Muppets Mini-Land / Muppets Courtyard Additions & Refurbishments

[Goofyernmost]

That's what I'm a bit worried about. Liked it the way it was and I'm worried about how it'll look afterward, but I guess I do agree it doesn't flow as well anymore without the Streets of America to blend it in

We will all have to wait to see how this all affects the areas. But, let's be just a little on the positive side, we are getting two new areas that are more then just walking up a fake street. Yes, it was nice to see and impressive, but, nothing compared to when there was actually a working studio there, so all I can see is a plus. Will I miss the old "streets" sure, I've been looking at them since they first opened, but, they were nothing more then nostalgia at this point. Now we have the possibilities of new experiences. That's change I can get behind.

 

[jpinkc]

Hey maybe they will make a Pigs In Space 3d movie to run They could do a nice space battle against Pirate Capt Gonzo and his crew in the theater . I do agree the area theme that was there worked well with the theater. Just spitballing since they did release the nice Pigs N Space videos on youtube.

 

[JSchnitz]

I'd like to see an interactive show, like Turtle Talk with Crush, where Statler and Waldorf heckle volunteers in the audience!

 

[elchippo]

Ugh. The MV fountain is still in plant mode.

 

[roj2323]

Ugh. The MV fountain is still in plant mode.

I wouldn't expect that to change until at least July at the earliest. October is more realistic.

 

[Marty Rotondo]

So does anyone have an idea of what they'll do with that whole ABC Commissary/ American Idol Experience building/ Sounds Dangerous area? Or is that a story for another day?
The reason I ask is because it seems to me like they could just bring the 40s Hollywood vibe right up to the SWE entrance, with the buildings the way they are.
Then build a Hogwarts Express to rock n roller coaster to make it make thematic sense and we've got a park on our hands.
And then just build the Indiana Jones ride already.

 

[Kylo Ken]

Ugh I hate it. I miss the fountain (and Streets of America ). Now the balloon being gone is bothering me lol

 

[HowAboutDisney]

I would like a dark ride. Similar to spider man where you're driven in a car by/with animatronic muppets on a tour of muppets studios and everything goes wrong on the tour..

 

[roj2323]

I would like a dark ride. Similar to spider man where you're driven in a car by/with animatronic muppets on a tour of muppets studios and everything goes wrong on the tour..

That sounds pretty awesome actually.

 

[HowAboutDisney]

That sounds pretty awesome actually.

Thanks!

 

[Kman101]

Not the place for it but I saw the Muppets in person at Liberty Square yesterday for the first time (I've seen videos) and just loved it (Epcot is also still running the Mobile Lab! Also great!). Perfect use of them. I want a ride badly. The Muppets are known and popular (sorry Magenta!), they just need the right vehicle.

 

[elchippo]

View attachment 196802 View attachment 196801 Ugh I hate it. I miss the fountain (and Streets of America ). Now the balloon being gone is bothering me lol

It's just so odd how "open air" it all is now. I remember liking how the SOA facades made the Muppet area a little more enclosed/claustrophobic.

 

[Turtle]

Thanks!

Now build it.

 

[HowAboutDisney]

Now build it.

If I could, I would.. pitch my idea to some big wig so they can get it done..

 

[JSchnitz]

We need a Muppets ride just so we can get the Electric Mayhem animatronics! Oh and an Animal meet and greet!

 

[WDWbuff2001]

I don't know why but I'm getting a vibe that with all the changes coming to Hollywood Studios, that they kept Muppets for some reason as if they are gonna do something big with it. I thought it was on the chopping block like the others

 

[MisterPenguin]

I don't know why but I'm getting a vibe that with all the changes coming to Hollywood Studios, that they kept Muppets for some reason as if they are gonna do something big with it. I thought it was on the chopping block like the others

Muppets is now a Disney IP that they want to... commercialize. They tried with the unfortunately failed sitcom. They succeeded with Great Moments IAH. They're keeping Muppet Square and converted Pizza Planet to PizzeRizzo. Pigs in Space is a web series.

There is no sign that Muppets are going to be forgotten. They're a franchise to be used, like the Disney Princesses.

 

[Princess Leia]

Muppets is now a Disney IP that they want to... commercialize. They tried with the unfortunately failed sitcom. They succeeded with Great Moments IAH. They're keeping Muppet Square and converted Pizza Planet to PizzeRizzo. Pigs in Space is a web series.

There is no sign that Muppets are going to be forgotten. They're a franchise to be used, like the Disney Princesses.

Unfortunately, Pigs in Space was a short lived thing. They originally filmed them to promote either one of the movies or the TV show, didn't air them, and only recently posted them to YouTube. We probably won't be getting any more.

 

[JSchnitz]

Pizzerizzo is very underwhelming. The walls are bare and the whole place is devoid of anything Muppets. I was hoping for so much more!

 

[Kman101]

Pizzerizzo is very underwhelming. The walls are bare and the whole place is devoid of anything Muppets. I was hoping for so much more!

It really is. The upstairs banquet room is much more fun and in line with what I was expecting. Did you go upstairs?

I have a bigger issue with the awful menu they still have.