Tag: The Muppets
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How to Watch the Extended Version of ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’
It’s the holiday season! One of the highlights of this season for many is getting to watch all of the Christmas and holiday specials. One favorite special is The Muppet Christmas Carol. This is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Surprisingly, it is also one of the most faithful adaptations of the story.…
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Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Virtual Talk: Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography with Author Jessica Max Stein
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a new virtual talk. This time it will be with Jessica Max Stein, the author of the Richard Hunt biography, Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography. This event will be taking place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM PT. This event will be held as the…
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Pigs in Space Merchandise Arrives at The Muppets Shop at Mickey’s of Glendale
New Muppets merchandise has arrived on The Muppets Shop at Mickey’s of Glendale. At the moment, it is still available, but it could sell fast! The Pigs in Space collection includes a limited-edition pin, patch set, cup, and spirit jersey! All can be seen below. Pigs in Space Limited Edition 600 Pin $24.95 Pigs In…
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Looking Into 2026 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #792
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week’s episode is the first episode of Geekmas! On top of talking about the Muppet of the Week for The Muppets’ 70th anniversary, the Geeks unveil a Geekmas Duck of the Week! Yes, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Then, the Geeks pivot into the week’s topics. This includes what…
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Pre-show for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Removed at Walt Disney World Resort
In 2026, The Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ahead of their arrival, work is already getting going. Fans visiting Walt Disney World Resort on Monday, December 1st, discovered that the pre-show for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith had been removed. Where the following scene was once…
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‘Sesame Street’ Delivers With New ‘Knives Out’ Parody
Sesame Street and its partnership with Netflix are already paying off. A new parody sees some of the gang from Sesame Street facing their own Knives Out mystery. In this case, it’s Cookie Monster’s missing pie! This parody comes as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery debuted in theaters on November 26th and…
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Muppets in the Parks – A Month of Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things is when I get to see Muppets in the parks. This is what I’m thankful for on this last day of A Month of Thanksgiving. This began with Muppet*Vision 3D in Disney California Adventure. For many years, this was the attraction that we would end our night with when visiting…
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VIDEO: Gonzo Performs ‘I’m Going to Go Back There Someday’
As The Muppets continue to celebrate their 70th anniversary, each week a specific Muppet has been highlighted. These highlighted Muppets have been a part of a weekend segment on Geeks Corner. This week, the Muppet of the week is Gonzo the Great! As part of this week’s Muppet celebration of Gonzo, a video has been…
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Sam Eagle Releases Special Veterans Day Message
Sam Eagle has spoken out on Veterans Day to thank veterans for their service. In a video that was released by Disney on November 11th, the patriotic Muppet shared his gratitude to all who serve or have served. Check out the video message below. The message from Sam Eagle comes as Disney announces new discounts…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Present ‘Jim Henson’s Sam and Friends Scripts with Author Craig Shemin and Special Guest Dave Goelz’
As The Muppets continue to celebrate their 70th anniversary, The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a very special talk with Author Craig Shemin and Muppet performer Dave Goelz. At this event, they will discuss Shemin’s two books, Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show and The Sam and Friends Script…
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New Golden Book About Jim Henson Coming in 2026
Golden Books is releasing a new book about Jim Henson in 2026. This new book continues its series of biographies that include artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes. The book is called Jim Henson: A Little Golden Book Biography, and it is written by Luke Flowers. It will be released on May 5, 2026. Below…
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Miss Piggy Movie is in the Works
A Miss Piggy movie is in the works. The news comes from a podcast that Jennifer Lawrence was on recently. During an episode of Las Culturistas with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, Lawrence revealed the project, saying, “I don’t know if I can announce this, but I’m just gonna. Emma Stone and I are producing…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2026
Muppets fans have another reason to be excited! Along with a 50th anniversary special of The Muppet Show arriving in 2026, there will also be a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has now announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the summer…
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The Muppet Christmas Carol 12-Day Countdown Calendar Now Available on Disney Store
The Disney Store opened its Holiday Shop today. With the opening of this online destination for merry and magical merchandise, some individual items are worth highlighting. One of these items is The Muppet Christmas Carol 12-Day Countdown Calendar. This is a variation on an Advent calendar that also might take some inspiration from the 12…
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It’s All About the New – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #782
It’s all about new stuff on this week’s Geeks Corner! Join Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear as they talk about this week’s Disney and positive stuff! This includes the new Disneyland Ambassadors, new movie nights at Downtown Disney District, new narrators for EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, a new trailer for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ a new…
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Seth Rogan is Bringing ‘The Muppet Show’ Back in 2026 with Guest Star Sabrina Carpenter
The Muppet Show is making a return in 2026 on Disney+ thanks to the efforts of Seth Rogen. The newest iteration of this classic Muppetational presentation will guest star and be executive-produced by Sabrina Carpenter. This comes 50 years after the original The Muppet Show aired. The hope is that this Muppet Show will be…
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The Muppet Movie: The Official Picture Book Now Available
Fans of the original Muppet movie have something to be excited about. Today, The Muppet Movie: The Official Picture Book has arrived in stores wherever books are sold. The picture book is the official adaptation of The Muppet Movie and shares the story of Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and more as they all pursue…
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The Muppets and runDisney!
Recently, the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World Resort for the fall and holiday media event! This event gave a comprehensive look at all that is happening around Walt Disney World Resort between now and the end of the year. One of the topics that was covered was runDisney. This…
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Disney Releases Details About The Electric Mayhem and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
It is an exciting day to be a fan of The Muppets. Today, Disney released details about the new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. First off, it will be rocking its way into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026. It will include some tunes from The Electric Mayhem that are coupled with the hijinks…
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A Hot Start to Halloween – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #777
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are kicking off their Halloween festivities. This includes Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party and a preview of Knott’s Scary Farm. There is also news from the Disneyland Resort regarding early entry and the dedicated entrance into Disney California Adventure closing which is discussed. On…
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The Muppets Heading to Broadway with Magician Rob Lake for Holiday Season
The Muppets are heading to Broadway! They will be joining Magician Rob Lake this holiday season on Broadway, and tickets will be available soon. The limited-run show will begin on October 18th, officially opening on November 6th. The 12-week run will continue through January 18, 2026. Tickets will go on sale on September 4, 2025.…
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Kermit the Frog and Banjo From ‘The Muppet Movie’ on Display at the American Banjo Museum
Kermit the Frog and a banjo that was played by the world’s most famous amphibian can both be seen by guests visiting the American Banjo Museum. The announcement was made by The Muppets on social media with the following post: Hop on down to The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City for the newly-opened POP! Goes the…
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Murders, a Musical, and Spidey – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1545 (#776)
Check out the latest episode of Geeks Corner to discuss Disney news, The Muppets, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day!
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runDisney Announces Virtual 12Ks of Christmas with The Muppets
Join the fun with the 2025 runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas, featuring Muppets-themed races and festive medals.