Does Disney finally understand how to handle the Muppets?

Disney, The Muppets, and Jim Henson

Disney just closed the Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios to make way for Monstropolis. But while Muppet Vision 3D, Jim Henson’s Last Muppet project, is gone, the Muppets aren't leaving Hollywood Studios; they’ve moved into the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.

Is this a promotion or a demotion? To understand what’s happening today, we have to look back to the deal that almost happened in 1989.

In this episode, we explore the history and connection between Jim Henson, George Lucas, and Michael Eisner. We dive into the the handshake between Eisner and Henson that almost changed Disney forever, the tragic timing of Jim Henson's final project, and why it took Disney 14 years to finally close the deal.

In this video, we look at:

The commonalities between Jim Henson and Walt Disney.

The George Lucas bridge that brought Jim Henson to Imagineering.

The "Muppet Babies" connection to Marvel and Star Wars.

The "Great Muppet Movie Ride" was planned but never built.

Why the 1990 TV Special "The Muppets at Walt Disney World" was a bittersweet turning point.

The future of the Muppets in film and in the Disney Parks.

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