Disney is Filming MuppetVision 3D for Archival Before the Show Closes

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Hey Disney Vacationers! Disney is officially preparing to say goodbye to one of the longest-running attractions at Hollywood Studios. According to social media posts from Disney Live Entertainment Cast Members, a special “Filming Event – Archiving MuppetVision 3D!” is scheduled for mid-May 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Cast Members have reportedly been invited to register for the event, likely serving as the in-theater audience during the shoot.

This event appears to be part of Disney’s internal efforts to film MuppetVision 3D for archival before the show takes its final bow on June 7, 2025.

Why Disney Is Filming MuppetVision 3D

While Disney has not publicly commented on the filming or confirmed how it will be used, the event title strongly suggests this is for archival purposes. In an earlier statement, Disney World said it was “having creative conversations and exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future.”

Archival filming at Disney usually means capturing a show in high quality for internal reference, training, or potential future reuse. While not all archived attractions are made public, some—like clips from Captain EO or The Great Movie Ride—have appeared in Disney documentaries or behind-the-scenes features.

MuppetVision 3D: A Legacy Worth Preserving

MuppetVision 3D isn’t just any 3D show. It opened in 1991 and was the final project Jim Henson personally worked on. For more than 30 years, it has given guests a hilarious look into the chaos of the Muppet world with classic gags, musical numbers, and the unforgettable Waldo C. Graphic.

Over the years, the show became a comfort attraction for many guests—something you could count on when the park got too hot or too hectic. Fans have taken to social media to share memories, favorite quotes, and even photos with Statler and Waldorf. The mix of humor and nostalgia is what made the show so timeless—and why this farewell is hitting so hard.

But the theater is closing to make way for the new Monstropolis-themed land, which will include a Monsters, Inc. door coaster and a fully redesigned courtyard.

Will Fans Get to Watch the Archived Footage?

Right now, there’s no official word on whether the archived footage will be released to the public. It could stay locked in Disney’s internal records, or it might find new life online.

There’s been plenty of speculation about possible ways Disney might reuse the footage. One option? Releasing it on Disney+. Another? Turning the show into a virtual experience using Apple Vision Pro, which Disney has already been developing content for. The Muppet theater’s detailed setting and chaotic energy could work well in a virtual reality space.

Rumors and Speculation: Is MuppetVision 3D Coming Back Elsewhere?

Some fans are wondering if this archived recording could be part of a larger Muppets comeback. Disney recently confirmed that Rock ’N’ Roller Coaster will be re-themed to a Muppets attraction, and there’s talk of the surrounding food carts and shops being reimagined to match.

That opens up a possible Muppet mini-land, and MuppetVision 3D could return as part of it. The nearby theater building—currently set to host a new Disney Villains show starting May 27, 2025—would be a perfect home if that show proves temporary.

There’s even talk that the Villains show is a test to help decide which characters will appear in the upcoming Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom in 2027. If that’s true, Disney might free up that theater space in a few years… and maybe, just maybe, use it to bring back MuppetVision 3D.

But let’s be clear—this is all speculation for now. Still, it’s hard not to hope.

Final Thought

Filming MuppetVision 3D for archival is Disney’s way of honoring a show that’s meant so much to fans for over three decades. Whether this is the last time we see it or the start of a future digital release, it’s a reminder of how deeply the Muppets are woven into the heart of the parks. If you’re heading to Hollywood Studios before June 7, 2025, do yourself a favor and catch one last show. It’s corny, it’s chaotic, and it’s pure Muppet magic.

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