Muppetvision- Retire or relocate?

[CaptainJackNO]

Hmmm it was working fine in July. Maybe you just had bad luck and experienced technical difficulties?

Thank goodness it's fixed! I was shocked when they did that, and one trip in February and the next in June.

 

[JohnD]

I think the success or failure of The Muppets show on ABC will definitely be a gauge for the future of MuppetVision 3D.

 

[Timothy_Q]

True but we know 100% sure that they arent done with DHS

100% sure on what? That in 10 years they'll probably build something else?

 

[CJR]

I could definitely see why some would say Muppets should be closed, but it's a reliable attraction that a person of any age can watch and enjoy. Although Star Wars does have a broad appeal, it's mostly geared toward a PG-13 audience. Toy Story Land will help expand on the all ages demographic, but having The Muppets in the park certainly wouldn't be bad for that crowd either. If the TV show does well, I don't see why Disney wouldn't keep The Muppets around as they should do decent enough in merchandise sales. Star Wars, Muppets, and Toy Story should be goldmines if Disney uses the brands effectively between attractions, restaurants, and merchandise. I think that's the plan too.

 

[optjay]

KEEP!

 

[elchippo]

I think the courtyard area is all the "Muppetland" that's really needed. And Star Wars seems like it'll be built around it. Take the pizza planet and give it to the Muppets, and add some touches to the courtyard and it'll make for a nice little Muppet shrine.

 

[erasure fan1]

Yea it's a definite keep for me. It may be old but in my eyes holds up better than most any attraction of its age or older, in ANY of the parks. Like others have said, DHS has plenty of room to expand and keep the muppets.

 

[gregorynbaker]

As a huge muppets fan I don't want to see them go but if they do need the land I think the best solution would be to make a new movie. One where the muppets put on a "spoof" version of Star Wars! The muppets have done plenty of spoof movies and have also used Star Wars a lot as well! I think it's the perfect compromise where everyone could be happy!

PIGS... IN... SPACE...!

 

[AgeEight-E]

I'm glad there are plans floating around to revamp the attraction, but I would be sad if Jim Henson's original performances went away. The guy they've got doing his roles today just can't hold a candle.

 

[jessfriends]

I love the attraction. I really hope they keep the muppets in the parks and I hope the show does well.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I feel as though it should be "retire or renovate?" If they keep it, it's time for a new show without the 3D storyline.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

No, its not a guarantee that space will be needed.

No, they wouldn't move/relocate it. Instead, you should really hope the new show does well.

Doesn't it make zero sense to own the Muppets and not use them? They will always be popular, whether or not the new show is successful, just like Peanuts will always be popular with or without anything new.

Maybe, at worst, they go away for awhile as things are redone, and then hopefully resurface in the form of a refreshed attraction.

 

[Rodan75]

Muppets Star Wars overlay. If Family guy can do a Star Wars special so can the Muppets. Maybe make it seasonal. So you aren't completely replacing Jim Henson's last work. You could have original , Holiday and Season of the Force flavors.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Doesn't it make zero sense to own the Muppets and not use them? They will always be popular, whether or not the new show is successful, just like Peanuts will always be popular with or without anything new.

Maybe, at worst, they go away for awhile as things are redone, and then hopefully resurface in the form of a refreshed attraction.

It's not like they aren't trying. The last film was unsuccessful. If the TV series flops, the Muppets are in danger.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Doesn't it make zero sense to own the Muppets and not use them? They will always be popular, whether or not the new show is successful, just like Peanuts will always be popular with or without anything new.

Maybe, at worst, they go away for awhile as things are redone, and then hopefully resurface in the form of a refreshed attraction.

Allow me to rephrase.

Sources within TWDC with knowledge of the situation suggest that the future of the Muppets at DHS are contingent on the success of the new TV show.

Better?

 

[docandsix]

Not yet it's not. And hopefully it won't be.

Plans exist for the attraction to be revamped.

Encouraging news, in an oddly worrisome sort of way.

My vote: Refurbish, Reinvent, and Reinvigorate. A proud and valuable property that has been allowed to rot on the vine. Disney should do better.

 

[Phil12]

Doesn't it make zero sense to own the Muppets and not use them? They will always be popular, whether or not the new show is successful, just like Peanuts will always be popular with or without anything new.

Maybe, at worst, they go away for awhile as things are redone, and then hopefully resurface in the form of a refreshed attraction.

But some folks suffer from peanut allergies.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

PIGS... IN... SPACE...!

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brilliant. spinoff. movie.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

It's not like they aren't trying. The last film was unsuccessful. If the TV series flops, the Muppets are in danger.

I think that's silly. When was the last successful Goofy movie?

Mickey Mouse = Kermit the Frog = Snoopy. None of those are going anywhere in the public consciousness anytime soon.

Bruce Springsteen doesn't have to have any hits on the radio to sell his new album, either. Classics are classics.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I think that's silly. When was the last successful Goofy movie?

Mickey Mouse = Kermit the Frog = Snoopy. None of those are going anywhere in the public consciousness anytime soon.

Bruce Springsteen doesn't have to have any hits on the radio to sell his new album, either. Classics are classics.

Not to Bob Iger.