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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride |
| image=Muppetvision3D.jpg
| caption='''The entrance to Muppet Vision 3D.'''
| land=Streets of AmericaGrand Park
| theme= The Muppet Show
| opened= May 16, 1991
| duration=17
| audio-animatronics=12
| sponsor=Kodak(1991-2012)
| custom_label_1= Also Known As
| custom_value_1= Muppet Vision <del>3D</del> 4D <br> Jim Henson's Muppet Vision 3D
| custom_label_2 = Theater Capacity
| custom_value_2 = 584 guests
| custom_label_3 = Fastpass Disney Genie +| custom_value_3 = Yes (Group B)}}Muppet Vision 3D is an attraction located in [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]].
==Attraction History==
The idea history of bringing a Muppet themed attraction into Walt Disney World Vision 3D began in 1989. , when Disney had almost reached an and Muppet Creator Jim Henson were closing in on merger agreement to purchase <ref name= "time"> http://www.nytimes.com/1989/08/29/business/muppets-join-disney-menagerie.html </ref>. As part of the Muppets from agreement, Disney would have become the owner of the Muppet franchise and Jim Hensonwould have joined the company in numerous roles. After acquiring the Muppets, and was planning Disney also planned on adding the characters integrating them into their theme parks<ref name= "time"/>. In 1990 Disney announced that following their purchase of the Muppets, a new area would be added to the [[Disney-MGM Studios]]. Known as The , Imagineers began to work on plans for Muppet Movieland, the <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=30 </ref>. This new area of the park would have featured two main attractions including , The Great Muppet Movie Ride a (a Muppet themed parody of [[The Great Movie Ride]])and a 3D film attraction<ref name= "Martin"/>. Unfortunately The plot for the 3D Muppet film came about during brainstorming meetings between WDI and the Henson team<ref name= "Korkis"/> . Henson writer Bill Prady was tasked with writing the plot, which initially focused on newly created Muppet Bean Bunny<ref name= "Korkis"/>. Although Henson wanted to promote his new character, Imagineers informed Henson that the theme park audience would respond better to well known characters<ref name= "Korkis"/>. According to show producer Mark Eades: {{Quotation|"Jim was very involved with the project. He was genuinely interested in doing theme park attractions. I think Jim liked that it would be something people could see for a long time in an environment like a Disney theme park. I think he also liked doing something new, unique and groundbreaking."<ref name= "Korkis"/>}} Filming of the new Muppet film began in California, with the Miss Piggy sequence being the first scene to be shot <ref name= "Korkis"> http://allears.net/ae/issue756.htm </ref>. Although construction on the 3D theater for Muppet Movieland was underway, Jim Henson tragically died 's tragic death in May of 1990caused the merger between the companies to fall through <ref name= "Seattle"> http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19910519&slug=1284051 </ref>. Without Henson, Disney's interest in the Muppet's waned, and his Henson's estate chose not sell balked at Disney's offer to purchase the Muppets . The falling through of the merger led to a biter lawsuit being filled<ref name= "Seattle"/>. Shortly after Henson's death, frequent collaborator Frank Oz took over directing duties on Muppets 3D <ref name= "Korkis"/>. With negotiations between Disneyand the Henson estate breaking down however, the Henson family asked everyone working on the film on their side to stop. According to Mark Eades, Disney Imgagineering then had to complete the film alone:{{Quotation| "We had to finish the film, including all the Waldo CGI, much of which was added as a result of the new stuff, without them, including all the performers. We had already done the looping so we had all the dialog."}} 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> On June 29, 2017, the theater that houses Muppet Vision 3D was renamed the Grand Arts Theater <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jim-hensons-muppetvision-3d/news/29jun2017-photos---muppetvision-theatre-gets-a-new-name-and-entry-marquee.htm </ref>. At this time, the attraction was also given a new marquee. This change was a precursor to the overall retheming (and renaming) of Muppet Courtyard to [[Grand Park]] <ref>http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jim-hensons-muppetvision-3d/news/17aug2017-muppets-courtyard-to-be-renamed-grand-park.htm</ref>.
==Attraction Plot==
===Queue===
[[Image:HammahMontana.jpg|200px|thumb|The Muppet Vision 3D queue features various Muppet parody posters. Photo: Muppet Wiki]]
When guests first enter the queue for Muppet Vision 3D, they pass by posters of Muppets spoofing various movies. Some of the posters here include: Hammah Montana, Pirates of the Amphibian, High School Mayhem, Wild Frogs, and BEAK•E. Moving on, guests enter a room which is designed to look like the lobby of Muppet Labs. While winding through the queue, guests pass by various office rooms with ridiculous titles. Above an unattended security desk, guests can see a photograph of Link Hogthrob in a patrol man uniform. A sign nearby tells guests that there is a key under the mat, and if guests lift it, the mat reveals a key to the building.
===Main Show===
After watching the preshow, the audience enters a reproduction of the Muppet Theater. As in the show, Statler and Waldorf are sitting in their theater box. After entering the theater, guests are instructed to put on their 3D glasses, as Nicky Napoleon and his Emperor Penguins (in Audio Animatronic form) play an instrumental version of The Muppet Show Theme. As the curtain rises, a door which reads “Kermit the Frog presents Muppet Vision 3D” is revealed. The 3D portion of the door seems to be moving towards the audience, but it is simply Gonzo holding the sign at the end of a long pole. After Kermit chastises the daredevil, he welcomes guests to the show and takes them around the facility. Kermit then informs guests that the Swedish Chef is once again in charge of filming the show. He also introduces the upcoming acts including a song by Miss Piggy, and musical finale by Sam the Eagle. Kermit concludes the introduction by saying that "at no time will we be stooping to any cheap 3D tricks."
[[Image:HensonMuppets.jpg|350px|thumb|Jim Henson with the cast of Muppet Vision 3D. Photo: Jim Henson Company Archives]]
At this point in the attraction Kermit is interrupted by Fozzie, who performs a series of cheap 3D tricks. His tricks include a party streamer, a shake nut can, and a flower in his lapel that squirts real water onto the audience. In the middle of his act, Statler & Waldorf heckle Fozzie, telling him that his act isn't even funny in 3D! When Fozzie asks how the old men got here, they inform him that:
After Gonzo leaves the screen, Sweetums appears playing paddle ball. Just as Fozzie is complimenting the effect, Gonzo and Kermit enter the scene discussing what has happened. Gonzo, Fozzie and Kermit then organize a search party for Bean, telling the audience to holler if they see the rabbit.
[[Image:PiggieBean.jpg|350px|thumb|Miss Piggy and Bean Bunny]]
While the Muppets are looking for Bean, a walk around version of Sweetums strolls through the audience holding a flashlight. After a little while searching, voices of children say that they see Bean in the balcony on the left. Sure enough, the bunny is sitting in a box opposite Waldorf and Statler’s. Bean eventually agrees to stay, after Fozzie suggests that he can set off the fireworks for the show's finale.
==Cast <ref> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102481/ </ref>==
[[Image:Waldo.jpg|300px|thumb|The character Waldo was created specifically for Muppet Vision 3D]]
'''Jim Henson-''' Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, and the Swedish Chef
* The fire truck used in the film's finale was previously located around the corner from the attraction's exit, but it has since been removed.
* The Statler and Waldorf Audio Animatronics actually have three arms. The third arm is used when they are waving the white flags to surrender<ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue756.htm </ref>.
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