New Muppet-Vision Preshow Incoming?

[Thrill Seeker]

So if you happen to be in the parks coming up stop by Muppets and look around the pre-show. There are a couple new props that look to eventually become interactive.

Due to Kodak's sponsorship being dropped, it seemed likely that changes would come to the Muppets pre-show. Maybe it's starting sooner than we think?

 

[openendedsky]

Hopefully it adds to the attraction. When do you think this is supposed to take place?

 

[Rememberdisney]

It seems too soon!

 

[ChrisFL]

20 years is too soon?

 

[COProgressFan]

20 years is too soon?

No 20 years is not too long for a refresh, but why change something that works? The pre-show is an integral part of the show, IMO, and in many ways captures some of the irreverant Muppet zaniness even better than the actual 3D film.

It was rumored several years ago that the pre-show would be replaced, and fortunately it was not. I would be quite disappointed to see it changed out, as I'm sure would many others. I have very little confidence that a new version could top the original.

Debbie was sick, so the union sent me...

 

[Rememberdisney]

What i meant was i know 20 years is along tie but i wish the kodak contract wasnt over

 

[GrumpyFan]

It was rumored several years ago that the pre-show would be replaced, and fortunately it was not. I would be quite disappointed to see it changed out, as I'm sure would many others. I have very little confidence that a new version could top the original.

Jim Hill mentioned this on a Len Testa's Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish podcast.
Apparently, the video for the pre-show was re-done by David Gumpel a few years ago, but nothing has been done with it.
Perhaps they are/were trying to get a new sponsor to help pay for it.

 

[GLaDOS]

Getting rid of that preshow would be one of the worst moves WDW has ever done, especially if the new one is anything close to the monstrosity known as "The Muppets".

 

[sshindel]

Based on the OP, doesn't this seem to be more about making some of the props interactive and less on the change of the pre-show film? Am I just not jumping to the correct conclusion that the pre-show film would be replaced as well?

 

[openendedsky]

Based on the OP, doesn't this seem to be more about making some of the props interactive and less on the change of the pre-show film? I'm I just not jumping to the correct conclusion that the pre-show film would be replaced as well?

I personally wouldn't mind this, but I know a lot of people around here are getting fed up with all of the interactive queue stuff.

 

[Thrill Seeker]

One interesting thought is maybe they are adding the new interactive stuff because rather than updating the preshow, they could turn it into a holding room of sorts to give guests stuff to mess with rather than watching a video... Just a thought...

 

[openendedsky]

One interesting thought is maybe they are adding the new interactive stuff because rather than updating the preshow, they could turn it into a holding room of sorts to give guests stuff to mess with rather than watching a video... Just a thought...

But I think they could/should keep the pre show along with that.

 

[mitchk]

Although I really did enjoy the new Muppet movie, after watching it a few times, I would hate to see anything changed in the pre show, or main show of Muppets 3D. All of the Muppets are voiced by the people who first brought them to life, this marked one of the very last, if not the last time this was done. Jim passed away, then Richard Hunt a year and a half later. My point is this is a classic show, and should be left for generations to come.

 

[JEANYLASER]

20 years too soon also!

 

[taz0162]

They could have the preshow and interactive elements to the room. It would bring the crazines of the show to more in your face interaction. The movie needs a little TLC cleanup to HD because it was looking a little ruff. The 3D worked properly in Dec but the clarity needed some tweaking.

 

[AllyInWonderland]

NO!!!!!!!!!!! I always laugh so hard at that preshow! Especially the part where they try to put the sign in the right place while screaming " WOAH WOAH! Joe! Joe! A little higher.... Woah! Too much Joe!!!!!!!"

 

[SJN1279]

Although I really did enjoy the new Muppet movie, after watching it a few times, I would hate to see anything changed in the pre show, or main show of Muppets 3D. All of the Muppets are voiced by the people who first brought them to life, this marked one of the very last, if not the last time this was done. Jim passed away, then Richard Hunt a year and a half later. My point is this is a classic show, and should be left for generations to come.

The show is very dated. They could easily release the pre-show and movie as a DVD extra on Muppets 2 DVD and update the attraction.

 

[ChrisFL]

NO!!!!!!!!!!! I always laugh so hard at that preshow! Especially the part where they try to put the sign in the right place while screaming " WOAH WOAH! Joe! Joe! A little higher.... Woah! Too much Joe!!!!!!!"

That's the problem...it was a Kodak sign...so I wonder what is in the preshow right now during that part

 

[gboiler1]

An update to Muppets 3D as well as a new Muppets attraction would be great. Of course another Star Wars attraction would be welcome too. So many wants to refresh DHS!

 

[sshindel]

Personally, IMO, the only things that need to be updated would be improving Waldo a little (they can do pretty decent CG muppets these days, just look at Sesame Street and Abby's Flying Fairy School) and updating the people in the crowd at the very end, who are all wearing quite dated clothing and dont quite keep up the illusion that the wall has been destroyed.
Other than that, leave Jim's last project as is.