Rumors have been flying in through sites like Disney Central Plaza and WDSfans, all of which are saying that Disney and Imagineering heads are really pushing for more Muppet attractions to be featured in the parks, especially Paris! Obviously, this will involve adding more to the Studios (The Muppets and the Studios go together as well as Mickey and Minnie - they wouldn't fit into the Disneyland Park well would they?), but it is currently unknown as to whether it'll be something as small as the Muppet Mobile Labs seen at the other resorts, or something as big as a new attraction; most likely to be a copy of the popular Muppet Vision 3D from the States. Of course, it could be something completely new, but what are the chances of that... :wink: :P
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Keep watching this space for more news soon! :)
[spoiler:2czojgvr]Just in case anyone is wondering, this is an imagineering topic, I'm just building it up Disney style that's all. None, of this is real, so don't go getting your hopes up :wink:[/spoiler:2czojgvr]
How about The Great Muppets Movie Ride? How awesome would that be.
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What's this a new Billboard for Studio 1? :P :mrgreen:
Great idea for a topic, i'll be watching this closely ;)
Quote from: "charlied"How about The Great Muppets Movie Ride? How awesome would that be.
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That was an awesome concept, it's a real shame it was never built :roll:
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What's this a new Billboard for Studio 1? :P :mrgreen:
Haha, I never even thought about that :lol:
More news has surfaced on the WDSfans website:
Quote from: "WDSfans"MuppetMagique???
Posted by Kristof on Tuesday, October 13 2009
After recent reports of Disney wanting to include The Muppets brand in the Studios, lots of speculation has surfaced on Disney fan sites and forums rapidly.
Over the last few days there have been a range of rumors online, some suggesting that something small like a Muppet Happening, similar to those in the Disneyland Park could be on the way, and a few others are looking towards the Muppet Mobile Labs Living Character initiative that launched in the States a few years ago.
However, the biggest rumors are suggesting that Disney and Imagineering are looking at bringing a permanent yet cheap addition to expand the park at a reasonable cost, rather than a temporary addition. A what better attraction ticks all of the boxes than a clone of the hugely popular Muppet*Vision 3D from the US parks (which just happens to be preparing for a re-mastered version in Disney Digital 3D next year)?
The bad news however is that Disney want it to be a quick and cheap attraction so that it can be openned in 2011, filling the gap between the openings of Toy Story Playland and the rumored Ratatouille dark ride. This has resulted in a string of rumors suggesting that the 3D attraction will replace either Animagique or Cinemagique in the next year.
It is unknown as to which, if either, of the two attractions are more likely to go. The Muppets down-to-earth nature may not be Toon enough for the Toon Studio, and what better place to have The Muppets than next to the television studios; where their careers truely began? But is Imagineering really willing to sacrifice the hidden gem that is Cinemagique, even if it has seen a drop in attendance over the years? Would they?
The Mystery Deepens...
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DLP seriously wouldn't actually consider removing Cinemagique would they? It's a masterpiece! Surely a new building would make more sense to
expand the park, but we just have to look at the billboard on Studio 1 or Disney's Blockbust Cafe to realise, this could be the end of a legend! :shock:
Not Cinemagique! That's like one of the park's best attractions and Animagique is fun aswell but it could be very likely that Animagique could go but it is a very tough choice as both a wonderful attractions but they will have to come up with a choice soon if they want a 2011 opening...
But don't get rid of Cinemagique PLEASE!!! [-o< [-o< [-o<
Great article you have there Dave, can't wait for the next piece of news.
You can't lost Cinemagique!! It's the heart and soul of Production Courtyard! (Tower of Terror is Hollywook Boullevard remember ;) ). Replace Cinemagique and you'll dealing with an angry Luke (or at worst, some more bad photoshops :P )
Haha, I like this new style of MFI (Magic Forum Imagineering!)
But replace Cinémagique and you will have to suffer my punishment............
DEATH! :twisted:
The only way I could see them not replacing any of the two attractions is to build it on Sorin's proposed site between Stitch and Cine, but judging how DLP want things to be done cheap and fast, not sure my idea might work but would anyone else here agree? :(
I tried to find the article on wdsfans about the muppets but I couldn't find it :|
^You might want to read the spoiler in the first post. :lol:
aw man this is worse than getting rick roll'd :(
good idea though!
Between CineMagique and Animagique, Animagique is by the far the inferior of the two. I personally hate Animagique. It's tacky, it's very poor quality and it's very very camp. What's with Mickey's uncharacteristic "la la, la la" singing at the end of the show?
However, CineMagique is a film-based attraction, whereas Animagique is a live show. So, to add Muppet*Vision 3D to the park, while keeping CineMagique, would be a bit weird, because there would be two film-based attractions in the park. And the park would lose its only indoor theatre for live performances.
