Happy Wednesday, and welcome back to the blog! The week is halfway over now – we’re in the final stretch! The Mario Kart music is beginning to pick up, and whether you’re in first place or eleventh, it’s time to power through to the end! 🙂

Today I am offering you some insights about one of the greatest attractions ever created by the Disney corporation – the dimension-defying, goof-packed romp that is Muppetvision 3D! The Muppets franchise has always been near and dear to my heart, and this gem located within Disney’s Hollywood Studios is absolutely no exception.

The humor presented by the Muppets is a class act: the jokes… the stunts… the banana cream pie (even if it needs more sugar, according to Fozzie Bear)… From the pre-show heckling provided by Statler and Waldorf to Sam the Eagle’s “A Salute to All Nations (But Mostly America),” you can count on some part of this quirky tour de force to warm your heart. Notice I didn’t say laugh — I completely understand, albeit I may be disappointed, if the cheesy jokes and special effects aren’t your cup of tea, though the madcap energy radiating from Jim Henson’s signature creations should be enough to at least produce an endearing effect on the most stoic of audience members.

Much to my delight, Muppet*Vision 3D has been in operation in Walt Disney World since 1991. The film was the final project that Jim Henson directed before his death in 1990, along with seasoned performer Richard Hunt, who passed away in 1992. Knowing that this theme park project was Jim Henson’s final imprint on his beloved franchise makes me hold this attraction even more dearly. His characters remind me how to be a kinder, more optimistic person every time I experience their stories!

I treasure every visit I pay to Muppet Labs, and those that constructed this theatre captured the eccentric essence of the franchise to a T. My personal favorite detail is the painting of Fozzie Bear dressed as King Henry VIII, but there are countless other quirky details sprinkled through the attraction from a park guest’s very first step onto the mat with a spare key underneath it.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience this joyous attraction, I hope you will be able to at some point in your life! From the queue to the post-show theatre detailing, it is a masterclass in noticing and appreciating the small things. Also, Gonzo’s pre-show tap dancing really isn’t half bad!

Mot joyeux d’aujourd’hui: “Here’s some simple advice: always be yourself. Never take yourself too seriously. And beware the advice from experts, pigs, and members of Parliament.” -Kermit the Frog

Have a wonderful rest of your week! I’ll see you tomorrow!

Much love,

Alyson