“Bear in the Big Blue House,” “Rolie Polie Olie,” “Stanley” and stars from “The Book of Pooh” entertain Walt Disney World guests with music, songs and stories of friendship in the new stage show, “Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!” at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The stars of the entertaining musical are characters from the Disney Channel’s popular “Playhouse Disney” programming block geared to pre-school audiences:

Jim Henson’s “Bear in the Big Blue House” – A seven-foot-tall, warm and understanding bear invites the audience into his big blue house every day to play, learn, sing and dance with his friends in this Emmy- and Parents Choice Award-winning television series.

“The Book of Pooh” – The lovable, huggable Pooh and his friends explore the world in a series that combines puppetry with computer-generated “virtual sets.”

“Rolie Polie Olie” – This Emmy award-winning series chronicles the touching and sometimes hilarious world of Olie, a six-year-old robot boy who lives with his family in a magical, all-robot world.

“Stanley” – The newest addition to “Playhouse Disney,” Stanley takes guests into the life of a very curious little boy with a passion for facts, who searches the animal world for clues about how things work.

The 20-minute stage show at Disney's Hollywood Studios opens with a visit to “Bear in the Big Blue House” and his animal friends. Bear, who dances a mean cha-cha-cha, wants to dance with all of his friends. But his pal Tutter, a little blue mouse, is shy about dancing in front of his new friends in the audience. So Jamie, the show’s host, reads a giant storybook to convince Tutter that with the help of his friends he can overcome his shyness and learn to dance the day away.

Inside the storybook are chapters featuring characters from each of the “Playhouse Disney” shows – each teaching the importance of friendship. There is interactive fun, from bubbles to streamers, to singing and dancing. The setting returns to Bear’s house where Tutter dances, and Luna the moon sings “The Goodbye Song” with everyone.

Audience members are seated on a carpeted floor.

Type - show

When to go - Visit anytime

Duration - 15 mins

Restrictions
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.

Reviews

"I have to disagree with Jody, my children aged 7 and 5, and my niece aged 6 spent the day at Disney MGM on a recent two week vacation to Florida from the UK, we spent the day and Disney MGM and one of our first stops was at BITBBH. There were 9 of us in the party ranging from 60 down through to 5 and we all found the show fantastic. We all got up and danced the cha cha cha and had a great time. What's more when we watched the video when we got home the kids were up doing the cha cha cha again. The children still talk about the show and we are looking forward to it coming to the UK. I for one, at 34 can't wait! (Perhaps i'm sad!)
tips: We found it great sitting on the floor in the middle. This way you see all the characters from all angles." (11/02) Chris

"My 33-month-old grandson was disappointed that more Rolie Polie characters didn't show up. In fact, at his age, he's a little "over" Bear ITBBH and so-so about Stanley, Rolie Polie Olie and Thomas the Tank Engine are his HEROes at this time in his life. I would not have posted this except I heard from several other parents in line and around the park that had the same age children that their children were more into Rolie Olie Polie than the others also. If you can't get front & center, then try to find a spot on the floor along one of the "runway" lanes between the sections. Your child will be able to slide out a little into these lanes for best viewing when the characters aren't running around the theater." (10/02) Jody

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