As someone based in California, I’m used to seeing attractions come and go at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. But the recent announcement that MuppetVision 3D will permanently close at Walt Disney World on June 7, 2025, hit harder than most. Even though we lost our version years ago—first to a Frozen sing-along, then to movie previews, and now Mickey’s Philharmagic—it always felt like the East Coast had our back. At least the original MuppetVision still existed in Florida… until now.

The closure marks the end of a true classic. MuppetVision 3D wasn’t just a show. It was the final project Jim Henson worked on before his untimely death in 1990. When the attraction debuted on May 16, 1991, it became a rare example of a perfect marriage between theme park spectacle and character-driven humor. Now, after 34 years, Disney is making way for a new Monstropolis-themed area based on Monsters, Inc. And while the Muppets are rumored to return in a reimagined roller coaster, no timeline has been announced—and thrill rides, by their nature, exclude the very youngest guests and those who prefer something a bit less… high-speed.

To Muppet fans, MuppetVision 3D wasn’t just an attraction—it was family. And for theme park photographers? It was a goldmine.

Why MuppetVision 3D Was So Photogenic

From a photography standpoint, MuppetVision 3D offered layers of visual storytelling at every turn. The zany humor of the Muppets didn’t stop at the show itself. It spilled out into the surrounding area—into signs, props, sculptures, and architectural details that were uniquely “Muppet.”

• The Studio One Store, which sadly never reopened properly after the pandemic, was a riot of color and texture. Its exterior featured quirky paint patterns and a life-size Kermit statue, while the inside delivered a treasure trove of Easter eggs for those who looked beyond the merchandise.

• The MuppetVision fountain, with Miss Piggy as a Statue of Liberty centerpiece surrounded by Gonzo, Animal, and Fozzie Bear, was a photographic dream. (Fozzie and Gonzo were later removed, though the fountain thankfully returned after a brief stint as a planter.)

• Pizza Rizzo will also lose its theming as part of this transformation, taking with it even more visual nods to the Muppet universe.

Inside the attraction, every inch was packed with photographic opportunities:

• The "key under the mat" gag outside the security office was one of those classic theme park details that rewarded curiosity—exactly the kind of thing worth preserving in a photo.

• The preshow area, filled with absurd props and looping video clips, gave photographers a perfect mix of light, detail, and character personality.

• Even the theater itself was carefully themed, from the Fozzie-style comedy/tragedy masks over the exits to the ornate proscenium that framed the screen.

Each element was designed with storytelling in mind, and that makes for compelling photography—especially if you value storytelling in your images.

Change Is Inevitable—Your Photos Make It Enduring

I was lucky enough to visit the Florida version of MuppetVision 3D just twice in 2014. Even in the years since my two visits that year—in June and November—things had changed. The Kermit balloon atop the tower had been removed to improve sightlines for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The signage on the theater was also changed. The area, like so many others in Disney parks, was evolving.

That’s the big lesson here: theme park details are fleeting. What’s there today may not be there tomorrow.

And that’s why photography matters.

Taking time to document even the “small” or “silly” corners of a park helps preserve the full emotional scope of your visit—not just the big moments. That statue, that sign, that fountain, that mat with the key under it… these are the details that turn a vacation photo into a personal memory. And they’re exactly what help us relive the magic years later, long after the attractions themselves are gone.

Keep the Magic Alive Through Your Lens

MuppetVision 3D may be leaving, but your ability to capture and preserve theme park memories doesn’t have to. Whether you’re using a DSLR or just your cell phone, you have the power to document the kinds of magical details that so many overlook—until it’s too late.

If you’d like some simple, fun, and instantly helpful tips to take better photos of your next theme park visit, I’d love to help. I’ve put together a free guide to help you shoot unforgettable theme park photos—even with just your phone.

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Because if the story of MuppetVision 3D teaches us anything, it’s that the best memories often live in the details.