Muppets Coming to Magic Kingdom?

[GizmoDuck]

From Article: http://www.wdw(remove this)newstoday.com/archives/4792

"Disney stated at the D23 Expo in September that 2010 would be the year of the Muppets. Not only are the Muppets the stars of the Disney Parks “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” campaign in 2010, but their presence in the parks might be a bit greater. Along with the refurbishment of Muppetvision 3-D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios scheduled for next year, the Muppets will be proceeding down Main Street U.S.A. in a daily pre-parade. Starting January, The Muppets “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” themed pre-parade will come down the Magic Kingdom parade route, preceding the 3:00 PM Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade. The Muppets guests will be seeing in the park will not be the giant Muppet characters that appeared at Hollywood Studios a few years ago, but ACTUAL Muppet characters. Other changes to the Magic Kingdom parade in early 2010 may include the permanent removal of the show stops that were added to the parade during the name change from the Disney Dreams Come True Parade in January 2009.
As usual, anything not announced yet by Disney should be taken as a rumor, but these reports are from reputable sources inside the company. Be sure to stay tuned to as we get more information on this breaking story."


The article is from the podcast, and they're usually right-on with their rumors.

I know the Magic Kingdom purists might get angry over it :zipit: but it's interesting nonetheless.

 

[SirGoofy]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

This would actually get me to watch the parade!

Viva la Muppets!!!!!!!:sohappy:

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

This would be amazing! I love the Muppets.

 

[jeffk410]

I would be so happy.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

This would actually get me to watch the parade!

I was thinking the same thing too, although it'll likely just be some Muppets on the huge car that starts the parade.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

:sohappy:

Why would purists get angry?! :lol: Sure, they belong in the Studios, but this is a huge exception!:lol::sohappy:

 

[SirGoofy]

I was thinking the same thing too, although it'll likely just be some Muppets on the huge car that starts the parade.

Well...then it'll get me to watch the preparade. Which is more than I've done when not having to watch the parade while on PAC duty.:lol:

 

[GizmoDuck]

I'm so glad they're incorporating actual Muppets instead of costumed performers, makes it so much cooler

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Well...then it'll get me to watch the preparade. Which is more than I've done when not having to watch the parade while on PAC duty.:lol:

I'll at least watch the pre-parade too if that happens.

Now if they can only fix the actual parade.

 

[DisneyParksFan1]

Love the muppets coming back, don't like the removal of the show stops. Lolz.

 

[_Scar]

Love this

 

[EPCOTPluto]

Sounds awesome! :sohappy:

 

[jonnyc]

Is there any news on the Muppet Vision 3D refurb in terms of when, extent or time scale?

 

[mitchk]

This sounds great to me

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Well they did use them for a show on the Disney Cruise Line in 2006 for a show called Muppets Ahoy so it does make sense that they are coming park bound. http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Muppets_Ahoy!

 

[SirGoofy]

Is there any news on the Muppet Vision 3D refurb in terms of when, extent or time scale?

Not yet, but personally I wouldn't think it'll be all that long. They're basically just changing out the projectors.:shrug:

 

[the-reason14]

Yea, this does sound cool. Im not a huge fan of the muppets, but am glad theyre bein used.
Im eager to see this, any idea how soon in 2010 we'll see this?

 

[wm49rs]

I'm humming The Muppet Show theme song right now after reading this.....:sohappy::sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:

 

[Bork Bork]

YES!:sohappy:

 

[TubaGeek]

Do they belong at DHS? Sure, but as long as they're not getting enough love there, I'm MORE than okay with them hanging out at MK!!!