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/* Attraction History */
On May 19, 1991 however a confidential settlement was reached between the two parties<ref name= "Seattle"/> . As part of the agreement, Disney was allowed to continue their development of the 3D Muppet attraction, and they were given merchandising rights for 18 months<ref name= "Seattle"/> . Henson's son Brian, felt that releasing the Muppet 3D film would be a fitting tribute to his father <ref name= "Korkis"/>. Although in the end the Muppets would come to Disney-MGM Studios, the plans for integration were drastically cut back. Instead of Muppet Movieland, Disney instead constructed the 3D theater and a Muppet area surrounding it<ref name= "Martin"/>. Finally, on May 16, 1991 Jim Henson's Muppet Vision 3D opened to guests <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/May16.html </ref>.
Although no changes have to the Muppet Vision 3D show itself, the attraction has seen some minor changes. In 2004, Jim Henson's name was dropped from the attraction, with the attraction being renamed simply “Muppet Vision 3D” <ref> To see the name change view the 2004 Hollwood Studios map http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-2004-july-04.jpg compared to the 2005 http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-2005-january-04.jpg. </ref>. This change was the result of the fact that Disney purchased The Muppets from the Henson family, but did not acquire the Henson name or company <ref> http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/021704.shtml </ref>.In 2006, Jim Henson's name was removed from the entrance sign, and drawings of Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Dr. Honeydew and Beaker were added <ref> http://mouseowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17911 </ref>. In 2009, new parody posters were added to the show's queue including spoofs of: Hammah Montana, Pirates of the Amphibian, High School Mayhem, Wild Frogs and BEAK•E <ref> http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/new-muppetvision-posters-up-in-extended-que.498356/ </ref>. Finally, in 2010 the projection system used in the show was updated <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jim-hensons-muppetvision-3d/news/15may2010-muppetvision-reopening-report.htm </ref>.
Leading up to and following the release of the 2014 film Muppets Most Wanted, Constantine (the villain of the new film) was added to Muppet Vision 3Ds preshow <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jim-hensons-muppetvision-3d/news/21mar2014-muppet-vision-3d-to-receive-new-pre-show-this-week-to-promote-'muppets-most-wanted'-movie.htm </ref>