Today marks the final curtain call for Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As fans reminisce with their favorite MuppetVision 3D quotes, after delighting guests for over three decades, the attraction—Jim Henson’s last directorial project—takes its final bow to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. land. Disney has confirmed that the Muppets will be relocating to Sunset Boulevard, where they’ll take over the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster space for an all-new Muppet-themed ride experience in 2026.
Renowned for its witty humor and memorable lines, Muppet*Vision 3D has left an indelible mark on Walt Disney World and Disneyland history. Both the pre-show and the main attraction are filled with quotable moments that fans have cherished and recited over the years.
We’ve gathered 27 of the most hilarious, most quoted lines from both the chaotic pre-show and the unforgettable 3D production of Muppet*Vision 3D. Be sure to check out our full pre-show, as it was intended to be seen—and our tribute to the history of MuppetVision 3D!
Pre-Show: The Chaos Before the Curtain
The pre-show, set in a Muppet prop warehouse, features Scooter attempting to prepare for the main performance, only to be continually interrupted by the antics of Gonzo, Rizzo, and other Muppet characters. This segment is a treasure trove of classic Muppet humor.
Notable Pre-Show Quotes:
- Sam the Eagle: “Will you stop this foolishness?”
Gonzo: “What foolishness would you like to see?”
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Rizzo the Rat: “Rat, schmat! Besides, they’re tourists. What do they know?”
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Fozzie: “I’d like to present the three Ds….” “Hi, I’m Dorothy!” “I’m Dinah!” “I’m Max! Yeah, Debbie was sick, so, uh, the union sent me.”
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Sam Eagle: “Stopping in the middle is distinctly unpatriotic.”
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Rizzo the Rat: “I got Donald Duck back here!”
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Scooter: “Hey, you penguins can’t go in there! You’ll interrupt the orchestra.”
Fozzie: “Scooter! These penguins are the orchestra! C’mon, Eugene! C’mon, Estelle! C’mon, let’s go! Come on, come on!”
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Scooter: “Uh, ladies and gentlemen, if you could step as far forward and close together as you can —”
Rizzo the Rat: “Uh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah — get real close. You see, we’re doing research on deodorant strength.”
Scooter: “Rizzo, you’re disgusting.”
Rizzo: “It’s a gift.”
Main Attraction: MuppetVision 3D Quotes
The main show combines 3D film with live-action elements, featuring Kermit the Frog guiding guests through Muppet Studios. As expected, things quickly spiral into delightful chaos.
Notable Main Show Quotes:
The Show Opening
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Statler: “Hey, Waldorf, what is this anyway?”
Waldorf: “Oh, it’s one of those 3-D movies. Better put on your glasses.”
Statler: “Hey, check out the guy in the Goofy mask.”
Waldorf: “That’s no mask.”
Statler: “Oops. Sorry, lady!” -
Fozzie Bear: “Did you say Cheap 3D Tricks? Ahhh! Oh, and here’s something I wanted to ‘spring’ on you…”
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Kermit the Frog: “Fozzie, that’s terrible.”
Fozzie Bear: “You’re right! Needs more sugar.” -
Bean Bunny: “I’m going away… forever.”
Gonzo: “Oh great, could you get me a sandwich?”…” Would any of you people like anything?”…”I mean, since he’s going out, he could — FOREVER?” -
Kermit the Frog: “Gee, is there anything Bean can do in the final number?”
Fozzie Bear: “Oh, gosh. Maybe, maybe Bean can set off the fireworks!” -
Waldorf: “Hey, hey, what’s going on?”
Sweetums: “Bean Bunny ran away!”
Statler: “Well, you know what that makes him…”
Waldorf, Statler: “SMARTER THAN US!” -
Waldo-C-Graphic: “All these other people think I’m talkin’ to them, but I’m really just talkin’ to you!”
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Statler: “Oh, no, it’s that bear again.”
Waldorf: “Hey, bear, you’re not even funny in 3-D!”
Fozzie Bear: “Oh, no, not you guys. How’d you get here?”
Statler: “We entered a contest.”
Waldorf: “Yeah. We lost!”
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Dr. Bunsen Honeydew: “Ladies and gentlemen, there’s nothing to worry about — But please keep your heads down!”
Waldo C. Graphic: “Zonk! Boing! I’m bouncing on people’s heads! Hoo-hoo!” -
Waldorf: “Oh, doesn’t that look beautiful?”
Statler: “Yeah… Too bad they’re gonna spoil it with a pig.” -
Kermit the Frog: “And our demonstration will also include a little song from Miss Piggy…”
Miss Piggy: “Little?”
Kermit the Frog: “Little? Did I say little? I meant to say it’s a huge, showstopping, major song from Miss Piggy!”
Miss Piggy: “That’s more like it.”
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Kermit the Frog: “And we’ve also got a big musical finale from Sam Eagle.”
Kermit: “Sam, what’s it about?”
Sam the Eagle: “It’s called ‘A salute to all nations, but mostly America.'” -
Kermit the Frog: “Sorry, but Muppet Labs seems to have been temporarily… sucked up.”
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Statler: “This is a very moving moment.”
Waldorf: “Yeah. I wish they’d move it to Pittsburgh.” -
Statler: “He’s trying to drown us! What kind of an act is that?”
Waldorf: “An act of mercy!”
Statler, Waldorf: “Doh-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!”
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Kermit the Frog: “Chef, everything OK?”
Swedish Chef: (Swedish babble) “Hey, der hoppen-hoppen, der machinen is goin’ der floomy-floomy.” -
Sam Eagle: “It’s a glorious three-hour finale.”
Kermit the Frog: “You got a minute-and-a-half.” - Waldo-C-Graphic as Mickey Mouse: “They’ll never recognize me now! Forward, huh!”
- Bean Bunny: Huh, what a cute ending!
The Final Moments… MuppetVision 3D Quotes
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Kermit the Frog: “Uh, well, uh, ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to apologize for the slight technical difficulties, but I do wish to assure you that no one was hurt and this theater only suffered minor damage. So, thank you very much for coming to see this demonstration of Muppet*Vision Technology and enjoy the rest of your day and come see us again sometime!”
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Statler: “Well, what do you think?”
Waldorf: “Do we have time to go to the bathroom before the next show?”
Statler: “We can’t, you old fool—we’re bolted to the seats!
Want more Muppet mayhem? Watch the full Muppet*Vision 3D Pre-Show and our Muppet*Vision tribute on SamsDisneyDiary.
Did we miss any of your favorites? With so many classic one-liners packed into every scene, there’s always room for more. Drop your favorite quote below and let us know what moment from Muppet*Vision 3D still makes you laugh!
