Tag: Muppets

Monday Merch Meeting: ’21 Rainbow Collection, Repeatables Collection, Funko Pop!, Dooney & Bourke, and More!

Good morning, Disney Lovers! I hope your Mother’s Day weekend went to plan and everyone had a lovely few days. We have a decent amount to get through today, so I’ll save the small talk and get down to it. Disney’s 2021 Rainbow Collection It’s the first wave of Disney’s annual Rainbow Collection in celebration Monday Merch Meeting: ’21 Rainbow Collection, Repeatables Collection, Funko Pop!, Dooney & Bourke, and More!





Sam Eagle to be the Host of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot’s American Adventure

UPDATE (1/3/20): In addition to yesterday’s news that Sam Eagle will be the host of the new fast-casual dining location in Epcot’s American Adventure, we have been given at peek at signage that will grace the pillars and posts of the establishment. As you can see, Sam plays a prominent role on both the sign and poster. Sam Eagle to be the Host of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot’s American Adventure







Rumor: Is PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Getting Ready to Close?

A DISboards poster who has a cast member friend at PizzeRizzo has reported that “they were told today the restaurant is closing permanently around October 20.” For those who are not aware, PizzeRizzo is the Quick Service restaurant near Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano that used to be Pizza Planet. The restaurant has two levels and Rumor: Is PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Getting Ready to Close?





Steve Whitmire Claims He Was Unexpectedly Fired as Kermit Muppeteer

It was reported Tuesday that Steve Whitmire would no longer portray Kermit the Frog, the Muppet’s most well known character, after a 27-year run. It seems Whitmire has come out with his perspective on the termination, and why he is not satisfied with how things played out. Whitmire’s personal blog (verified by the Hollywood Reporter) Steve Whitmire Claims He Was Unexpectedly Fired as Kermit Muppeteer



Steve Whitmire Will no Longer Portray Kermit the Frog After 27 Years

Steve Whitmire has been the voice and puppeteer behind Kermit the Frog from the Muppets for nearly 30 years. WFTV is reporting today that Whitmire is no longer working as the famous frog according to a Muppets Studio spokeswoman and is being replaced by Matt Vogel. Whitmire had worked with the Muppets since 1978 and Steve Whitmire Will no Longer Portray Kermit the Frog After 27 Years



RUMOR: Could the Kermit Balloon at Muppet*Vision 3D be on its way out?

We’re seeing some discussion over on DISboards.com about the Kermit Hot Air Balloon positioned high atop the roof of Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios possibly being removed. It seems that the balloon might be in guests’ view from parts of the new Star Wars Land once it opens, causing it to look out of place. RUMOR: Could the Kermit Balloon at Muppet*Vision 3D be on its way out?