapple fritters (sounds interesting), fried chicken chunks with pineapple sauce (maybe), orange dole whip

Desserts & Champagne: cherry pistachio mousse (sounds good)

Hawaii: pork slider (definitely)

Scotland (NEW): vegetarian haggis, Banoffee tart (maybe)

September 27th - November 11th

Food and Wine 2012

 The kiosk and Menu list is finally out!

 2012 Epcot F & W Festival Marketplace booths & menus

New kiosks this year are Florida and Terra.

I learned years ago that having a PLAN will save lots of time AND $$.

And yes, I've already made my list:

 

Argentina
Beef Empanada
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée

Australia
Lamington

Beverage Selections: Rosemount Estate Traminer Riesling

Belgium
Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles

Beverage Selections: Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Iced Coffee

Brewer’s Collection

Canada
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and “Minus 8″ Onion Jam
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce

Beverage Selections: Neige Première Apple Ice Wine

Caribbean Islands

Ropa Vieja with Cilantro Rice
Jerk Spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Chutney

Beverage Selections: Bacardi® Torched Cherry Frozen Cherry Limeade

Cheese

China
Mongolian Beef with Chinese Steamed Bun
Pork Pot Stickers
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Pickled Vegetables
Mango Tapioca Pudding

Craft Beers

Desserts & Champagne
Yogurt Panna Cotta with Orange Cake, Raspberries and Pomegranate
Lemon Custard Verrine with Blueberry Compote
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel

Beverage Selections: Nesquick Frozen Chocolate Foam & Nesquick Frozen Strawberry Foam

Fife and Drum

 

Florida <– New!
White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rilette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad
Beverage Selections:
Florida Orange Grove Key Limen / Florida Orange Grove Hurricane Class 5, Florida White Sangria

France

 

Germany
Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese)
Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
Apple Strudel with Karamel-Vanilla Sauce

Greece
Greek Salad with Pita Bread
Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Spanakopita

Hawaii
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise

Hops & Barley

Ireland
Kerrygold Cheese: Aged-Irish Cheddar, Dubliner & Cashel Blue with Apple Chutney & Brown Bread
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache

Beverage Selections: Bunratty Mead Honey Wine & Bunratty Potcheene Chilled Irish Coffee

Italy
Ravioli di Formaggio All’emiliana (Baked Cheese Ravioli, Creamy Beef Bolognese, Parmesan, Mozzarella)
Salsiccia e “Papacelli” Napoletani (Sweet Sausage, Red Pepper, Ciaibatta Bread)
Cannoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Chocolate, Candied Fruit)

Beverage Selections: Prosecco Zardetto

Japan
Sukiyaki Beef Pan (Marinated Thin Sliced Rib Eye with Sauteed Onions and Teriyaki Sauce in a Bun)

Mexico
Taco de Filete with Cascabel Pepper Sauce and Scallions Served on a Flour Tortilla
Natilla de Cajeta (Caramel Custard Served with Sauce)

Beverage Selections: Lime Strawberry Margarita On the Rocks

Morocco
Kefta Pocket (Ground Seasoned Beef in a Pita Pocket)
Baklava

New Zealand

Poland
Zapiekanki-Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House Made Ketchup

Scandinavia
Singapore

South Africa
Seared Filet of Beef with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Braai Sauce
Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket

South Korea
Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw

Terra <– New!
Trick’n Chick’n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein Chick’n Breast
Chili Colorado with House Made Chips & Cashew Cheese, featuring Gardein Beefless Tips
Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Sorbet and Coconut Foam

PS: I have an Eat to the Beat list, too!

15 Years of Off Kilter Music

 
 Off Kilter   has been playing its rockin'-out bagpipe Celtic rock at Epcot's Canada Pavilion in the World Showcase for 15 years today.

Congrats and Thanks, Jamie, Mark, Randy, Tony, and Scotty!

If you haven't heard these guys yet, you really are missing out.

More here:  Off Kilter

Note from the Disney parks Blog: "If you’re lucky enough to hear Off Kilter play “Farewell to Nova Scotia,” don’t be surprised if it suddenly sounds a whole lot like “Mickey Mouse Club March.” "

 Kickin' it!

Photo: Allears.net

So, what DO they wear under the kilts, hmmm?

 JAMIE (laughing): We get that question a lot and we have a couple different answers. I like to say we wear white socks and Doc Marten boots under our kilts. But, of course, the real answer is bike shorts.      (H/T: Allears.net)

Eat to the Beatles

Epcot's Food and Wine Festival is one of my most favorite things at WDW and the Eat to the Beat concerts are part of that.

There are some that I enjoy more than others (Richard Marx!),

some that I miss (The Ventures),

and some that have never been, but would absolutely love to see (The Everly Brothers, Huey Lewis and the News).

Have you heard the rumor that the  sons of the Fab Four  might form a band? Can you imagine the crowds that THEY would draw? Of course, they would more than likely play the Amway Center before America Gardens Theater, but wouldn't it be great if they would come over and sing some of their dads' songs?

 James McCartney, Dhani Harrison, Zak Starkey, Sean Lennon

Bye, Bye Kim Possible

 The 'Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure' at Epcot will be closing this summer to make way for Agent P (aka Perry the Platypus) and Dr.Doofenshmirtz, characters from the Disney Channel series "Phineas and Ferb".

 

 

The new interactive experience will be 'Phineas & Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'.

Epcot guests will become secret agents using clues provided by a 'high tech device' and travel throughout the World Showcase (Mexico, France, Germany, Norway, Japan, China and The UK) to help Agent P thwart the evil Doctor.

Disney World 2012

2012 Major Disney World Events

March 7-May 20

9th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Flower Power concerts!!

May

a partial (phased) opening of the new value resort, Art of Animation

May 18-20  &  May 25-27

June 1-3  &  June 8-10         

Star Wars Weekends 

 May the Force be with us!

Sept 28-Nov 11

17th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

International food kiosks!        

             Eat to the Beat concerts!!

September - November

Mickey's Not-so-Scary Halloween Party

Boo to You  ...  and you !!

October 1st

Epcot's 30th anniversary 

November-December

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

aaaaaaand ...

the (phased) opening of the new expanded (almost doubled)

Fantasyland

Be Our Guest!

a new Test Track experience

Splitsville

(a 50,000 sq ft upscale bowling alley/entertainment center)

Sounds Great!

....  But  .....

whatever happened to Hyperion Wharf  ??

Food & Wine 2011

 
The International marketplace kiosk menus are  posted here.

Ummmmm. What's on my list this year?


Argentina:
  Beef Empanada
  Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Puré

Australia:
  Lamington Cake

Belgium:
  Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
  Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles
  Godiva Chocolate Iced Coffee
 
Brazil  (NEW):
  Feijoada - Brazil's National Dish 

Canada:
  Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
  Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta

Caribbean  (NEW):
  Vieja Ropa
  Frozen Dragon berry Colada
  Frozen Rock Coconut Mojito

China:

  Xinjang BBQ Chicken stick

  Caramel-ginger Ice cream 
  Green tea Plum Wine Cooler

France:
  Coq au Vin
  Créme Brulée au Chocolate au Lait

Germany:
  Goulash Suppe

   Neurnberger sausage in Pretzel roll

  Apple strudel w/ caramel and vanilla sauce

Greece:
  Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey

Hawaii  (NEW):
  Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet & Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
  Seven Tiki Mai Tai

Hops & Barley:
  Pumpkin Mousse with Ocean Spray Craisins and Orange Sauce

Italy:
  Ravioli Di Formaggio all'Emiliana
  Cannoli al Cioccolato

Ireland:
  Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Irish Cream Ganache

Mexico:
  Rib eye Tacos
  Flan
  Lime Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks

Morocco:
  Harissa Chicken Roll
  Baklava

New Zealand
Poland

Portugal  (NEW):
  Linguica Sausage with Onions, Peppers and Olives

Scandinavia:
  Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries
  Rice Pudding with Driscoll's® Only The Finest Berries™
  Xante ????

