Surferboy567
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Just saw the blog post they mention Imagineering specifically a number of times. I had no idea they were under imagineering.
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Rumor Muppets to Take Over The Hall of Presidents
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FoozieBear
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From what I understand, Disney is trying to make WDI a creative hub in a variety of ways across the company. At the moment, Muppets are the only "studio" or brand that are under WDI at the moment, but it's certainly possible they could handle other small brands (many merchandise design roles have moved to WDI too, which used to be from a completely separate division).
Additionally, the Muppets have bounced around from every division at Disney, from everything from Disney Junior to Disney Features, to Disney Consumer Products (now DPEP), to Disney Direct-To-Consumer, and now back in Disney Parks, Experiences and Products but specifically under WDI. They have a lot of fans there, and the new studio leaders seem to be really enthusiastic and love the brand - WDI seems to be a good home for them, but I do agree that it seems to be an odd fit.
Surferboy567
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I heard (not sure if this is true) that when Great Moments had it’s last show their were a number of Disney execs (namely from Disney +) where onsite gauging popularity.
Is anyone seeing this that was at the last couple of shows that could verify this? If this is true, it makes sense they would be used more.
Is anyone seeing this that was at the last couple of shows that could verify this? If this is true, it makes sense they would be used more.
ToTBellHop
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They’ve wanted to use the Muppets more for years. They can’t agree on how. Great Moments was very successful but low-hanging fruit for budget cuts a year and a half back.
I imagine with the leadership now at the helm of Disney and the drastic American cultural shift we have seen the HOP show as we have known is short lived. Since this show was first introduced, we have seen the significance and reverence of the founding fathers in our culture greatly diminished . We even see Lincoln's role as a great healer being diminished with his historic role being looked at in a new light. Statues and portraits have come down in public spaces and public buildings have been or are in the process of being renamed.
I would be surprised if the original intent of celebrating the American President remains as the core of the show. I would hasten a guess rather than simply a narration role the Muppets will take over and create a comedy show similar to the Sam Eagles celebration of America with the Presidents acting befuddled and confused with the shenanigans.
I would be surprised if the original intent of celebrating the American President remains as the core of the show. I would hasten a guess rather than simply a narration role the Muppets will take over and create a comedy show similar to the Sam Eagles celebration of America with the Presidents acting befuddled and confused with the shenanigans.
Homemade Imagineering
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Yeah, I remember Hill mentioning this on his podcast.
ppete1975
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im also hoping they cleaned them up a little digitally. I have some of the dvds and they show their age as do most film from that time period.
Surferboy567
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It may of been Hill I don’t remember where I heard it.
Brer Oswald
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No it doesn’t. It was a mere guess on the announcement time. We aren’t out of the woods yet.
yensidtlaw1969
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It still stuns me that Grand Avenue has never had a similar Muppet show up in its second story windows.
In a perfect world, the Muppets would have been performing "recaps" of the different Star Wars movies for the crowds of people waiting to get into Galaxy's Edge.
Now, those crowds never quite materialized the way they expected . . . but the point stands that a live Muppet performance somewhere in that area would be a great addition.
TrainsOfDisney
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There’s so much space in that area for some really cool muppet attractions. There could be a muppet meet and greet, a show with Muppet Mobile Labs, a build-a-Muppet store like they had in nyc...
The one time I want Disney to capitalize on an IP they don’t!!!
(Not the only time... I was actually pretty excited for Mary Poppins in the UK.. more Mary Poppins is ALWAYS a good thing!)
I predict big loveable Sweetums will make an appearance at HOP just like at the end of the Muppet 3D show at DHS. He's got my vote!cost, downtime and politics... it doesnt have to be lincoln (honestly some people would prob like him removed). But I wouldnt have anyone speak past kennedy (maybe reagan and carter), but keep it super up beat super patriotic and maybe even shorten the show (i think its over 25 mins now) and with todays short attention spans thats a long time to sit still and watch an animatronic show
Id still have all the presidents there, just not actively doing anything. Then lock down the show only to add a new president in the background to keep it up to date.
jumpinjamie
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I'm excited for The Muppet Show on Disney Plus, but I hope this actually happens! The reality is if the fictional source material of Splash Mountain is offensive, wait until you hear about the very real life consequences of policies enacted by many presidents including the "beloved" ones! Removing the Cold War-esque aspect of the show would make it more presentable to everyone including the many non-US residents that visit the park during regular times.
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tl77
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Ya think this might this might be what The Muppets cryptic message on Twitter was about?
https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/the-muppet-show-disney-plus-1234887422/
tl77
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I think that was slated for closure a week after it opened
tl77
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nope ...but I believe the petition to save the Country Bears... SAVED THE COUNTRY BEARS ...did you all ignore that rumor because you didn't hear it first? That's how people should react to rumors they don't want to see happen, not by patting themselves on the back for "breaking the bad news first"
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