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She’s coifed, bejeweled and snout-to-nose with her
"captive" audience. He’s lean, green and close enough to reach out
and touch. Together, Miss Piggy and Kermit star in the three-dimensional
film of the century: "Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3-D" at Disney's Hollywood Studios in the Walt Disney World Resort.
The innovative MuppetVision 3-D puts Disney guests
smack in the middle of the Muppets’ knee-slapping adventure, thanks
to an astonishing array of special effects. Disney has combined
70mm film featuring the most advanced 3-D action and animation,
a series of spectacular live effects and Disney’s famous Audio-Animatronics
characters.
The 584-seat grand theater, adorned with plush red
velvet drapes and gilded columns, was renovated by those zany Muppets
to showcase the 3-D technology perfected at the "Really Really Super
Tippy Top Secret: MuppetVision 3-D Research Labs" by Dr. Bunsen
Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker.
Promises Kermit as the show begins: "It’s going to
be a great demonstration and at no time will we be stooping to cheap
3-D tricks."
Statler and Waldorf aren’t above stooping to a few
cheap Muppet jokes, however, as the caustic Muppet critics review
the show from their right-hand mezzanine perch.
In the orchestra pit, Nicki Napoleon and his Emperor
Penguins tune up for the show’s musical numbers, and at the rear
of the theater, the Swedish Chef commandeers the projection paraphernalia
assembled haphazardly in time for the show’s debut.
And what a show it is. Miss Piggy pushes her musical
talents to the limit and Fozzie Bear takes a pie in the face as
Kermit delivers guests into a new 3-D realm. His tour into the top-secret
3-D research lab puts audience members face-to-face with Waldo,
a new character who’s prone to devilishness with a capital "3-D."
When the Muppet antics get messy, VacuuMuppet takes
the stage to sweep temporary control of the situation. But when
Sam the Eagle launches his patriotic parade of Americana, sparks
fly once again.
Before the theater "explodes" in a grand finale, all
584 guests will thrill to show-stopping effects that include squirting
boutonnieres, bubble showers, high winds, musket fire, cannon fire
and a patriotic fiberoptics fireworks "Salute to All Nations But
Mostly America."
As The Great Gonzo sees it, "Now this is entertainment."
Prior to the show, guests visit the theater’s "warehouse"
antechamber, where entertainment includes Muppet musical numbers
projected on a dozen screens rigged overhead. Guests also can browse
among prop boxes filled with goodies that belong to Miss Piggy,
Kermit and other Muppet stars.
Type - 3-D film
When to go - Visit early morning or from late
afternoon onwards.
Fastpass
Duration - 25 mins
Restrictions
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Tips - Make sure you get there early enough
to catch the pre-show.
Facts/History
The show is a joint effort by Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney
Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) - the design and engineering
division of The Walt Disney Co.
In the pre-show area, a sign on the security window reads "Back
in 5 minutes. Key under mat." If you look under the mat, you
will find a key!
In the final production of the main show, look out for the 'It's
a Small World' dolls.
Hidden Mickeys
As you watch the lobby video, pay special attention to the test
pattern the second time Scooter crosses the screen.
In the final scene, watch for balloons.
In the outside fountain, look for the toy raft.
At the queue area, check out the "Top 5 reasons for turning in your
3D glasses" sign.
Reviews
"I think it was great. We saw Kermit the Frog,
Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang. There was a 30 minute wait.
While we wait, we watched some scenes from Jim Henson's Muppet Show.
We didn't use a Fastpass. Don't rush to be the first one in the
theather-you'll have to sit at the end of your row, and the view
is better from the middle." (6/02) Cory Nelson
"The Muppets humor is alive and well with Muppet
Vision 3-D. Take your ordinary 3-D movie ,add walls blowing up ,bubbles
coming down from the ceiling ,and toss in a few more surprises,
and you have the funniest and greatest show yet. The muppets bring
back all there humor that made them a hit ,and more . This show
was the first attraction to coordinate the 3-D projection style
and the real life aspects of a show into one. Whats that mean you
ask? Now, when bubbles come out of the screen ,they also come out
of the ceiling. There are animatronics and castmembers in costume
also, to make complete ,a tour through the mayhem muppet bring to
the stage and screen.
Catch the pre-show.Its not a 3-D show , but its very funny. But
for this part be ready to stand until you get in. Read some of the
stuff on the walls too. Some things are kind of funny and most people
miss them because of the pre-show." Chris Raimondo
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