Muppet Mobile Lab returning to Epcot this week

[TheOrangeBird01]

Kermit is on Sesame Street though. The characters on the show are considered Muppets.

Believe me, I know. I only say that because they're owned by different companies and have totally different demographics.

But yes, they were both created by Jim Henson lol

 

[Mad Stitch]

Here is the full show.

That version of the Muppet Show theme song in my phone ring tone. I picked up by phone like a dummy.

 

[Bairstow]

It seems so odd for Disney to be adding so much Muppet stuff now.
After the last movie underperformed and the TV show failed, I expected Disney to throw the entire franchise down the Treasure Planet hole.

This must be stuff that's been in the pipeline for years.

 

[Donaldfan1934]

They are building two new Muppet restaurants to go with the show at DHS. Muppet Mobile Lab actually makes sense in Epcot and Great Moments makes sense in Liberty Square.

People will literally complain about anything.

Don't get me wrong, the new/old offerings are awesome. I just think it would make the most sense for them to flesh out a theme park that doesn't have much to do where there is an area just for the Muppets.

 

[Jwhee]

Was in storage at Body Wars for years

https://twitter.com/JakeOrl/status/782947458640908288

 

[Matt_Black]

It seems so odd for Disney to be adding so much Muppet stuff now.
After the last movie underperformed and the TV show failed, I expected Disney to throw the entire franchise down the Treasure Planet hole.

This must be stuff that's been in the pipeline for years.

The 2011 Winnie The Pooh movie underperformed, and Disney didn't pull Pooh and friends from the parks.

It should also be noted that Disney Junior is still running the "Muppet Moments" segments.

 

[Princess Leia]

Was in storage at Body Wars for years

https://twitter.com/JakeOrl/status/782947458640908288

Adding that to the list of things I wish I didn't see.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

What is the melrose rumor? More muppets?

Yep

I must have missed this too... Can anyone expand on the rumor or plans?

As far as Muppet Mobile Lab, we were lucky enough to see it on the first go round. But I think it is awesome that they decided to pull it out of storage for more people to enjoy.

 

[Rteetz]

I must have missed this too... Can anyone expand on the rumor or plans?

As far as Muppet Mobile Lab, we were lucky enough to see it on the first go round. But I think it is awesome that they decided to pull it out of storage for more people to enjoy.

There is a permit that is for the mama melrose building (which it shares with pizzerizzo) that expires in November 2017.

 

[Bairstow]

The 2011 Winnie The Pooh movie underperformed, and Disney didn't pull Pooh and friends from the parks.

It should also be noted that Disney Junior is still running the "Muppet Moments" segments.

You can't compare the two; the Muppets isn't the merchandising juggernaut that Pooh has been.
Prior the Lucas/Marvel acquisitions, Pooh was Disney's single most valuable IP. Until that changes, that's not going anywhere.

 

[Tavernacle12]

There is a permit that is for the mama melrose building (which it shares with pizzerizzo) that expires in November 2017.

When would they have to announce that to end reservations and avoid having to call hundreds of people and tell them to change their plans?

 

[Princess Leia]

There is a permit that is for the mama melrose building (which it shares with pizzerizzo) that expires in November 2017.

It's basically come out unofficially that it will be turned into another Muppet themed restaurant. My guess is that PizzeRizzo will have some basic pasta dishes along with pizza (nothing fancy, just spaghetti & meatballs, maybe lasagna), making another Italian restaurant a little obsolete.

 

[Sans Souci]

I got to see this years ago before it was shipped off (My gosh, has it been so long?). But it was really funny and I did enjoy it.

 

[Magic Feather]

As intricate a a small picture can be, the true beauty of the painter's plans come to life in the bigger picture. Even when individual shades of blue, red, green, or even magenta can make smaller aspects of a painting seem bad, the entirety can, and is a masterpiece.

 

[ToTBellHop]

When would they have to announce that to end reservations and avoid having to call hundreds of people and tell them to change their plans?

They won't call. Guests will get an email.

I would imagine it will close sometime between 11/1 and 1/31. Latter end of that range if they decide they need it for the holidays.

 

[WildcatDen]

This is not meant to start a rumor, but a certain drummer happens to share a name with a muppetless park. . . Too bad none of the other Muppets are based on Animals. If only there were plans for a certain area of the park nearly no one cares for. . .

 

[Donaldfan1934]

This is not meant to start a rumor, but a certain drummer happens to share a name with a muppetless park. . . Too bad none of the other Muppets are based on Animals. If only there were plans for a certain area of the park nearly no one cares for. . .

Speaking of that area no one cares for, the return of the Muppet Mobile Labs makes Lucky the Dinosaur coming back look like a slight possibility.

 

[Rteetz]

As intricate a a small picture can be, the true beauty of the painter's plans come to life in the bigger picture. Even when individual shades of blue, red, green, or even magenta can make smaller aspects of a painting seem bad, the entirety can, and is a masterpiece.

I am hard at work trying to figure out the secret message here.

 

[Matt_Black]

Speaking of that area no one cares for, the return of the Muppet Mobile Labs makes Lucky the Dinosaur coming back look like a slight possibility.

What about Wes Palm or PIPA?

 

[doctornick]

Speaking of that area no one cares for, the return of the Muppet Mobile Labs makes Lucky the Dinosaur coming back look like a slight possibility.

Given that DAK could use additional "things to do" with the longer hours, it would make a ton of sense to bring back Lucky if possible.