I think CineMagique is great, and is fantastically custom-built for the mixed language audience. However, it's been open for 7 years now. That's quite a long time. People have had a chance to see it. But, to be honest, a lot of people visiting the park are confused by what CineMagique is, and don't bother seeing it! So it's not quite as popular as it should be. It's not the best use of that space.
Replacing CineMagique with Muppet*Vision 3D would make sense in the long run. It would bring some additional characters to the park; characters which are iconic, timeless and people are familiar with. It would bring A LOT of humour, which is something the park desperately lacks. It would bring a TV themed attraction to what's supposed to be the TV area of the park. And it would finally bring animatronics to the park! Yes, the Walt Disney Studios' first animatronics.
So, I like the idea. Thumbs up from me :-) I can easily see them adding this sign on to the CineMagique building:
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No no no no no. Why replace something which rates so highly with guests when there's a huge empty piece of land right next door? People might not know what to expect with CinéMagique, but it still pulls in the crowds and leaves them smiling. Remove it and the park's guest satisfaction would drop spectacularly.
Since WDI wanted to turn this corner into a little Hollywood "Theater District", it actually makes perfect sense to have another theatre show right next to CinéMagique. Might be a bit boring in terms of variety, but it'd certainly help build that theme and add so much colour to a dull space. Do it at the same time as a general Theater District overlay and you've got my vote.
You'd also probably have space there for a Muppet gift shop, which you wouldn't if replacing either of the 'Magiques...
More news has hit the net today from DLRP Today. The good news seems to be, that Animagique and Cinemagique are safe! :mrgreen:
Quote from: "DLRP Today"WDS Making a Muppet out of us!? Muppet and STT EXCLUSIVE!
Wednesday, 14th October 2009 17:50 GMT
Almost all of the mass online rumors about a new Muppet related project for the Studios for 2011 have been squashed, as a new exciting DLRP Today exclusive hits the net!
Since Monday, when the news broke that Disney want the highly popular Muppets brand to be featured at its Paris Parks, a flurry of internet rumors have risen all over the Disney fan community over what is actually in the pipeline. One of the biggest (and perhaps most worrying) came from our partner site WDSfans, which reported rumors of a clone of the popular US attraction; Muppet*Vision 3D replacing either Animagique or Cinemagique as a quick, cheap alternative. However, with exciting news from a DLRP Today insider, we can exclusively confirm that this rumor is not true!
So what is going on then?
Well, from our insider source, DLRP Today can reveal exclusively tonight that a Muppet themed area will be the next big expansion for the park, pushing the boundaries out and beyond the Studio Tram Tour! Land clearing and construction has already commenced on the project in the land behind the Studio Tram Tour, and the project is set to open in April 2011, at the begining of the Resorts next theme year.
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The Future!?
Even though we do not know what the new Muppet area will include, we can reveal some very exciting news regarding the Studio Tram Tours future too. The attraction, which has been running despite its low guest satisfaction since the park opened in 2002, will close at the end of Summer 2010, when the station and Reign of Fire set will be removed, and prepared for a re-opening with new sets and effects in 2012, in time for the resorts 20th anniversary. We've been informed that this move will not only improve the attraction itself, but will also pave the way for future expansions and projects too!
DLRP are expected to make a press release for the new Muppet project available by the end of the week, so make sure to keep an eye on DLRP Today for more exciting news soon.
What great news; Ani and Cinemagique safe! A new Muppet land for 2011!, a STT re-opening and expansion! Future expansions and projects! I cannot wait for this press release :mrgreen:
Have you got a link to the original article on DLRP Today? I can't find anything.
Quote from: "RnRCj"^You might want to read the spoiler in the first post. :lol:
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Well I was getting high hopes there for something good... ](*,)
Another piece of interesting news, STT has been crying out for a revamp since the park opened ;)
So no more Reign of Fire set? Good riddance i say, it got boring after 5 times watching it and the movie was awful anyway :P
[spoiler:3a7qibme]Haha, I love how everyone's being fooled by you're articles, me included. Great idea though![/spoiler:3a7qibme]
Typical DLP, themed fences have gone up before they've even announced the project :roll:
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A photo of the new construction fences behind and along the back of the Studio Tram Tour was taken today by a member of Disney Central Plaza. I guess we have an official name now too; Muppet Studios :mrgreen:
DLP will be releasing an official press release including plans for the land tomorrow night :)
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Haha great fun to read this topic - your articles are very well made and as you can see they are very believable.
Please do not do anything to Cinemagique ;), but almost every change to STT you will be making in the future of this project, I will be happy about - this attraction is in desperate need of something new! (Maybe a Muppet lay-over :lol:)
Typical DLP, not releasing their press release on time :roll: Apparently it'll be online tomorrow instead, but in the mean time...
Quote from: "WDSfans"More Muppet Mania!
Posted by Kristof on Friday, October 16 2009
Well folks, we've got some good news and some bad news. Which do you want first?
Well the bad news is that DLP have delayed the press release for the new Muppet Studio until tomorrow instead of tonight. So now we'll just have to wait for another 24 hours instead!
But the good news is that a WDSfans insider has spilt the beans on what we can expect to see in the exciting new plans tomorrow. For starters, a copy of Muppet*Vision 3D is a definite for the new land, and it will be a slightly altered copy of the version at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. The new land will also include two shops, a restaurant, a meet 'n' greet area, and saving the best to last, a brand new and exclusive Muppet E Ticket attraction that has never been done before at any other resort; completely exclusive to Paris.
It's going to be a long 24 hours now isn't it?
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Wow! :mrgreen:
Great news, can't wait for tomorrow :mrgreen:
Also this Imagineering "story" has inspired me to do my own, if i think of a decent idea i might start one (got a basic idea at the moment but it's weak :P ). Watch this space ;)
Quote from: "-breeno-"Also this Imagineering "story" has inspired me to do my own, if i think of a decent idea i might start one (got a basic idea at the moment but it's weak :P ). Watch this space ;)
I will be :mrgreen:
I still wish this idea was real...
Oh well, like the idea of the topic. :)
The time has come!
It's Time to Raise the Curtains, it's Time to Light the Lights!
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New for 2011! The Muppets are moving their studio world headquarters to the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. From April 2011, come along and meet the Muppets themselves; joke around with Fozzie Bear, rock out with the Electric Mayhem, Glam up with Miss Piggy, and become subject for Dr Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker. With 2 new signature attractions, 2 new shops, a restaurant and plenty of meet 'n' greet opportunities, it's time to raise the curtains, its time to light the lights...
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Now for the low down on what to expect from the Muppet Studios:
Deja Who, Where and When???
The Muppets are known best for their mischievous parodies of everything from the film and TV world. And the Muppet Studios is no exception. As you enter the world of the Muppets, you'll pass under a Muppet version of the Walt Disney Studios very own iconic entrance way. (Final design not yet confirmed)
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And the fun doesn't end there. The Studios famous water tower will also see the Muppet treatment as well, as it towers over the Muppet's new home on top of Muppet*Vision 3D.
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So we've had a parody of the WDS entrance, and then the water tower. What next; a parody of the ugly billboard? Nope, we're cutting straight to iconic Disney attractions of the resort. In the top left corner of the map will feature a large wall connecting Swedish Chef's Flavours of Europe to Muppet Midway Mania. This wall will feature a some Muppet takes on some of your favourite rides, including Pigs on Space Mountain: Mission 3, and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster avec Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem (including the actual Electric Mayhem bus from the Muppet Movie).
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New Attraction: Muppet*Vision 3D
Shipped in straight from Walt Disney World in Florida, the Iconic Muppet*Vision 3D attraction will finally make its way to Paris. The attraction will take the brand new remastered version in Disney Digital 3D which will soon open in the American parks.
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Muppet What-Not Workshop
Announced for the American parks at this years D23 fan convention, the Muppet What-Not Workshop will also be appearing at the Muppet Studios in Paris. The only workshop in the world where you can come in and create your own Muppet to take home with you.
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Swedish Chef's Flavours of Europe Restaurant
Have you built up an appetite from unleashing your inner Muppet yet? Then let our resident Michelin star cook you up a meal. Yes the one and only Swedish Chef has opened up his new Flavours of Europe restaurant right in the Studios. After all, he is from Europe! Come in and try out some different types of food from all over Europe. Fancy some Pizza and Pasta from Italy? Fish 'n' Chips from England? Kermit's Frog legs from Franc-Never mind!
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Muppet Emporium
Before you end your day at the Studios, make sure to grab yourself a souvenir from the Muppet Emporium; the biggest collection of Muppet merchandise in the whole resort!
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Meet and greet with your favourite Muppet stars!
There are so many opportunities to meet your favourite Muppet stars at the new Muppet Studios. Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant Beaker will mesmerise guests with their newest mobile technologies with the Muppet Mobile Lab!
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Announced earlier this year at the D23 fan expo for the American parks, the same technology that brought you the Muppet Mobile Labs will be bringing the Electric Mayhem to the Studios for the live world Tour.
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Is that not enough? Well the good news is that an exclusive to Paris meet 'n' greet location will bring the real Muppet puppets to the Studios! So come along and chat, joke, gossip and rock out with Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy and Animal.
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New Toilets!
Because we're trying to drag out the anticipation for the brand new and exclusive Muppet e-Ticket attraction! :wink:
New Attraction: Muppet Midway Mania!
The moment we've all been waiting for, the unveiling of the Studios newest E-Ticket attraction; Muppet Midway Mania! Inspired by the latest hit from the American parks; Toy Story Mania, we've interpreted, improved and adapted the attraction - Muppet style ('cos lets face it, we've got enough Toy Story now!). The exterior of the attraction will represent the facade from Disney's California Adventure Park's Toy Story Midway Mania attraction, and the logo is inspired by the Muppet's TV roots; The Muppet Show.
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The Muppets have gone back to their television roots and have created a new TV game show; Muppet Midway Mania! And guess what, they need contestants. As you enter the queue line, you'll be introduced to the action through the TV screens around the building which will treat you to clips from the classic Muppet show, instructions and rules for the game show like no other, behind the scenes clips as the Muppets get ready for you, and adverts for other Muppet game shows; including Who Wants to be a Mill On-Air!
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Now it's time to meet the presenter of the show, very funny furry man; Fozzie Bear. You'll get the chance to talk, sing and joke around with that silly old bear.
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Is that the time! We'll have to skip make-up, it's time to start filming! Jump aboard your ride vehicle with your component, put on your gaming goggles, and get ready for 3D frantic fun! First up is the pilot episode, or test round; Sam Eagle and Miss Piggy; glammed up like the statue of liberty are celebrating America, so grab your game cannon and start shooting those patriotic red, white and blue fireworks up into the skies above America! Afterwards, it's time to toss rings in the Muppet labs with Dr.Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, shoot suction cup darts down in the swamp with Kermit and Robin, fling food with the Swedish Chef and Scooter, smash some plates like a rock star with Animal and Dr.Teeth, and shoot darts on the farm with Gonzo and Camilla.
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At the end of the show, it's time to find out how you did? As you pull up to your scores, it's not losing that's the problem, it's those two old hagglers Statler and Waldorf, who are moaning at your scores from up in the balcony.
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Unleash your inner Muppet when the Muppet Studios opens at the Walt Disney Studios Park in 2011!
Love the restaurant idea, and Muppet Midway Mania is a spot of genious! Seriously, I'd never considered putting those two together, but it's a perfect ensemble cast of characters for that ride.
New toilets are always a bonus!
I'd like to see something better than just a Muppet version of the WDS entrance though. I've always loved the brick building of MuppetVision, it has a great industrial character that's really lacking in WDS (our industrial buildings in Backlot are all horrible tin cans).
Maybe something a bit like the Hollywood Pictures Backlot arch, but modified with Muppet designs rather than elephants? And built out of redbrick, so more industrial, - like that clocktower you can see behind MuppetVision.
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Oh, and Fozzie Bear instead of Mr Potato Head is wonderful! Wow, I REALLY want this ride!!
Thanks Ant. Your right about the entrance way, I never considered the DCA Hollywood Backlot entrance at all to be honest, but you're right that it'd probably work better than the spoof of the WDS one (I was planning on trying to make it look a lot more toonier by the way, but I gave up on that when using Adobe Fireworks :roll: :P )
I love the parodies!! Who Wants To Be A Mill On-Air! Pigs In Space Mountain! Great idea for the Midway Mania too. Just wondering where in the park are you planning to put the Muppet Studios?
Im loving all these idea's
Fantastic Ideas there Dave =D>
Like Anthony said Muppet Midway Mainia is genious, as is the Muppet rip-off attractions wall (also i noticed what you did in the Rock n Rollercoaster avec Dr. Teeth picture, MuppetMagiques ;) :mrgreen: ).
The restaurant is a great idea too, and the emporium.
You haven't announced the location of this land yet right? But with the departure of the Reign of Fire set i can guess where it'll go ;)
Quote from: "-breeno-"You haven't announced the location of this land yet right? But with the departure of the Reign of Fire set i can guess where it'll go ;)
Yeah I realised I forgot to mention some things, it was pretty late last night when I was typing it up! :roll: But yes you're quite right Breeno, the Muppet Studios would be on the location of the Reign of Fire set of the Tram Tour. Also forgot to say that the wall of ride parodies would only be a temporary thing until a further expansion would lead off in that direction. :)
But I hope everyone enjoyed what I did with the whole thing. It started off as just some normal imagineering, but when I started to get it together for the forum, I realised I could do a bit more with it. So I decided to, not unlike the Muppets themselves, make a parody; not only of DLP, but also of the online fan community too. Which is why I put in the misleading Animagique/Cinemagique rumour (you guy didn't seriously think I'd remove Cinemagique did you? :wink: ), the construction fence before the official announcement, the delayed announcement (well okay I admit, that was really just me not being ready in time :P ), as well as the cheap stock-character filled posters too. People who read the announcement closely may have also noticed that in one paragraph I referred to Toy Story Midway Mania as both Toy Story Midway Mania and Toy Story Mania; a little nod to the marketing mess up at the American parks last year! :lol:
So yeah, I hope you all enjoyed it, and thank you for all of the great comments too guys, they're really appreciated :)