The MuppetVision fountain at Hollywood Studios was temporarily turned into a planter to accommodate the Star Wars themed-land construction nearby, but it seems the galaxy far, far away will have a long-lasting impact on the look of the 1991 Hollywood Studios attraction.
It appears as if the iconic Kermit the Frog hot air balloon (which has loomed over the Muppets Courtyard for nearly 26 years) will be removed at some point over the next few weeks. Disney has not stated if the balloon will be reused somewhere else, but it doesn’t sound like the balloon will be returning as of this time.
The balloon is being removed because it would be visible from inside of the Star Wars-themed land that is being constructed.
It would look rather out of place from inside the Star Wars area.
Will MuppetVision get an update? Barely watchable today.
JimV, you must be the guy in the Goofy mask.
That’s no mask.
So you’re happy with the same show for 20 years? Lame.
Sorry lady!
Why not paint a Death Star on the Side facing Star Wars Land !!!
Because that would be stupid?
Since Star Wars land won’t be open for a few years why the rush to remove the balloon? SMH
My guess is they intend to replace it with something that will visually work from both sides and they are going to start work on it soon.
Yes, on the Muppets side it will be a constantly changing parody billboard lampooning current events as only the Muppets can. On the Star Wars side, we felt it would be best to encapsulate the true goal that Walt Disney Imagineering has set out to achieve when given the task of bringing the Star Wars universe to life. That is why we we’ll be featuring a billboard for Imperial Credits that can be purchased and used as real currency within Star Wars Land so that you’ll truly feel like you’re a part in the Star Wars Universe!
Please Note: Imperial Credits can only be used within Star Wars land and can not be used in any other parts of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or other retail locations within the Walt Disney World Resort. A minimum purchase of $200 is required and Imperial Credits are non refundable.