Singapore:
  Beef Rendang (coconut braised beef) with Jasmine Rice
  Singapore Sling

South Africa:
  Seared Filet of Beef with smashed Sweet Potatoes and Braai Sauce
  Bunny Chow (Vegetable Curry served in a Bread Loaf)

South Korea:
  Boolgogi BBQ Beef with steamed Rice and KimchiMyung Jak
  Bokbunjajoo (New Raspberry Wine)
  Bohae Bokbunjajoo (Black Raspberry Rice Wine)

USA (Fife & Drum)
 Frozen Red Stag Lemonade by Jim Beam

Yes, I'm already saving up for this.
And yes, it just might take TWO visits.


Eat to the Beat Concerts

Ooooh, the Gin Blossoms.

Richard Marx will be back   YAY !!

Bye, Bye British Invasion

After 15 years at Epcot, the British Invasion has sung their last at the U.K. pavilion in the World Showcase.

Photo: Orlando Attractions Magazine

On the band’s Facebook page:

To Our Fans.
First thanks to all the fans of the British Invasion for all their support over the years!!
It has been an honor to perform for you and Disney all these years!
We have given our notice to Disney Talent and Casting that we wouldn’t be playing after April 30th some time ago. We will be back to play at Disney from time to time and you will find those future dates posted on the British Invasion Facebook page!! Stay tuned for a British Invasion fan appreciation party in May and details of our first concert appearance in downtown Orlando on May 14th.
Sincerely,
The British Invasion 2011

On May 3rd, a new band will begin playing tunes Dave Clark Five, Led Zeppelin, The Who and Beatles (and more) tunes.

UPDATE:

The new band's name is .... British Revolution

Bazillions of Brazilians

The 'official' Disney seasons are: Holiday, Peak, Summer, Value, and Regular.   There is however one other season that WDW regulars know all about - Brazilian. This occurs in January when it's summertime below the equator and lots (I mean BAZILLIONS) of Brazilians flock to the Mouse House in well, flocks.

Why is this of interest?
Because columnist Monica Bergamo from Folha, one of the two biggest newspapers in São Paulo, reported:

“Brazil got a seat in a great international “forum”: Disney. Representatives from the greatest theme park complex in the world approached the federal government this week to announce they’ll include a Brazilian pavilion at Epcot Center, in Orlando (USA). The country will be featured alongside nations such as the US, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and Canada."

Wow! Finally a new country in Epcot's World Showcase. Well, maybe. Disney has not confirmed this, so it's not yet official.

The choice of new country is not real surprising. South America is not yet represented around the World Showcase Lagoon. And remember those bazillions of Brazilians?
 
Frankly, if a Brazilian pavilion would include a steakhouse like Texas de Brazil , GREAT!  It would save me trip down International Drive!

Food & Wine 2010 Review

My son and his bride planned their trip to visit us (and Mickey) during the Food & Wine Festival this year.

I picked up a couple of "Passports" and we stopped at all of the kiosks to get the stamps, plus the Festival center to get the final one.

Although we didn't sample everything, here is our review of those we did:

On a scale of YUMMY to YUCKY

YUMMY:

*** The waffles (Belgium) - Unanimous approval
*** Braised short ribs (France) - seconds-worthy
*** Cherry Colada (Puerto Rico) - OLE!!
*** Chicken Chipotle Sausage (Canada) - even hard-to please hubby liked this
*** Vidal Icewine (Canada) - better than last year; hubby liked this, too

** Creme Brulee au Chocolat (France)
** Pecan Bread Pudding (Hops & Barley)
    *note: the 1st one was quite good, the 2nd one was slightly less so & had only one pecan
** Rosemount Traminer Riesling (Australia)
** Ginger Ice Cream (China)
** Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Irish Cream Ganache (Ireland)
** Bunratty Meade Honey Wine (Ireland)

* Godiva Iced chocolate (Belgium) - might've liked it better if the ice had been crushed

* Spanish Almond Cake (Spain) - pound cake with almonds, but tasty
* Bohae Bokbunjajoo/blackberry rice wine (South Korea) - too strong for me, but the Boy liked it

SO-SO:

* Esquites (Mexico)- eh
* Churro (Mexico) - not crispy, almost on the yuck list
* Wafu Ribettes (Japan) - eh
* Pork Pot Stickers (China) - not hot, not as good as last year
* Kinjiang BBQ Chicken Stick (China)- eh
* Green Tea Plum Wine Cooler (China) - not as good as last year
* Lettuce wraps with pork & kimchi sauce (South Korea)

YUCKY:

- BBQ short rib (South Korea) - even tho the sauce was tasty, overall very disappointing
- Heirloom Tomatoes (US) - didn't even finish this
- Bison Chili (US) - unanimous vote for the yuck-o-meter
- Cheese Fondue (Charcuterie & Cheese) - bleech

We got the gift cards on the wrist bands this year and I have to say that they were a unanimous hit! We'll definitely use them next year (for which we're already saving $$$$).

