Disney’s Closed Muppet*Vision 3D Attraction Coming to VR

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I started feeling sad about the closing of MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios even before Disney officially announced it would close. The attraction seemed likely to be removed when Disney revealed plans for new additions, and that’s exactly what happened. I was glad I had one last chance to enjoy it. But unlike many other beloved theme park attractions that are gone for good, my fellow fans and I will soon be able to experience MuppetVision 3D again through virtual reality. We’ll be able to enjoy the show from any “seat” we choose.

According to The Daily Dot, the classic Muppet*Vision 3D show is being adapted for virtual reality, including the Apple Vision Pro and other VR headsets. Disney filmed the show before closing it down, and this VR version aims to closely replicate the original experience. It was originally a 4D show featuring animatronics, a live performer, and even bubbles! While fans still hope for a fully updated Muppet Theater show in the future, Brian Henson recently stated that bringing it to VR is a great alternative – “better than it not coming to VR at all.”

Henson explains that the VR show will allow viewers to virtually choose where they sit, which will be useful when they look around – especially behind them. It’s a feature those ‘in the know’ will appreciate!

For fans of MuppetVision 3D, which played at Hollywood Studios for 35 years and at Disneyland from 1991 to 2013, this offers a way to continue enjoying the show. More importantly, it helps preserve a piece of entertainment history, as it was the final Muppets* project Jim Henson was involved with.

Even that single factor should have been enough to maintain its connection to reality, but any virtual connection is better than having no connection at all.

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2026-03-02 19:02