muppet marketing

Look closely at who is riding Dumbo in these couple of shots taken recently inside Fantasyland.

Yes, it appears some of our favorite Muppet friends have decided to venture outside the Muppet*Vision 3D theater, and have made their way across the esplanade to check out Walt's original park.

There's Gonzo with a few of his chicken friends. Looks like Sam the Eagle also decided to analyze the aerodynamic genius of Dumbo's ears -- but I am sure he is claiming to anyone that cares to listen that an eagle's wings are superior in every way. Some Muppet penguins (or are they the rats?) can also be seen.

Back in California Adventure, here's Fozzie and Gonzo taking a shot on Toy Story Midway Mania.

What's going on you ask? The Muppets will be featured prominently in the parks 2010 marketing campaign, and these were some of the shots captured during recent commercial filming sessions. They will be encouraging everyone to "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" by volunteering in your community in order to earn a free ticket to the parks.

It seems the whole gang put in some service hours, and so got to enjoy their Disney Day, including a ride in the Fire Engine down Main Street.