Food and Wine 2010

The Marketplace list has been released.

What!!
No Boboti ?!?  No Durban Spiced Chicken (South Africa) ?!?
No Frozen Baileys (Ireland) ??


But wait.
The Godiva Iced Chocolate Coffee (Belgium) does sound good!
Ireland will offer a warm chocolate lava cake with Baileys Irish Cream Ganache.

And as long as the Green Tea Plum Wine Cooler (China) and the Pecan Bread Pudding (Hops & Barley) are as delicious as they were last year, I'll be happeee!!

Captain EO Returns

 
On July 2nd, Captain EO, the 17-minute 3-D space-fantasy film featuring Michael Jackson (and directed by Francis Ford Coppolla), is returning to WDW after 17 years.

It will replace "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" at the theatre in the Journey Into Imagination building (EPCOT).

Chow, Baby!

Disney Dining is changing over at Epcot's World Showcase.

 
Cantina de San Angel (the outdoor fast food place) at the Mexico pavilion in Epcot is closed for a significant refurbishment and expansion - a 400-seat waterside restaurant and quick service food location.

And over at the Italy pavilion, a new, unnamed as yet, 14,000 sq.ft.,  300-seat family-style pizzeria, featuring wood-burning ovens, and genuine Italian dishes, will expand the piazza by 10,000 sq ft.

Both places are expected to open in fall 2010. 

Dancin' in the Park

We were at the EPCOT/World Showcase this weekend and I always check out the model train at the Germany pavilion when we're there. 


There is a pavilion in the village. And in the pavilion there is a dancing couple. Either they fell over (probably) or ... maybe the CMs were having some fun because I do suspect they move things around during non-open hours..



P.S.  Mickey has been A.W.O.L. from the castle for quite some time. Please come back, Mickey!

Food & Wine in '09

I'm laughing because as I was typing the title, I kept hitting $ instead of & ... and as anyone who has been to Epcot's Food and Wine Festival knows, $ might be more appropriate!

Anyhooo ...

The 2009 Food and Wine ( September 25th - November 8th) Food Kiosk list has been released ... see it HERE

There have been a few changes:

No Durban Spiced Chicken skewers at the South Africa kiosk;
(guess I'll have to go to Boma's )

No Frozen Bailey's at Ireland's booth.
(there's an $8 saving)

OH. Waitaminnit.

South Africa is offering something new:
South seared beef tenderloin with sweet potato puree and mango barbecue sauce.

And there are new kiosks from Thailand and Rio de Janerio.

So much for saving any $$.

Confession # 10: I Miss Food Rocks

Food Rocks (previously known as the Kitchen Kabaret) closed in January, 2004, to make room for Soarin'.

We never missed this 12-minute, er, concert when we were at Epcot. And if the Boy was with us, we might see it twice.

And I should mention two things: 1) the Boy was much older than you might think, and 2) this was the only animatronic attraction that Hubby never slept through.

Although Soarin' is absolutely worth the wait in line, I DO miss those hokey little characters singing those familiar, yet different, tunes:

Füd Wrapper (the host),

The Utensils - a collection of kitchen gadgets based on the band Queen ("Give Us Junk"),

The Refrigerator Police ("Every Egg You Break"),

the Peach Boys ("Good Nutrition"),

Pita Gabriel ("High Fiber"),

Chubby Cheddar ("Let's Exercise"),

Neil Moussaka ("Vegetables Are Good For You"),

The Sole of Rock 'n' Roll, a fish that strongly resembles the singer Cher,

a piano-playing "Little Richard" pineapple ("Tutti Frutti"),

and The Get-To-The-Point Sisters (a new version of "Respect")

Maybe these guys could be relocated, like over in the Wonders of Life building?