And now lets get things started.
It's time to get things started!
On the most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational
This is what we call Muppet*Vision 3-D!
We headed over to the Muppet Fountain while Mom went to find a shady spot to sit with the sleeping X.
She ended up reading her book in the ABC Commissary while X had a much-needed nap.
DS, DD and I were off to the show!
Heres some shots from 2006 since I didnt repeat them this time around:
Once at the plaza, the kids had fun exploring the detail of the Piggy Fountain as they called it.
As usual, there was no line so we headed inside
I love the holographic 3-D Poster on the way in
And then theres my favorite sign in all Walt Disney World.
For those who have ever been turned down for a ride because they were too small, Muppetvision is your revenge!
And the additional detail of the spot where someone bashed their head is priceless!
Once inside, we got to watch most of the Muppetvision pre-show.
And for those who havent sat for it, definitely make a point to do so.
This is probably the best pre-show in all of the parks.
It has terrific details with the props scattered across the room including the Swine Trek from Pigs in Space:
and even a picture of the Jim Henson Muppet himself:
And thats not including the great site gags like the seemingly random large colorful squares hanging from the ceiling in a cargo net.
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But dont those squares look like giant Jell-O cubes?
Now why are there Jello-O cubes in a cargo net?
Hmmmm, whats the significance of a net full of Jell-O?
How about Annette Funicello?
Gotta love Muppet humor.
And then theres the amazing video that spans a row of TVs.
Stop and think for a moment how hard it is to stage puppets with that kind of timing and youll get a whole new appreciation for the video.
And then all of the Muppet props from Gonzos crate of weird things to a case of Lou Zealands Swedish fish.
Definitely read everything in this place.
Nothing was put here by accident or without purpose.
Finally, the doors open and the real fun begins.
From the animatronic Penguin Orchestra to all of the bad puns and 3-D sight gags, this show is a blast. Literally.
Miss Piggy sings Dream a Little Dream, and most of the muppets cameo at one point or another.
Doctor Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker (yeah! Beaker) develop a new 3-D creature who runs wild.
He even decides to run away with Bean the bunny.
Which leads to a great search of the theatre including Waldorf and Statler in the balcony and a real-life Sweet-Ums who comes into the theatre!
Finally, Bean is found and talked into coming back as long as he can help with the finale.
Ah, the finale.
Sam The Eagle has prepared a 3 hour Patriotic celebration. Kermit gives him a minute and a half.
Soldiers, musicians, archers, dancers, and anything else you can imagine start running into each other.
Fireworks are flying in all directions.
Then the Swedish Chef in the back of theatre starts shooting at the 3D creation.
The penguin orchestra gets mad and breaks out a canon to shoot back.
The Swedish Chef is not to be outdone and ends up blowing the theatre to smithereens!
The finale shot of Kermit on the 3-D ladder of a firetruck is a great shot.
Think about this one for a minute where are they controlling him from??
And check out all the 80's clothes on the guests wandering by.
At last, we are invited to leave the theatre which is now in shambles.
But, this is the Muppets did you expect anything less?
On the way out, you drop off your 3-D glasses and I tried to hide our next stop from DS and DD since I wanted it to be a surprise.
It was time to get our motors running and get out on the highway
Make sure you join us before were
Real Gone!
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and Ackbar sitting in the shuttle trying to make themselves comfortable.
. Sometimes it just takes a bit before I come out of the shadows and comment.
