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Wocka Wocka in the Sky! Muppets 70th Anniversary Gondola Debuts on Disney’s Skyliner
It’s time to play the music… it’s time to light the lights… it’s time to take to the skies with the Muppets on the Disney Skyliner tonight! Walt Disney World has officially rolled out a hilarious new tribute to our favorite felt friends as part of the Muppets’ 70th anniversary celebration. That’s right—your next flight on the Skyliner might just include a very special cast of characters.
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The brand-new Muppets-themed gondola joins the colorful fleet soaring above Walt Disney World Resort, and it’s decked out with commemorative decals honoring 70 years of Muppet mayhem. The exterior artwork makes it look like the Muppets are enjoying the ride right along with you—and naturally, they’ve claimed the best seats in the house.
On one side, you’ll find a joyful group including:
- Fozzie Bear bringing the jokes
- Miss Piggy serving diva realness with glam and pearls
- Sam the Eagle looking appropriately unamused
Spin around to the side and you’ll see Kermit the Frog, banjo in hand, serenading the skies beneath a rainbow. (Go ahead and hum “The Rainbow Connection”—we know you want to.)
And what would a Muppets tribute be without some classic heckling? One end of the gondola features the balcony-bound comedy critics Statler and Waldorf, no doubt judging your vacation choices from above.
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This special gondola, cabin number 244, proudly wears a green badge that reads “Muppets 70 Years” on the door side, honoring the debut of Sam and Friends back on May 9, 1955. That early TV experiment eventually evolved into the zany, heartwarming, and wildly imaginative Muppet crew we know today.
While Muppet*Vision 3D is set to take its final bow at Disney’s Hollywood Studios next month (to make way for the upcoming Monstropolis land), this Skyliner addition ensures the Muppets will still have a sky-high presence at the resort. And don’t worry- the Muppets will be back with a vengeance (and some rock ‘n’ roll) when they eventually take over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.
So next time you board the Skyliner, keep your eyes peeled for this cheery yellow gondola. Whether you’re heading to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or just floating between resorts, you might find yourself laughing all the way thanks to the Muppets and their timeless charm.
Wocka wocka—and happy anniversary to the gang!
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