Originally Posted By monorailblue Frozen sing-along is melting away forever, but Muppets is not scheduled to return (see responsive comment by blog poster). Will the DCA Muppets ever return? If they aren't now, will they ever? <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/03/new-stage-musical-frozen-live-at-the-hyperion-opens-may-27-2016-at-disney-california-adventure-park/">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...re-park/</a>
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I hope it doesn't come back. It was so tired, I have no desire to see it again.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I would be surprised if it didn't come back. Right now in WDW, they appear to be doubling down on the Muppets theme. The Pizza Planet quick service location (right next to their Muppet Vision) is closed for an extended refurbishment, and all indications point to it coming back with a Muppet theme. This move seems particularly bold when you consider that this area is located directly between Star Tours and the proposed Star Wars land. It doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon As for DCA, it's tough to say. Seeing how permanent a lot of the Frozen stuff appeared, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the AAs and other physical effects were removed during the conversion. I know that Mad T Party will be ending this spring (have they announced a replacement?), but it seems like that could work nicely with an Alice 2 preview, similar to how ElecTRONica originally featured the Tron preview Then again, maybe they're finally realizing that people don't spend $100 per day to visit Disneyland just to watch an extended preview of something that will be in local theaters in a few weeks for $12. Even when I was an APer, I had difficulty justifying spending my park time in such a manner. But knowing how things have been going, I suspect these will continue for the foreseeable future
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I hope Muppets closes if it does not get a substantial remake... both in DCA and at the Studios. I don't visit it every trip any more, and when do it is more to pay my respect to what was once a great attraction than because I currently enjoy it much. It deserves a remake, but I kind of doubt it will get one. Maybe at the Studios they will if Ferret is correct about the Pizza Planet redo.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Yeah, I enjoyed the Muppets attraction when it was new, but it hasn't aged well IMO. A new version would be fine. Does anyone know how the series is doing ratings-wise? If it's going to last, they might justify doing a new version. But if I never saw the original again, I could live with that. To me the bigger question, as least as far as DCA is concerned, is ITTBAB. I enjoyed that more than Muppets, but that seems to have been turned into a routine preview center.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The TV show's renewal seems to be completely up in the air. The ratings weren't as good as they had hoped (prompting a mid-season reboot of sorts), but I don't if they're willing to give it another shot As for MuppetVision, it's often hailed as the pinnacle of the Muppet franchise. It was the last project that Jim Henson worked on himself, and I think it's aged remarkably well for the Muppets style of humor (as well as can be expected for a 25+ year old film). Personally, I think it's my favorite of the 3D films in the parks, but I've also seen it enough that I wouldn't be terribly disappointed if it was replaced
Originally Posted By RoadTrip No doubt MuppetVision is an entertaining film. We brought Ann's adult niece to WDW with us during our 2014 visit. She had never been to the Studios before. MuppetVision was one of her favorite attractions... right up there with Tower of Terror. So I think those of us who would like to see an update have just grown weary of seeing the same old same old... not that there is something "wrong" with the original.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "Muppet*Vision 3D is not scheduled to return at this time. Shawn Slater on March 4, 2016 at 3:51 pm " If it is coming back, it's not coming back now. I don't know why they would let it sit and then bring it back at a later date.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros My guess is that they may want it for a movie preview for a month or two, and then it will return. It's easier to say that it's not scheduled to return at this time than to give the whole explanation, especially if the preview hasn't been announced yet Or maybe they'll just let the building sit empty for the foreseeable future. That corner of DCA really could use another vacant show building...
Originally Posted By Mr X I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with you all. The Muppets attraction is worth a watch EACH and EVERY time, if only to hear Sam Eagle say "It's called a salute to all nations, but mostly America."
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I actually really enjoy the Muppets in general, but part of the appeal 25 years ago was just 3-D in general, (nothing special now) and I hated that new character they came up with for it. I'd love to see something new, but I just don't see them spending the money to produce it unless they think the Muppets as a franchise is going to have legs. Maybe they still think it has a future as a movie franchise.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^ You hated Waldo, the spirit of 3D?? That is just so wrong. May God bless your soul and save you from eternal damnation. ;-)
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Waldo is to The Muppets what Jar-Jar Binks is to The Star Wars Universe.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I agree that Waldo is kind of completely annoying. At least he made sense in the story when 3D was a fancy schmancy new gimmick, but it's so commonplace now that he really has no purpose other than to be obnoxious. The CGI for him has aged surprisingly well, but still looks very dated by modern standards >>...if only to hear Sam Eagle say "It's called a salute to all nations, but mostly America."<< That's one of my favorite lines of all time! I try to sneak it into normal conversation whenever possible, which is surprisingly easy to do! : )
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Waldo is to The Muppets what Jar-Jar Binks is to The Star Wars Universe.> Bingo. >>...if only to hear Sam Eagle say "It's called a salute to all nations, but mostly America."<< <That's one of my favorite lines of all time! > Mine too, actually. But I'm hoping a new production would have a line or two equally good, and we could get rid of Waldo!
Originally Posted By dagobert Is Muppet Vision currently not running at DCA? That's bad, because we really enjoyed the attraction last year at WDW and would have liked to see it again. On the weekend we have seen Muppets Most Wanted. The movie was okay, but far from being as good as The Muppets movie with Jason Segel. I hope Disney keeps the Muppets in the parks.
Originally Posted By doombuggy The last time I watched Muppet vision I realized the entire show is revolved around bean bunny. A character I have not seen them use in any recent movies I don't watch the TV show so is he on there?. I have not seen any Muppet merchandise in the parks anymore As they are now flooding both parks with Star Wars. And let's be honest the Muppets aren't making the money like Star Wars Or marvel.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Try as they might, not even Disney can resuscitate The Muppets.
Originally Posted By monorailblue Disney seems to be determined to keep the back part of Hollywood Land as empty as possible. Whatever they do with the vast swaths of empty buildings, Monster's Inc. needs a proper façade and a ride or two to compliment it. Disneyland Resort is, first and foremost, about its abundant rides. WDW parks (particularly all but MK) rely much less on rides, but at DLR, they are the heart and soul. Lonely little Monster's Inc. needs some friends.
