I never did alien escape or the stitch attraction there so I don't know how big of an area it is. I know from going on KTTK tour a couple weeks ago that they can't alter the building since it's part of the larger structure so they have to have something that will fit. Granted it's Tomorrowland and I suppose you'd have to do pigs in space or something, but would it be big enough?
Oh how I miss Alien Encounter! Stitch ... not at all. It has preshow areas and the theater itself is something of a circle. There is also the shop on the corner there that could easily be moved or eliminated. I think there is space for a decent attraction just not sure it is theater compatible.
MuppetVision is actually a show about technology and could fit easily in Tomorrowland but I would renovate the theater that Laugh Factory is in. Now that Monstropolis is getting it's own Monster Inc show it really isn't needed, there is rarely any demand for it (and it doesn't even hold many). We skip it every trip. While we laugh about Pigs in Space it was never a big hit nor appreciated. It is a bit quirky for the average guest.
I don't feel like they need to stay in dhs but it would be good to have something near rnr if that's possible.
I agree BUT I think that Muppets are an IP that can easily have a presence in ALL the parks. DHS is so chopped up with available space for them to get a true home (which they have now just underutilized). Muppets over the years just aren't a singular character or story like other Disney IPs. They morph from who they are to playing other characters. Like when they did the small show in Liberty Square, or the Haunted Mansion movie, their skits, or the travels they did etc. That to me says let them show up everywhere.
OPTIONS are a plenty to move the movie ~ and it doesn't have to be such a large theater like now.
MK
1) Laugh Factory Theater conversion
2) A new theater in Tomorrowland where the outdoor theater USED to be (now parking)
3) Mickey's Philharmonic which has gotten "old" and due for change (but a stretch for Fantasyland)
EPCOT
This is where is truly has a home, the Imagination Pavilion, which is a sad sad place
1) Move it in to the 3D theater, same set up, EASY transition
2) Convert land to ALL MUPPETS, I mean believing in them is definition of Imagination
3) Muppets get a dark ride
4) Play area would have so much potential
5) Bring back the Rainbow Tunnel with Kermit singing Rainbow Connection
6) Awesome gift shop
THIS SCREAMS MUPPETS so obviously
Figment is the official mascot for Epcot and all Festivals, they already killed the land part.
DHS
1) Electric Mayhem in RNR was a top pick for our family (Powerline too)
2) Gives us a gift shop back!
3) Muppets 3D could go in the flex theater after Villains, I mean they dropped the ball on the purpose of the flex theater, then put that dumb Car show in. Might as well bring value back to it.
4) Absolutely space in the Walt's Dream building (where Pirate show was) or convert the theater. I always have believed Walt's Dream exhibit should be at Disney Springs for all the enjoy. That building could have better use. OR find a way to incorporate in to Epcot in FutureWorld as Walt did dream of Epcot in some form.
AK
Show would not fit there but perhaps a small presence by Muppets, some are animals, Kermit, Piggy ... could even just be something small like the Liberty Square show but themed Conservation and the Environment.
Lots of options and locations that could be win/win. Disney has several things that need a major overall. I get why the whole echo lake is so old .... they are likely waiting to work a good Marvel deal. But B&B show is what 30+ years old, no matter when I go you can walk in that theater as it starts with lots of seating. IT IS TIME.
In our house we believe Animation Courtyard was not chosen because something else has become green lit for there. Something that young kids will enjoy because Playhouse will be gone. Lots of good space there and it is horrible they have let it go so bad. Launch Bay does not belong, Playhouse is low capacity. Such valuable real estate with more in behind it. Oh and seriously is Little Mermaid just a figment of their imagination?
OR let Hensons have the movie back. In a partnership deal with others build a theater at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. It could be multipurpose. They have a big green wing dedicated to Muppets and Jim Henson. They have many of the original puppets there. There is room next door for a theater. They are very familiar. I went to a small Q&A with Gonzo's puppeteer Dave Goelz. I sat right in front of Disney Muppets executives. Def would be a nice addition there where it will be loved forever. There are options for preservation and the Henson's have already made a statement that "something" is happening with it moving forward. It's not just a movie, it is an important creative piece in the Henson story.
I do agree an updated movie would be nice. I just need Statler and Waldorf to still be somewhere.
It's not MuppetVision without them. They are part of the show!
Disney has options to highlight Muppets, and honor them better than they have. Hoping this nod from Henson's means that is the plan. It would just have come off better to give a wider plan when they announced they are evicting them.
