May 16, 1991 – Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3D Opens in Walt Disney World
Image Credit: Official WDW Webpage
“It’s time to play the music! It’s time to light the lights! It’s time to meet the Muppets—in 3D tonight!”
On May 16, 1991, Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3D attraction opened at Disney MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. Sponsored by Kodak, the attraction takes the characters of the Muppets and takes their hijinks to a new level with 3D. The audience begins with passing through show props and wooden crates, and is entertained with a 12 minute pre-show film hosted by Rizzo, Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear. The show itself is only 17 minutes long, and the theater looks as it did during the heyday of the Muppet Show.
One Muppet of note is Waldo C. Graphic, a computer-generated Muppet that premiered on The Jim Henson Hour in 1989. He was reintroduced in the 3D attraction, having been “created” by Dr. Honeydew and Beaker, and causes the majority of problems for the rest of the Muppet cast throughout the show.
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