Rufus the Bear

Rufus the Bear is a character from Disneyland's former area Bear Country.
==History==
===Background===
Rufus was a large bear who worked behind-the-scenes at Grizzly Hall for the Country Bear Jamboree, changing lights and scenery.
===Development history===
Rufus is a character originating from the entrance to Bear Country in Disneyland, where he could be heard snoring from his cave along the path. He was removed when the land was changed to Critter Country, though his character became affiliated with the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown and Country Bear Christmas Special overlays of the Country Bear Jamboree.
==Appearances==
===Bear Country===
Rufus' cave used to appear along the entrance.
===Country Bear Jamboree===
Rufus can be heard during working in Grizzly Hall during the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown, Country Bear Christmas Special and Country Bear Musical Jamboree.
===Splash Mountain===
In Disneyland's version of the attraction, Rufus can be heard snoring before guests would go down on Slippin' Falls. Then in 1992 he was replaced by Br'er Bear.
==Gallery==
Rufus the Bear's home.png|Rufus' home in the Splash Mountain attraction from 1989-1991, before it was changed into Br'er Bear's home.
Rufus' mailbox in Splash Mountain.png|Rufus' mailbox.
Rufus the Bear in Country Bear Jamboree.jpg|A tribute of Rufus.
Category:Country Bear characters
Category:Splash Mountain characters
Category:Bears
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Category:Males
Category:Anthropomorphic characters
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Category:Unseen characters
Category:Country Bear Jamboree characters