Very soon, Dollywood will have more classic Muppet content created by Jim Henson than Walt Disney World after the House of Mouse bulldozes Jim Henson’s legacy with the closure of MuppetVision 3D.
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Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary.
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