Following the announcement that MuppetVision 3D will be closing due to a new Monsters Inc. Land taking over the Muppets Courtyard section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Jim Henson Company has released a statement.
The Jim Henson Company Statement About Closure of MuppetVision 3D
The statement notes that MuppetVision 3D was Henson’s final project, calling it an unforgettable capstone of his career. They also said that they look forward to the attraction’s next act, a nod to the statement from Disney noting that they’re exploring ways to preserve the film and attraction experience. Here’s the statement:
Jim Henson’s final project was MuppetVision 3D, now regarded as a true theme park classic. Innovation was always Jim Henson’s north star, and his trailblazing career led him to a unique challenge: a truly immersive Muppet experience where audiences are part of the happy chaos of the iconic Muppet Show. Originally debuting in 1991, MuppetVision 3D combined 3D technology with real-world practical effects, alongside animatronic and live Muppet characters. The result was a one-of-a-kind Jim Henson experience, and an unforgettable capstone to Jim’s magnificent career. As we learn of the show’s upcoming closure in its current form at Disney’s Hollywood Studios , we look forward to Muppet*Vision 3D’s next act.
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