3D films are so often a pale, showy imitation of the originals but, as one might expect from such a great team, this movie is spectacular. The combination of movie and theater combine particularly well, most notably when Fozzie blows bubbles out of the screen (which are simultaneously released from the ceiling). This creates an immersive environment that will positively enthrall anyone even remotely interested in the Muppets. Of course, there are the usual terrible gags, madcap puppetry, and bizarre characters. Top class.
10 Reviews
Enjoyable!
mitsubishizero10 August 2019
Warning: Spoilers
As a Muppets fan I always find this enjoyable. The characters are funny, the antics are great and the story's pretty decent. The story's basically Kermit (Jim Henson) taking the viewer backstage where they encounter Fozzie (Frank Oz) and his RC pie which quickly malfunctions, and Dr. Bunson Honeydew who releases the wild 3D muppet Waldo C. Graphic (Steve Whitmire). Waldo then proceeds to break loose and explore the world.
Meanwhile Bean Bunny (Steve Whitmire) proceeds to unintentionally wreck havoc by trying to help Ms. Piggy on set during shooting. Feeling rejected he decides to leave forcing Kermit to find him and convince him to stay which he does. From that point on it's mostly gags and they're done pretty well. It's interesting to note that this was one of the last projects Jim Henson and Richard Hunt worked on before his death and as is I enjoyed it.
It's what you'd expect from a Muppets movie. If you plan on going to Disney's Hollywood Studios I suggest you check it out.
Meanwhile Bean Bunny (Steve Whitmire) proceeds to unintentionally wreck havoc by trying to help Ms. Piggy on set during shooting. Feeling rejected he decides to leave forcing Kermit to find him and convince him to stay which he does. From that point on it's mostly gags and they're done pretty well. It's interesting to note that this was one of the last projects Jim Henson and Richard Hunt worked on before his death and as is I enjoyed it.
It's what you'd expect from a Muppets movie. If you plan on going to Disney's Hollywood Studios I suggest you check it out.
EXCELLENT!
AllisonLVenezio25 September 2002
This 1990 Disney-MGM Studios attraction combines everyone's favorite puppets with the magic of 3-dimensional design to create a completely creative and fun show!
Welcome to the Muppet Lab, where anything can (and does!) happen. Here, Kermit and gang want to show you everything crazy that happens here, and the perk is--you feel like you're really there!
As you enter the building, the attendants hand over "safety goggles" (3D glasses) to wear during the show. They pack visitors into a large warehouse room, with props everywhere. The monitors have a terrific pre-show playing that gets the audience prepped. Momentarily, the doors open, and everyone files into the large auditorium, where the audience is exposed to a private tour of Muppet Labs, guided by Kermit the Frog, of course, with a fabulous show planned for the visitors. I saw this attraction for the fourth time on my fourth visit to Walt Disney World in March 2002, and I still love it! Kermit the Frog is my favorite character of all the Muppets, and he is TOO MUCH FUN!!! The jokes never grow old, and the sense of the action is what keeps this attraction fresh! I particularly love how Beaker causes some sort of catastrophe, and how Miss Piggy has contempt for Rizzo the Rat, who she flings across the stage!!!! The two critics Waldorf and Staler, as always, critique the Muppets, and this time they are perched in the balcony in all their animatronic glory. I also thought it was funny when that big freaky Muppet, Sweetums, comes into the crowd with a flashlight looking for Waldo Graphic, asking if he' there. Everyone begins yelling, so I screamed "He's back here!" Miss Piggy's song, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" was so good, especially when the bubbles came down from the ceiling. My best friend and I were laughing constantly on the recent visit, especially when Miss Piggy threw Rizzo into the pond, and at Fozzie's pie through. I cracked up at Gonzo, but then again, I always have. Sam Eagle's "Salute to All Countries, but Mostly America" was good, and you know something horrible is gonna happen, but I won't say exactly what.
Despite the age of this attraction, it is too much fun, and holds up well. I highly recommend this attraction to everyone, especially Muppet fans. Definitely hit the Muppet Studio Store afterwards, since they have AWESOME Muppet merchandise. Also, get your picture taken with the giant Kermit statues and get shots of the signs and fountains. This is the most fun you'll have with 3D.
