If you are a fan of the Muppets (like me) and a fan of the Haunted Mansion attraction as well (who isn’t), then you are going to love the new “Muppets Haunted Mansion” Halloween Special that is set to air on Disney+ on October 8th.
Here is the official trailer.
And here is the official press release.
The New Disney+ Halloween Special from The Muppets Studio Stars Will Arnett, Yvette Nicole Brown, Darren Criss and Taraji P. Henson, Alongside Fan-Favorite Muppets
BURBANK, Calif. (September 23, 2021) – Today, Disney+ released the trailer for The Muppets’ first-ever Halloween special “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” which premieres Friday, October 8, exclusively on Disney+. Starring in the special alongside fan-favorite Muppets, are Will Arnett (as The Ghost Host), Yvette Nicole Brown (as The Hearse Driver), Darren Criss (as The Caretaker), and Taraji P. Henson (as The Bride).
In “Muppets Haunted Mansion” 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.
“Muppets Haunted Mansion” will also feature special appearances from Chrissy Metz (as Harriet), Alfonso Ribeiro (as Fred), Edward Asner (as Claude), Jeannie Mai (as Maude), Danny Trejo (as Huet), Sasheer Zamata (as Mary), Craig Robinson (as Bust), Skai Jackson (as Bust), Pat Sajak (as Bust), Geoff Keighley (as Bust), Justina Machado (as Bust), John Stamos (as Himself) and Kim Irvine (as Haunted Mansion Maid).
The “Muppets Haunted Mansion” EP will be set for release on Friday, October 8 from Walt Disney Records and will include three new original songs titled “Rest in Peace,” “Life Hereafter” and “Tie the Knot Tango,” plus a cover of “Dancing in the Moonlight.”