Rumor Muppets to Take Over The Hall of Presidents

[Soluna16]

Wow I hate this

 

[JohnD]

To be renamed "A Salute to All Presidents but mostly American" hosted by Sam Eagle.

 

[doctornick]

I support this, depending on how it is done. Muppets deserve more representation.

It’s all about the execution here.

This is my generally my take as well. I mean, I'd prefer the current setup only minus the sitting president speaking, but I could accept this if well done. I could easily see an attraction that is reverent of the position of President while being entertaining for the masses.

That said, if they do this, they need to bring back the Muppets show outside the attraction. Not only was it decent, but it would really tie things together.

As an aside, it is interesting/odd if the two most "American" areas of Liberty Sq and American Adventure both feature the Muppets.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

All I can hope is that they have really good writers on board, and this won’t be another Under New Management.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Nah...do it as always...

The muppets can get their turn in a few years

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I support this, depending on how it is done. Muppets deserve more representation.

It’s all about the execution here.

Muppets do not deserve more...they keep trying to shove them down the consumers throat.

They are fringe and that’s ok

 

[MisterPenguin]

 

[Surferboy567]

Muppets do not deserve more...they keep trying to shove them down the consumers throat.

They are fringe and that’s ok

The Muppets have been largely ignored for a number of years so not sure what you mean here.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Ok...if this is true...it is the most blatant PR political punt in Disney history...

And THAT is harder to get than Olympic gold

 

[CJR]

I believe this, the timing is right for it.

 

[Jones14]

I like this, but I’d imagine this also means that Muppetvision 3D isn’t long for this world.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The Muppets have been largely ignored for a number of years so not sure what you mean here.

Oh dear lord...the movie “franchise”? The show? Muppet babies again?

In the last decade?

I love the muppets...but they are fringe

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I like this, but I’d imagine this also means that Muppetvision 3D isn’t long for this world.

Couldn’t disagree more. This isn’t about capex...it’s about avoiding a situation they don’t want.

 

[King Panda 77]

Muppets do not deserve more...they keep trying to shove them down the consumers throat.

They are fringe and that’s ok

 

[Stupido]

I could see this being pretty cool, if it's done tastefully and respectfully. Especially with what Politics in America have become. Injecting the Muppets might be one of the only ways to keep HoP civil.

Yes, Hall of Presidents is an absolute classic, and I'm sure many people will be very upset about this. That doesn't mean that this isn't a decent idea. It would most certainly liven up a show that's perceived by many as a perfect midday nap, and I do think it would reduce the amount of screaming children acting out because they're bored.

The Muppets are a super classic Disney IP that seem to be operating in a weird place in WDW. MuppetVision 3D, while charming, is absolutely on its last legs. The last time I was in Studios (back in 2014), the audio was so out of sync with the show, it was a mess. The 3D effects are super dated, and there have been a few additions to the Muppets line up since this show was created. It's time they receive a bit of a glow up.

Plus, it's no secret that "Muppetland' is losing more and more of its theming lately, most recently with Mr. Honker. I wouldn't be terribly surprised if this lead way to them repurposing the Hollywood Studios space for a new IP/expansion of lands that border it. Especially since Muppetland sits directly between Star Tours and Galaxy Edge...

 

[Surferboy567]

Just had a thought if this is real then that “inclusivity” rumor thing from a couple of months back is probably real.

 

[carolina_yankee]

I like the point above about “sincere” attractions but I’m all over this and it could be a breath of fresh air. Of course, I also love Muppets.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

This is to me at least, in similar vein to the SM re-theme. SM was announced during one of the most intense moments in American history, and we are yet again witnessing the same thing here. I don’t know whether I should say certain other attractions won’t suffer the same fate, but I can hope this is the last of the re-themes. At least this one will put an end to an actual problem within the attraction. The country is very much divided atm, so I’m afraid something needs to happen with HoP.

 

[Rescue Ranger]

This would make me actually want to see the attraction again. 100% for more Muppets and this change.

 

[Sctble]

This is about the new show with The Muppets, nothing more.

Well said. Though this is also about the Presidential version leaving/being altered.

So regardless, things may still get a little heated.