Jim Henson’s Daughter Makes Rare Appearance at Muppet Vision 3D Closing at Disney World

Jim Henson’s daughter helped fans say goodbye to one of his enduring creations.

Heather Henson was a special guest at the final showing of Muppet*Vision 3D. After 34 years, the beloved attraction ended its epic run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Saturday, June 7. 

Heather, 54, made it a moment by being the last person to walk through the doors of the classic attraction, which featured Muppet characters created by her father Jim and was the last project he worked on before his death in 1990 at age 53.

“Muppet fans are the best. You guys are the absolute best. We love you so much. Thank you so much for being here. We’re hanging it up. Bye, guys,” Heather said in a video (shared on the Disney-focused Instagram account Kates Takes) that captured her greeting fans before she entered.

“We love you back,” a person replied.

“The daughter of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets and Muppet Vision 3D, was the last guest to enter the theater for the final guest showing of Muppet Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios,” the post’s caption read.

Fans appreciated that Heather made the gesture.

“That’s great that she came out for the final showing. Thanks for the footage!” one person wrote in the comments.

Others were still in dismay that the attraction — which combined a 3D movie, real special effects and character animatronics — was shutting down.

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“Why does this make me wanna cry? Ahh I just got to ride the ride my first time last year…and my last as an adult and I’m so sad. I loved the ride,” one follower commented.

In November 2024, Disney confirmed that the long-running show, which debuted in 1991, was ending its run to make way for the new Monsters Inc. land. However, it’s not a final farewell for the Muppet characters that Jim created. Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang will now be the stars of a re-themed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at the park, according to the official Disney Parks Blog.

“We know so many of you share our love for The Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster,” the Parks blog post read. “Plus, as the first Disney ride ever to feature The Muppets, there’s sure to be laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure and plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard.”