Last year, after Tidal Wave Party announced it was taking its events to Las Vegas, One Magical Weekend — in partnership with Orlando Bear Pride — stepped up and filled that bear-shaped hole in the weekend with Bear Jamboree!
Bear Jamboree! brings all the beary exciting events that you were used to at Tidal Wave to the host hotel at the Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista, located at 8686 Palm Pkwy. in Orlando. The weekend will be hosted by this year’s official den mother, drag icon Tora Himan.
Bear Jamboree! will be participating in the One Magical Weekend Main Events — #TBT Welcome Party, RipTide, RED VII: Buccaneer and the Pride Ball — so turn to page 27 for more details on those events. Below you’ll find information on Bear Jamboree’s other events.
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Events:
Friday, May 31
Bulge Welcome Pool Party
12-8 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Kick off Bear Jamboree! with a welcome pool party, BULGE attire is encouraged. DJ Chris Adams welcomes the bears from 12-4 p.m. and DJ Edil Hernandez keeps the music going from 4-8 p.m. Admission into the Bulge Welcome Pool Party includes entrance to all the Friday special events hosted by Den Daddy Anthony and Tora Himan, including bingo, bearaoke, pup events, the vendor market, The Dungeon and more surprises. You must be at least 18 to attend the Bear Jamboree! events.
$25
Saturday, June 1
Bearwood Derby Dance Pool Party
12-8 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista
A tropical oasis awaits you at the host hotel’s Saturday dance pool party. DJ Castle kicks the day off spinning tunes from 12-4 p.m., DJ Charlie B keeps it going from 4-8 p.m. Admission into the Bearwood Derby Dance Pool Party includes entrance to all the Saturday special events hosted by Den Daddy Anthony and Tora Himan, including bingo, bearaoke, pup events, the vendor market, The Dungeon and more surprises. You must be at least 18 to attend the Bear Jamboree! events.
$45
Bingo with a Twist
1-3 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Bar
Join Den Daddy Anthony and DJ Chris Adams at the Crowne Plaza Bar for a special Bear Jamboree Bingo event.
Event included with Saturday Pool Pass
Bearaoke
3 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Bar
Time to show the bears how you carry a tune. Hosted by Den Mother, Tora Himan, Bearaoke is just like regular karaoke, just with more growling. Sounds provided by DJ Chris Adams.
Event included with Saturday Pool Pass
Pup Bash Pool Party
8-10 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista
DJ Tim Staney keeps the music flowing from 8-10 p.m. for the Saturday night Pup Bash Pool Party. The event will include a Pup Camp Drag Show and ball pit.
Event included with Saturday Pool Pass
Scouts Code Pool Party
10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Bring the night to an end with Scouts Code Pool Party at the host hotel. Make sure to flag your code. Music provided by DJ Twisted Dee from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Event included with Saturday Pool Pass
Sunday, June 2
Merit Badge Pool Party
12-8 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista
The Merit Badge Pool Party is presented by Tidal Wave. Earn your merit badges for your weekend accomplishments and meet Bear Jamboree’s Scout Masters. DJ Danny Gallegos starts you off, spinning the tracks from 12-4 p.m. DJ Mohammad takes over the tunes from 4-8 p.m. Admission into the Merit Badge Pool Party includes entrance to all the Sunday special events hosted by Den Daddy Anthony and Tora Himan, including bingo, bearaoke, pup events, the vendor market, The Dungeon and more surprises. You must be at least 18 to attend the Bear Jamboree! events.
$45
Bingo with a Twist
1-3 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Bar
Den Daddy Anthony and DJ Chris Adams are back at the Crowne Plaza Bar for more special Bear Jamboree Bingo.
Event included with Sunday Pool Pass
Bearaoke
3-5 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Bar
Hopefully you aren’t too hoarse from the weekend because we want to hear you sing one more time. Hosted once again by Den Mother Tora Himan, Bearaoke is going to get you growling. Sounds provided by DJ Chris Adams.
Event included with Sunday Pool Pass
Pup Bash Pool Party
8-10 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista
DJ Tim Staney is back from 8-10 p.m. keeping the music flowing and the puppies dancing for the Sunday night Pup Bash Pool Party.
Event included with Sunday Pool Pass
Star Gayzing Pool Party
10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista
One final pool party at the host hotel before Bear Jamboree 2024 comes to a close. DJ Castle will help you dance your final dance from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Event included with Sunday Pool Pass
