The Muppets at Walt Disney World (TV 1990)

Kermit and his friends tour the theme park as the future members of the Disney family.

Director:

Peter Harris

Writer:

Jerry Juhl

Stars:

Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz

Cast

Credited cast:
Jim Henson	...	Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Link Hogthrob (voice)
Frank Oz	...	Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)
Dave Goelz	...	The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregarde / Zoot (voice)
Jerry Nelson	...	Camilla / Ma Bear / Floyd / Robin the Frog (voice)
Richard Hunt	...	Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker (voice)
Steve Whitmire	...	Bean Bunny / Rizzo the Rat / Foo-Foo / Sprocket / Lips (voice)
Kevin Clash	...	Clifford (voice)
David Rudman	...	Dog / Frog / Rat / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Rick Lyon	...	Dog / Frog / Rat / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Camille Bonora	...	Yolanda Rat / Frog / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Wayne Allwine	...	Mickey Mouse (voice)
Blair Barnette	...	Extra
Charles Grodin	...	Quentin Fitzwaller
Richard Kotkin	...	Extra
Raven-Symoné	...	Young Girl (as Raven-Symone)

Storyline

Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney World. Kermit and Robin take the gang to the swamp for a vacation in Califorina. It is the annual Bug Fry and it's a journey to the roots again for Kermit and Robin. However, the rest of the cast is less than excited about being in a stinking bog. When it is mentioned that they can see the fireworks from Disney, everyone is excited and wants to go to the park instead of being at the bug fry. Kermit says the'll take a short peak and be right back. As the Muppets accidentally break into the park, security tries to round them all up as they visit all of the parks. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney/MGM. Finally, after being round back up, they get a chance to meet the one and only Mickey Mouse and show a huge musical number at the end.

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Plot Keywords:

vacation | disney park | theme park | travel | walt disney world | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Henson.com

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Les muppets à Walt Disney World

Filming Locations:

Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jim Henson Company, The, Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As this was the last Muppets project worked on before Jim Henson's death, it was the last time Henson performed the voices for many of his best-known characters, including Rowlf, the Swedish Chef, and Kermit. Henson died just days after the broadcast premiere.

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Quotes

Floyd: How did our friends get on this show?
Janice: Luck and contageous!
Clifford: Yeah, they didn't have either one.

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Connections

Referenced in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Rainbow Connection"
Performed by Raven-Symoné and Kermit the Frog

User Reviews

good fun

What is actually a 60-minute commercial for Walt Disney World cleverly disguised as a Muppets adventure turns out to be an enjoyable show. Thanks to it's share of humorous moments and several good musical numbers, Muppets At Walt Disney World is a success that will be enjoyed by anyone who likes the Muppets.