Tag: Muppets
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and The Great Gonzo arrive at Magic Kingdom Park on October 2 for the opening of their all-new, live show "The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History." Hosted by James "J.J." Jefferson, town crier of Liberty Square, and Sam Eagle, the fiercely patriotic American eagle who is forever trying to set a high moral standard for the Muppets, this wacky new show is set to take place several times daily, just outside The Hall of Presidents.
New Muppets Live Show Debuts this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
Posted onBeginning in October 2016, the Muppets will star in an all-new live show at Magic Kingdom Park, called "The Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History."
Sam Eagle, the fiercely patriotic American eagle who is forever trying to set a high moral standard for the Muppets, will join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and James Jefferson, town crier of Liberty Square, as they gather outside The Hall of Presidents to present historical tales in hysterical Muppets fashion. From the midnight ride of Paul Revere to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Muppets will appear throughout the day to share their own unique take on the founding fathers and the birth of the United States of America.
The new show will be presented multiple times daily and will feature an original song and wacky Muppets humor.
PizzeRizzo to Open This Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Posted onPizzeRizzo, themed after the Muppets character Rizzo the Rat, will open this fall in the space formerly occupied by Toy Story Pizza Planet in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
D23 Expo 2015: The Magic Behind the Muppets
Posted onDeb Koma writes about the Magic Behind the Muppets panel at the 2015 D23 Expo, with a little background on the new Muppets television show that debuts on ABC-TV September 22 at 8 p.m.
ABC Television Announces Exclusive Autograph Sessions at D23 Expo
Posted onTHE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK SPOTLIGHTS THE CREATIVE FORCES AND STARS FROM SOME OF ITS MOST EXCITING SHOWS AT D23 EXPO 2015, WITH EXCLUSIVE Q&As AND AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS “Once Upon a Time” Panel Features Series Creators/Executive Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, as well as Stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Lana Parrilla, Who Will Talk About Their … Continue reading "ABC Television Announces Exclusive Autograph Sessions at D23 Expo"
Signs that You’re in a Disney Park
Posted onEverything is matchy-matchy, themed, and ensembleized (new word) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. It’s like each land is wearing Garanimals (way before my time). But that’s what we love, that extreme attention to detail that assists in transporting us to another place where lunch isn’t timed and the only dress code is wear … Continue reading "Signs that You’re in a Disney Park"
From the Tickle Trunk — Walt Disney World News 1990
Posted onThe last WDW newsletter we looked at was from October 1982. Now Mr. Peabody has dialed his WABAC Machine forward eight years so we can take a look at the Summer 1990 edition. There’s a new theme park, Disney-MGM Studios . . . and look at all that color on the front page! They are … Continue reading "From the Tickle Trunk — Walt Disney World News 1990"
Disney Pic of the Week: Flower and Garden Festival
Posted onEach year the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival transforms the park into a display of natural colors and shapes of favorite Disney characters using over 100 topiaries to decorate both Future World and World Showcase. This year, Disney brought in a couple of new celebrities who were promoting their new movie. Kermit the Frog serenades … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Flower and Garden Festival"
Muppets’ Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog to perform at televised Fourth of July concert
Posted onMuppets fans will want to tune in on July Fourth to see what fireworks develop between Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, who have been invited to celebrate America’s 238th birthday with viewers of “A Capitol Fourth.” The stars of the recent release of “Muppets Most Wanted” will be performing the Oscar-nominated song “Rainbow Connection” … Continue reading "Muppets’ Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog to perform at televised Fourth of July concert"
Disney Pic of the Week – Muppet Vision 3D
Posted onMuppet Vision 3D first appeared, and is still playing, at Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim. Outside the theatre entrance you’ll find Beaker and The Great Gonzo up to their old tricks along with the flying pig ship from The Muppet Show’s Pigs in Space skit. A copy of the film can also be seen in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Muppet Vision 3D"
