A statement from the Jim Henson Company alludes to a future for MuppetVision 3D. With the closure of MuppetVision 3D officially announced by Disney this week, the Jim Henson Company released the following statement on social media: Jim Henson’s final project was Muppet*Vision 3D, now regarded as a true theme park classic. Innovation was always … Read more
Vulture writer Rebecca Alter is calling for Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be classified as a heritage site of cultural significance on the National Register of Historic Places. Muppet*Vision 3D In her editorial “Muppet*Vision 3D Should Be a National Heritage Site,” Alter describes the show as a “really delightful attraction” that “encapsulates what … Read more
Disney is starting to replace the crusty, old Muppet*Vision 3D seats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which we reported on earlier this year. They have also replaced the once faded and dirty banners outside the attraction. Muppet*Vision 3D Seats Guests visiting the theater may notice fresh, new, bright red pleather upholstery. Compare to the following photo … Read more
Muppet*Vision 3D has unexpectedly received an update. The attraction opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 1991 and, beyond refurbishments, has been largely unchanged since then. Disney has used modern technology to enhance a scene in the 32-year-old show with projection mapping. Projection-Mapping in Muppet*Vision 3D When Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker create Waldo C. Graphic, … Read more
Extended evening hours will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this autumn, for the months of September and October. These extended hours are an opportunity for guests at select Walt Disney World and Walt Disney World-affiliated hotels to spend some extra time in the parks. Extended Evening Hours at Hollywood Studios The official Walt Disney … Read more