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Disney Imagineering and The Muppets are dropping hints that they are working together. A series of posts on Twitter by the Muppets have them mentioning Imagineers Bob Weis and Joe Rohde. In addition, The Muppets also mentioned actor Danny Trejo and actress Mindy Kaling.
It’s possible that this is nothing more than a means of promoting the Muppets but the mention of Imagineers has us calling this a Blue Sky Rumor.
An older rumor related to the Muppets had a show taking place along Grand Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show was expected to feature Muppets in the windows along the street as a means of entertaining guests waiting to enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The execution of the show was expected to be similar to, “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” where the Muppets gave their rendition of the various Star Wars movies.
RUMOR TIMELINE
September 21, 2020: As part of a hashtag campaign #RainbowConnectionChallenge, Fozzie Bear posted a video on The Muppets Twitter account where he mentioned Imagineers Bob Weis and Joe Rohde as well as actress Mindy Kaling.
Thanks to Bob Weiss, @FozzieBear is joining in and connecting together while we're apart! Who knows, you just might be next! #RainbowConnectionChallenge pic.twitter.com/VP3kfxv2M2
— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) September 21, 2020
September 18, 2020: As part of a hashtag campaign #RainbowConnectionChallenge, Kermit the Frog posted a video on his Twitter account where he mentioned Imagineer Bob Weis and actor Danny Trejo.
At times like these, staying connected is more important than ever. Naturally, @MissPiggy takes that to a new level. But it does give me a chance to connect with my pals @OfficialDannyT and Bob Weis! Spread the love, fellas! #RainbowConnectionChallenge pic.twitter.com/WmxYJYl1Oh
— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) September 18, 2020
September 29, 2017: Grand Avenue and the BaseLine Tap House officially opened and the Muppets Courtyard area all became classified as part of Grand Avenue.
August 10, 2017: On the August 10th episode of the Unofficial Guide’s Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill discussed a Muppets show that will take place along Grand Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Grand Avenue repurposes part of the Streets of America, and the Muppets show is expected to feature Muppets in the windows along the street as a means of entertaining guests waiting to enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The execution of the show is expected to be similar to, “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” where the Muppets give their rendition of the various Star Wars movies.
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