Walka-walka! [Pie in your face]!!!
Welcome to the Muppet Lab, where anything can (and does!) happen. Here, Kermit and gang want to show you everything crazy that happens here, and the perk is--you feel like you're really there!
As you enter the building, the attendants hand over "safety goggles" (3D glasses) to wear during the show. They pack visitors into a large warehouse room, with props everywhere. The monitors have a terrific pre-show playing that gets the audience prepped. Momentarily, the doors open, and everyone files into the large auditorium, where the audience is exposed to a private tour of Muppet Labs, guided by Kermit the Frog, of course, with a fabulous show planned for the visitors. I saw this attraction for the fourth time on my fourth visit to Walt Disney World in March 2002, and I still love it! Kermit the Frog is my favorite character of all the Muppets, and he is TOO MUCH FUN!!! The jokes never grow old, and the sense of the action is what keeps this attraction fresh! I particularly love how Beaker causes some sort of catastrophe, and how Miss Piggy has contempt for Rizzo the Rat, who she flings across the stage!!!! The two critics Waldorf and Staler, as always, critique the Muppets, and this time they are perched in the balcony in all their animatronic glory. I also thought it was funny when that big freaky Muppet, Sweetums, comes into the crowd with a flashlight looking for Waldo Graphic, asking if he' there. Everyone begins yelling, so I screamed "He's back here!" Miss Piggy's song, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" was so good, especially when the bubbles came down from the ceiling. My best friend and I were laughing constantly on the recent visit, especially when Miss Piggy threw Rizzo into the pond, and at Fozzie's pie through. I cracked up at Gonzo, but then again, I always have. Sam Eagle's "Salute to All Countries, but Mostly America" was good, and you know something horrible is gonna happen, but I won't say exactly what.
Despite the age of this attraction, it is too much fun, and holds up well. I highly recommend this attraction to everyone, especially Muppet fans. Definitely hit the Muppet Studio Store afterwards, since they have AWESOME Muppet merchandise. Also, get your picture taken with the giant Kermit statues and get shots of the signs and fountains. This is the most fun you'll have with 3D.
Walka-walka! [Pie in your face]!!!
Excellent Disney attraction!
TOMNEL28 January 2006
Muppeteers: Jim Henson as Kermit the frog, Swedish Chef and Waldorf.
Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy and Sam the Eagle.
Steve Whittemire as Bean Bunny, Rizzo the rat and 3-D image Waldo.
Dave Goelz as Dr. Bunsen Hunnydew, Gonzo and Zoot.
Richard Hunt as Sweetums, Statler, Beaker and Scooter.
Jerry Nelson as Camilla and some Penguins.
Okay, this thing is so cool. It's a crazy out of control Muppet show in 3-D. It is hosted by Kermit who first shows us some 3-D craziness with an ironing board falling(it belonged to Zoot), then Fozzie showing us some 3-D tricks. We see Muppet Labs. Miss Piggy gets a number. Sweetums comes on with a paddle ball. We have the final number choreographed by Sam the Eagle, and it goes all wrong. Before the actual show, there is a fun 13 minute pre-show starring Scooter, Gonzo, Sam the Eagle and Bean Bunny, which really makes waiting for the show entertaining. The way animatronics are used in the theater is great including animotronic Statler and Waldorf and Swedish Chef. It's silly, but its fun.
My rating-A. The show: 15 mins. Pre-show: 5 mins.
Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy and Sam the Eagle.
Steve Whittemire as Bean Bunny, Rizzo the rat and 3-D image Waldo.
Dave Goelz as Dr. Bunsen Hunnydew, Gonzo and Zoot.
Richard Hunt as Sweetums, Statler, Beaker and Scooter.
Jerry Nelson as Camilla and some Penguins.
Okay, this thing is so cool. It's a crazy out of control Muppet show in 3-D. It is hosted by Kermit who first shows us some 3-D craziness with an ironing board falling(it belonged to Zoot), then Fozzie showing us some 3-D tricks. We see Muppet Labs. Miss Piggy gets a number. Sweetums comes on with a paddle ball. We have the final number choreographed by Sam the Eagle, and it goes all wrong. Before the actual show, there is a fun 13 minute pre-show starring Scooter, Gonzo, Sam the Eagle and Bean Bunny, which really makes waiting for the show entertaining. The way animatronics are used in the theater is great including animotronic Statler and Waldorf and Swedish Chef. It's silly, but its fun.
