Move over Grim Grinning Ghost… Grim Grinning MUPPETS are coming out to socialize! We previously shared the exciting news that a new Halloween special is on the way to Disney+ on October 8, 2021. A spooktacular fun way to bring in the spooky season, we’re ready to see what all the Muppet friends have to dish out with the new “Muppets Haunted Mansion”. And now, there has been a special announcement that will have Miss Piggy sharing the spotlight in the terrifying tale!
While attending the DIS Family Reunion 2021 at Walt Disney World to benefit Give Kids The World Village, on September 10 Pat Sajak took the stage as it was announced that he would be joining the Cast for the new Muppets Haunted Mansion coming soon to Disney Plus. Check out the announcement video on our Instagram page here! And check out the spooky fun Haunted Mansion bust of Mr. Sajak below:
Looking good Sajak! Welcome to the Cast of beloved characters! So, what’s to expect from this all-new Halloween special? Besides seeing all your Muppet favorites like Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and more, the beloved Muppet, Gonzo, will be in a role like no other he has played before as it is reported that “In this new series, the Great Gonzo – world-famous daredevil artiste, has done it all, seen it all, and survived it all. But on Halloween night, the fearless Gonzo takes on the greatest challenge of his life by spending one very daring night in the most grim-grinning place on Earth … The Haunted Mansion.” Check out the original announcement from the Muppets video below:
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We can’t wait to see what Sajak’s involvement will be in the Muppets Halloween special… but it definitely gives us just another reason to want to stream the new Muppet Haunted Mansion when it premiers on October 8, 20201, exclusively on Disney+. Happy streaming, Foolish Mortals!