Muppet Christmas Carol, The (film)

Muppet Christmas Carol, The (film) Musical version of the Dickens tale about a miserly, unsympathetic old man who learns the true meaning of Christmas with the visitation of three spirits—of Christmases past, present, and future. Enacted by Jim Henson’s Muppets, with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit and Miss Piggy as his faithful wife. The …

Muppet Mobile Lab

Muppet Mobile Lab Audio-Animatronics Muppet characters Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker roam the park and interact with each other and with guests. First tested for the public at Disney California Adventure on February 27, 2007.

Muppet Treasure Island (film)

Muppet Treasure Island (film) Young Jim Hawkins is given a treasure map by a mysterious sailor, and he sets sail with his pals, Gonzo and Rizzo, on a high-seas adventure. Joining them on the expedition is the Squire Trelawney (Fozzie Bear), the dashing Captain Smollett (Kermit), and the mutinous Long John Silver. When Silver and …

Muppets

Muppets While working with Jim Henson on the production Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3D, Disney announced an agreement with Henson to acquire the merchandise, licensing, and publishing rights to the Muppets on August 29, 1989. However, estate tax problems encountered by Henson’s heirs after his unexpected passing in May 1990, caused them to end the deal …

Mumford, David

Mumford, David (1956-2003) Designer; joined WED Enterprises in 1979 as a show set draftsman working on The Land at Epcot. He later worked on show set design for several attractions before becoming show producer for Star Tours at Tokyo Disneyland and Aladdin’s Oasis at Disneyland. As a Disney aficionado, he became an unofficial historian at …

Mumford (film)

Mumford (film) A psychologist named Dr. Mumford hangs out his shingle in a small town that also happens to be named Mumford and begins dispensing no-nonsense advice to an array of quirky locals. Included are a shop-by-mail-addicted housewife, an eccentric young billionaire, and a mild-mannered pharmacist with delusions of lascivious grandeur. Dr. Mumford’s unique style …

Mumy, Bill

Mumy, Bill Actor; appeared in Rascal (Sterling), and on television in For the Love of Willadean and Sammy, the Way-out Seal.

Muncey

Muncey English sheepdog who appears in The New Neighbor (1953).

Mulan II (film)

Mulan II (film) Direct-to-video animated film premiering on February 1, 2005. Mulan receives a marriage proposal from General Shang, making everyone happy except Mushu who tries to keep Mulan single on learning he’ll lose his guardian job if she marries. With China threatened by a mongol invasion, the emperor calls upon Mulan, Shang, and their …

Mule Pack

Mule Pack Frontierland attraction at Disneyland; from July 17, 1955, to February 1, 1956. Became Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules (1956-1959) and Pack Mules Through Nature’s Wonderland (1960-1973). Walt Disney insisted that mules be a part of his Frontierland, even though they were ornery animals that would often nip the guests or refuse to move. Disney …