Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2024 Edition

[lowlight]

LLPP now available for all WDW Resort Guests:

Eligible Resort Hotels

• Disney Resort hotels
• Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
• Shades of Green Resort

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/lightning-lane-passes/lightning-lane-premier/

As much as I hate the LLPP cash grab, there’s a really strong case to be made for booking value resorts and getting LLPP over deluxe resorts now. 30 minutes early entry, who cares? Sleep in late and use LLPP.

 

[BrianL]

AHH!

https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/breaking-muppetvision-3d-closing-dhs/?

I don't...I don't like this.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Muppets Taking Over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 

[BrianL]

Muppets Taking Over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Yeah, but...MuppetVision!

As much as I am looking forward to the Villains show, why not move MuppetVision over there?

 

[MaC410]

Hmm I guess your feelings toward this news depends on how much you like roller coasters. For me this news is so exciting. I didn't even think about the possibility of the muppets taking over rock n roller coaster but it sounds like such a perfect idea.

 

[BrianL]

Hmm I guess your feelings toward this news depends on how much you like roller coasters. For me this news is so exciting. I didn't even think about the possibility of the muppets taking over rock n roller coaster but it sounds like such a perfect idea.

To be clear, I am not necessarily against that part. I do love the Muppets after all. I just really hate that they will rip out a functional area of the park and completely ignore a dead area - Star Wars Launch Bay. Monstropolis should go there. Unless they announce something to go there as well, then I still call this a loss.

 

[lowlight]

AHH!

https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/breaking-muppetvision-3d-closing-dhs/?

I don't...I don't like this.

That’s a mild way of stating it.

 

[OKW Lover]

I don't understand why MuppetVision needs to close. The artwork clearly shows the current theater totally untouched by the expansion.

 

[BrianL]

Okay, actually, I read it again, and it looks like the coaster is NOT taking over the MuppetVision theater, but that there will be a Monster's Inc. show in that theater to compliment the new coster. That's interesting and not something I had envisioned. At least there will be two attractions. I wonder if it will be like Laugh Floor. If so, what of Laugh Floor at MK? The plot thickens.

 

[MaC410]

While I understand people being sad about losing an attraction they personally love, I'll never understand people's surprise that an attraction that doesn't really pull people in anymore is being closed.

 

[SealedSeven]

According to Scott Gustin on Muppetvision - Disney says " we are having creative conversations and exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future"

Suggestion for Disney. Remake the Muppetvision theater elsewhere with updated seating.

 

[lowlight]

While I understand people being sad about losing an attraction they personally love, I'll never understand people's surprise that an attraction that doesn't really pull people in anymore is being closed.

At some point in the future, Mickey and Minnie will be relative unknowns to children. I’d guess they are likely already on a steep popularity decline based on kids in my children’s age group, replaced by Elsa and the new crew. Do you get rid of them at that point, or do realize that nostalgia and history isn’t worthless?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Okay, actually, I read it again, and it looks like the coaster is NOT taking over the MuppetVision theater, but that there will be a Monster's Inc. show in that theater to compliment the new coster. That's interesting and not something I had envisioned. At least there will be two attractions. I wonder if it will be like Laugh Floor. If so, what of Laugh Floor at MK? The plot thickens.

Yeah the concept art as currently drawn shows the theater staying with the coaster in the back. So would at least be a potential net gain for the park although whatever loss time for MuppetVision is still sad.

 

[BrianL]

Honestly, I don't necessarily care about losing MuppetVision, BUT I just hate that a perfectly ripe for redevelopment section of the park will be ignored. Keeping the theater helps at least.

 

[MaC410]

At some point in the future, Mickey and Minnie will be relative unknowns to children. I’d guess they are likely already on a steep popularity decline based on kids in my children’s age group, replaced by Elsa and the new crew. Do you get rid of them at that point, or do realize that nostalgia and history isn’t worthless?

Nostalgia and history isn't going to keep a business from wanting to make the best use of their property to attracts guests. My 3 year old is obsessed with Mickey. Mickey is everywhere and the mickey mouse clubhouse show is getting revived. Mickey isn't going anywhere.

 

[BrianL]

Nostalgia and history isn't going to keep a business from wanting to make the best use of their property to attracts guests. My 3 year old is obsessed with Mickey. Mickey is everywhere and the mickey mouse clubhouse show is getting revived. Mickey isn't going anywhere.

Yeah, Mickey is still pretty popular in general - he's not at risk.

 

[lowlight]

Nostalgia and history isn't going to keep a business from wanting to make the best use of their property to attracts guests. My 3 year old is obsessed with Mickey. Mickey is everywhere and the mickey mouse clubhouse show is getting revived. Mickey isn't going anywhere.

Oh I agree all 3 year olds love Mickey. Talk to me when they’re 9.

I understand the business point of view, but as a consumer, know what’s better than a Monsters land? A separate Muppets and Monsters land.

 

[SealedSeven]

DCA still has a theater unused. Wondering if they'll restore the film to better quality and move it there.

That would make the most sense.

 

[BrianL]

DCA still has a theater unused. Wondering if they'll restore the film to better quality and move it there.

That would make the most sense.

I would put MuppetVision (or upgraded Muppet Show) in Sunset Showcase, which creates a Muppet Land off in the Rock'n Rollercoaster Area. The Launch Bay area does have a theater - just do SOMETHING with it!

 

[disneychrista]

AHH!

https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/breaking-muppetvision-3d-closing-dhs/?

I don't...I don't like this.

When I first saw this I had to check the date and make sure it wasn't April 1st.