Muppet Mobile Lab returning to Epcot this week

[marni1971]

Is there a chance we will ever see a muppet ride added to that area? A show and two restaurants is a great start just now needs a ride to complete the area.

Not that I'm aware of.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

Is it possible this is a test which will be moved to Hollywood Studios once the refurb work there is done in the Muppet area?

 

[Kamikaze]

So how is this thing controlled? I'm looking around for someone holding something like a joystick, and haven't found anything.

Its usually hidden in a messenger-type bag.

 

[Master Yoda]

Its usually hidden in a messenger-type bag.

From what I have read, it is controlled from a control room type set up vs a guy with a bag like PUSH.

 

[Deadhead9483]

I would like to see them turn the almost empty innoventions into an interactive Muppet labs

 

[mikeh]

Not that I'm aware of.

Anything Muppets planned for the Innoventions work?

 

[PhilharMagician]

The Mobile Muppet lab is quite cool. Glad to see it returning and it should never have left last time.

 

[NothingRhymeswithOrange]

I would like to see them turn the almost empty innoventions into an interactive Muppet labs

PLEASE make this happen Disney.

 

[Rob562]

From what I have read, it is controlled from a control room type set up vs a guy with a bag like PUSH.

This is all supposition on my part but I always thought that it was both.

The voice actor and interactivity was controlled backstage, while the actual motion of the unit was controlled PUSH-like by someone in the crowd. And since that person doesn't have to be close enough to hear Guests talking and interact with them like PUSH's helper did, they just need to be close enough to see to move the thing around like a remote control car from a distance. Possibly with an earpiece so that the actor can instruct him to turn the unit around. (Or the actor might even be able to do minor movements like turning in place themselves)

I just don't see how they could safely have someone backstage maneuver the unit through the park using only security cameras along the route and the on-board cameras. If you're curious, I'd look around while the Lab is making its large moves through the park.

Also, I'm soooo happy it's back. I can't wait to see this in person in a couple weeks!

-Rob

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Does this mean that PUSH and the Pixar lamp are just chilling in a closet somewhere?!? BRING THEM OUT!!!

 

[LuvtheGoof]

Does this mean that PUSH and the Pixar lamp are just chilling in a closet somewhere?!? BRING THEM OUT!!!

PUSH was an outside contractor that decided he wanted a lot more money than Disney was willing to pay. Very doubtful you'll ever see it again.

 

[Andrew C]

PUSH was an outside contractor that decided he wanted a lot more money than Disney was willing to pay. Very doubtful you'll ever see it again.

I talk to @PUSH everyday however.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

That sucks

Sure does. Was hoping it would last until. The 2 weeks after thanksgiving.My luck.

 

[Next Big Thing]

not publically yet.

I assume after PizzeRizzo opens, Mama Melrose closes in January or so?

 

[Master Yoda]

PUSH was an outside contractor that decided he wanted a lot more money than Disney was willing to pay. Very doubtful you'll ever see it again.

He was at the De Las Puertas music festival over the weekend.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

When do they come to AK?

Hopefully never lets save at least one park , the muppets are so annoying.

 

[OliveMcFly]

I'm hoping this sticks around for awhile. I'd love to see it.

 

[Andrew C]

Hopefully never lets save at least one park , the muppets are so annoying.

annoyingly awesome!

 

[Minthorne]

Redo rock n roller-coaster with Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem!

 

[JustInTime]

It's not confirmed by Disney but that has no impact on whether or not it's happening. Because it is. I would imagine we will hear about it after PizzeRizzo opens.

What is the melrose rumor? More muppets?