Disney's Billion Dollar Mistake: Why The Muppets Are Wasted

The Muppets have a new special on Disney+ this week, but it’s hard to celebrate when we look at what’s happening in the parks. With the bulldozing of Muppet*Vision 3D, Disney didn’t just tear down a theater—they tore down the final time Jim Henson ever performed as Kermit the Frog. In this video, we take a hard, honest look at the last 20 years of Disney’s "stewardship" of the Muppets. From the "reboot and retreat" strategy to the $85 eBay listings for 3D glasses, the data is clear: Disney treats the Muppets like an Asset, but the fans love them because they are Performers. Chapters: 00:00 - The Muppet Show on Disney Plus 01:20 - MuppetVision 3D 01:47 - Walt Disney & Jim Henson 04:49 - Disney Stumbles 06:52 - Great Moments in American History featuring The Muppets 09:49 - Muppet Mobile Lab 13:40 - What I'd Do with the Muppets 17:01 - Raise the Curtain