My rating-A. The show: 15 mins. Pre-show: 5 mins.
Orlando's best
thisen20 April 2001
Disney World's best attraction, by far. All the characters and the characteristic Muppet humour, combined with crazy action as usual. Amazing 3-D effects: For the first time, I felt there was a point in the 3-D. It's like travelling back in time to the first seasons of the TV show, only this time you yourself are actually one of the strange muppets in the audience. And don't miss Scooter preparing the show before you enter - hilarious!
Last Appearance for Jim Henson and Richard Hunt
thft31 May 2006
Though you have to travel to one of the Disney theme parks to see this fine interactive 3-D film, it is well worth the trip to see the final performances of Jim Henson (Kermit, Swedish Chef) and Richard Hunt (Scooter) doing their classic "Muppet Show" muppets before their untimely deaths. Hopefully, someday someone will see fit to release this to home video (with glasses). Stranger things have happened as Disney's previous 3-D film "Captain EO" was released to cable TV for a time (albiet in a 2-D print) and Disney is actively reissuing complete season sets of "The Muppet Show", so the chance for a release is very good, perhaps as a bonus feature on one of the box sets.
The Muppets where excellent. in 3D
samcracc27 July 2007
I saw that attraction at Disney MGM Studios and Disney's Califronia Adventure in Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Kermit the frog, Fozzy Bear, Scooter, Beaker, Sam the Eagle, Miss Piggy, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Gonzo, and the other characters where cute puppets. Whats Hilarius that Fozzy Bear does a machine with a pie but Kermit the frog thinks it's terrible. Jim Henson voice of Kermit the frog was interesting. This 3D adventure takes into a wacky adventure of The Muppets at the science lab and many more. This 3D show is excellent you can see this at Disney MGM Studios and Disney California Adventure in Hollywood Pictures Backlot.
The End of an Era: Jim Henson (1936-1990)
mkurland236 December 2023
Based on the words of numerous others, this 3-D film is an excellent example of the quirkiness of Muppets creator Jim Henson, and serves as a fitting farewell to their longtime friend. Apparently, Henson directed principal photography for this unique attraction, with Frank Oz taking over for the post-production. In addition to certain animatronic characters seen inside the theater like Statler and Waldorf, the Swedish Chef and the penguin orchestra, the audience is also given a live performer as Sweetums as well as the computer generated character of Waldo C. Graphic (Steve Whitmire). For Muppet fans who can't make a trip to the Disney parks, this short film should be made available in a modified version for either a physical media release or for streaming on Disney Plus. It marked the end of an era, but it jumpstarted a new beginning.
Depends on how much you like the Muppets
Horst_In_Translation25 May 2017
Warning: Spoilers
"Muppet*vision 3-D" is a little short film that apparently airs exclusively at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL and the title already gives away that this one here focuses on the Muppets and after watching it I see that Mickey Mouse also has an occasional cameo, probably because I am actually not sure how closely the Muppets are affiliated to Disney. In any case after watching this one here that runs for under half an hour I must say that I'd have been perfectly fine without it being made, but I am bit on the biased side here for sure as the Muppets never did too much at all for me and I honestly see Miss Piggy as one of the most annoying characters in film history. Besides that, this one apparently came out a year at the theme park I mentioned after Oscar nominee Jim Henson died a relatively early death already. As for the contents, it is pretty simple. You will not start liking the Muppets if you haven't before and you will not start disliking them if you haven't before. It is relatively generic entertainment by Bill Prady, a writer who had his biggest successes thanks to the Big bang Theory. So it is safe to say he stepped his game up since the quarter of a century when this came out. Don't watch.
Who says 3-D isn't fun?
cosmos807 May 2002
I remember going to this show, and watch the muppets cause all sorts of mischief and commtion in and around the theatre while there movie is going on. There is fun all around, with the crazy muppets, the gags, and a nice surprise at the end, this is a must for not just the muppet fans.
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