Muppetvision Refurb Announced

[hazelrah]

I somehow completely missed the announcement that we were getting new elements with the rehab. The current preshow is classic, but I'm all for new stuff, especially with something that is nearly 20 years old now.

 

[Victoria]

I don't trust Disney with many things, but they really "get" the Muppets. From the Bohemian Rhapsody to the shorts like "Topo Sticky" and the "elevator" skits are REALLY great. This'll be an awesome upgrade!

I am hoping that the same people who are behind all these great Muppet videos will get some say in what happens to the attraction. If the same people are in charge of both then I think it will be fine. I think Disney has finally realized that they have been sitting on a goldmine for all these years with the Muppets. I'm happy to see them finally using the Muppets for all they are worth. I like to think they aren't willing to risk the Muppets' popularity at the moment.

 

[yeti]

I am a little, but since Disney has been coming out with new material for the Muppets, has any of it failed?

Six words: A Muppets Christmas-Letters to Santa.

 

[_Scar]

The last time I saw the preshow it wasn't very good quality. I hope digital really makes a difference.

Also, why can't they just recrete the preshow?

 

[SirGoofy]

I am hoping that the same people who are behind all these great Muppet videos will get some say in what happens to the attraction.

I agree. If it was said that these people were involved a lot of my apprehension would wash away.

Six words: A Muppets Christmas-Letters to Santa.

Letters to Santa was awesome.:shrug:

 

[SirGoofy]

Also, why can't they just recrete the preshow?

Jim Henson is dead. They'd never be able to recreate it to it's same greatness.

 

[EpcoTim]

Can three weeks be considered a refurbished? Sounds like a good cleaning and maybe a bit of maintenance to me.

 

[danv3]

April 24th until May 14th.

Here's hoping they get done on time. I'll be there starting 5/16!

 

[SirGoofy]

Can three weeks be considered a refurbished? Sounds like a good cleaning and maybe a bit of maintenance to me.

The video will be update to digital HD, and the preshow will be changed. It's a refurb.:lol:

 

[goreesha]

All the 3D shows at WDW need to make the change to HD, so this is a good thing. The non-HD is starting to look ugly.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

The video will be update to digital HD, and the preshow will be changed. It's a refurb.:lol:

That's how it was touted at D23Expo, too.

 

[Victoria]

I agree. If it was said that these people were involved a lot of my apprehension would wash away.



Letters to Santa was awesome.:shrug:

My apprehension would disappear as well.

Aaaand I totally love Letters to Santa too. Muppet Wizard of Oz....:zipit:

 

[SirGoofy]

That's how it was touted at D23Expo, too.

Hopefully Muppet Mobile Labs will "open" at DHS the same time. That would be great...and right in time for me to come down.

Actually, I could see Muppet Labs being the focus of the preshow.

 

[Exprcoofto]

Wasn't there something about a Mobile Electric Mayhem Band and the return of the Muppet Mobile Lab? What ever happened to those? :shrug:

 

[DisneyParksFan1]

Very exciting to see the refurb start! Can't wait!

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Hopefully Muppet Mobile Labs will "open" at DHS the same time. That would be great...and right in time for me to come down.

Actually, I could see Muppet Labs being the focus of the preshow.

Do we actually expect them to change the content of the Preshow? was envisioning a new intro to it, explaining the History and all, and then jumping into it. It's an integral part of the story.

 

[DisneyParksFan1]

I hope they change up the pre-show room a bit.

 

[SirGoofy]

Do we actually expect them to change the content of the Preshow? was envisioning a new intro to it, explaining the History and all, and then jumping into it. It's an integral part of the story.

That's what they said at D23, preshow changes.

I really hope they don't do something about the history of it inside the attraction. That would take away the very "real" feeling of it and detract from the story, IMO.

 

[TalkingHead]

I hope they change up the pre-show room a bit.

Better keep their grubby hands off the net full of Jello.

 

[SirGoofy]

I hope they change up the pre-show room a bit.

Definitely can't agree with that. It's the PERFECT Muppet room with all the sight gags and props.:sohappy: