I never thought I’d be writing this, but here we are—MuppetVision 3D has officially taken its final bow at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. After 34 years of musical mayhem, bubble machines, and corny jokes that somehow never got old, the curtain has closed. And for me, it’s not just the end of an attraction—it’s the end of a beautiful memory. 

My first visit to MuppetVision 3D* was in 1999, on my honeymoon. My husband and I stumbled into the Muppet Theater not really knowing what to expect—and walked out grinning from ear to ear. We laughed, we pointed out the wild details in the pre-show, and we instantly fell in love with the chaotic charm of the whole thing. From that moment on, it became a tradition. Every trip to Hollywood Studios meant we were going to hang out with Kermit and the gang. 

Opening in 1991, the attraction was the last creative project Jim Henson worked on before his untimely passing in 1990. That made it more than just a theme park experience—it was a tribute. A living love letter to Henson’s unmatched creativity and the irreverent humor that made the Muppets iconic. 

The final performance on June 7, 2025, hit hard. Heather Henson, Jim’s daughter, attended that last show and was the final guest to leave the theater. It felt like a quiet, touching goodbye—one that echoed across generations of fans. 

Yes, the Muppets are getting a second act. They’ll return in 2026 with a wild new twist on the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. And Disney is diving into a Monsters, Inc.-themed land nearby. But losing MuppetVision 3D* still stings. It was constant. Joyful. Brilliantly weird. It was the kind of experience you didn’t need a Lightning Lane for—it was always just waiting with open arms and a whoopee cushion. 

And, of course, there was that persistent rumor. Many fans hoped MuppetVision* might move into the Sunset Showcase Theater after Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy rolled off into memory. That theater is literally next door to the upcoming Muppets coaster. But instead, Disney’s bringing in a villains stage show. Cool, yes—but it’s hard not to feel like the Muppets deserved one last encore. 

So here’s to the penguin orchestra. To Fozzie’s eternal “wocka wocka.” And to a show that somehow made me laugh just as hard in our last visit in 2024 as I did back on my honeymoon in ’99. Thank you, MuppetVision 3D, for being silly, soulful, and always—always—full of heart. 

You’ll be missed. 🎭💚🐸