With the Attraction Now Closed, Disney Adds an Old Muppet*Vision Article to the Disney World App
For the first time in over 35 years, Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened today without a Muppet attraction.
After a day full of celebration, mourning, and Muppet community, Muppet*Vision 3D officially closed last night, as Hollywood Studios prepares for the construction of Monstropolis.
While fans will no longer be able to visit Bean Bunny, Kermit, Fozzie, and the gang, Muppet*Vision 3D lives on in our collective memories…and in the My Disney Experience app.
A Strange New Addition to the Disney World App
Beginning today, when guests search “Muppet*Vision” in the Walt Disney World app, they are redirected to an article titled 15 Memorable Moments from Muppet*Vision 3D.
Photo: Tough Pigs
The article, which has clearly been recycled from the Muppet*Vision 30th anniversary festivities in 2021, features 15 unforgettable quotes from the beloved attraction.
It should be noted that Disney did not even update the language in the article.
Photo: Disney
“Since May 16, 1991, the Muppets have been delighting Guests at Walt Disney World Resort with their wise-cracking film and live-action extravaganza, Muppet*Vision 3D. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this Disney’s Hollywood Studios mainstay, join us as we celebrate 15 of the attraction’s most quotable, Muppet-filled moments!” the page begins.
15 Memorable Muppet*Vision Moments
Nevertheless, without further ado, here are the 15 moments.
Moment #1 – Patriotic Pre-Show Instructions
Sam the Eagle: “Upon entering the theater, please move as far to the end of the row as possible. Stopping in the middle is distinctly unpatriotic.”
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Moment #2 – A Curmudgeonly Duo Arrives
Statler: “Hey, Waldorf, what is this anyway?”
Waldorf: “Oh, it’s one of those 3-D movies. Better put on your glasses.”
Statler: (Looking at the audience) “Hey, check out the guy in the Goofy mask.”
Waldorf: “That’s no mask.”
Statler: “Oops! Sorry, lady!”
Image: Pride.com
Moment #3 – Swedish Chef Reporting In
Kermit the Frog: “Uh, here in this modern, high-tech facility, we have perfected ‘Muppet*Vision 3D,’ a new film process, which we’re about to demonstrate to you. Now, working the projector is an old friend of ours, the Swedish Chef. Chef, everything okay?”
Swedish Chef: “Hey, der hoppen-hoppen, der machinen is goin’ der floomy-floomy!”
Photo: The Muppets
Moment #4 – Miss Piggy Makes an Entrance
Kermit the Frog: “And our demonstration will also include a little song from Miss Piggy—”
Miss Piggy: (Irritably clearing throat) “Little?”
Kermit the Frog: “Little? Did I say little? I meant to say it’s a huge, show-stopping, major song from Miss Piggy…”
Miss Piggy: (Sweetly) “That’s more like it.”
Photo: Disney
Moment #5 – A Salute from Sam the Eagle
Kermit the Frog: “We will also see a rousing finale from Sam the Eagle. What’s it called, Sam?”
Sam the Eagle: “It’s called ‘A Salute to All Nations, But Mostly America.'”
Moment #6 – Fozzie Bear, Ladies and Gentlemen
Kermit the Frog: “So, it’s going to be a swell demonstration, and at no time will we be stooping to any cheap 3D tricks.”
Fozzie: “Did you say cheap 3D tricks?”
Kermit the Frog: “Uh…”
Fozzie: (Blows a noisemaker, which flies out toward the audience)
Moment #7 – The Curmudgeons Strike Again
Statler: “Oh, no! It’s that bear again.”
Waldorf: “Hey, bear, you’re not even funny in 3-D!”
Fozzie: “Oh, no, not you guys. How’d you get here?”
Statler: “We entered a contest.”
Waldorf: “Yeah. We lost!”
Moment #8 – A Visit to Muppet Labs
Kermit the Frog: “And now, if you’ll come this way, I can show you our secret laboratory. You see, we invited some of the most distinguished scientists to come and work here. Unfortunately, none of them showed up.”
Photo: Reddit
Moment #9 – Bunson, Beaker, and Waldo
Dr. Bunson Honeydew: “Oh, dear… he won’t deactivate!”
Waldo: (Bounces around audience) “Boing! Boing!”
Dr. Bunson Honeydew: “Ladies and gentlemen, there’s nothing to worry about—but please keep your heads down!”
Waldo: “Zonk! Boing! I’m bouncing on people’s heads! Hoo-hoo!”
Beaker: “Meep! Meep!”
Photo: Disney Wiki
Moment #10 – Bean Bids Adieu to Gonzo
The Great Gonzo: “Hey, Bean, what’s up?”
Bean Bunny: “I’m going away… forever!”
The Great Gonzo: “Oh, great! Could you get me a sandwich?”
Photo: Muppet Wiki
Moment #11 – The Return of Bean Bunny
Bean Bunny: “I’m runnin’ away. Nobody would let me help with the movie.”
Kermit, Gonzo and Fozzie: “Awwwww…”
Statler: “This is a very moving moment.”
Waldorf: “Yeah, I wish they’d move it to Pittsburgh.”
Photo: Muppet wiki
Moment #12 – Finale of the Patriotic Proportions
Kermit the Frog: “Sam, are you ready with that finale?”
Sam the Eagle: “It’s a glorious three-hour finale!”
Kermit the Frog: “You got a minute and a half.”
Photo: Looking Glass Film
Moment #13 – Firing on All Cylinders
Swedish Chef: “Hey der stupid crazy birdsy!”
Waldo: “Na-na-na-na-na-na! You couldn’t hit me with a… cannon?! Hey, everybody! He’s got a cannon!”
Photo: Reddit
Moment #14 – A Kermit-Filled Conclusion
Kermit the Frog: “Uh, well, ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to apologize for the slight technical difficulties, but I do wish to assure you that no one was hurt, and this theater only suffered minor damage. So, thank you very much for coming to see this demonstration of Muppet*Vision Technology, and enjoy the rest of your visit and come see us again sometime!”
Moment #15 – Final Words from the Opera Box
Statler: “Well, what do you think?”
Waldorf: “Do we have time to go to the bathroom before the next show?”
Statler: “We can’t. We’re bolted to the seats!”
Sadly, the article ends by inviting guests to visit Muppet*Vision or grab a slice of pizza at PizzeRizzo.
Alas.
