David Farnor | On 24, Sep 2021

You have nothing to fear, except pretty much everything. That’s the lesson from the trailer for Muppets Haunted Mansion, which arrives on Disney+ this Halloween.

The new special from The Muppets Studio sees the Great Gonzo – world famous daredevil artiste – take on the greatest challenge of his life by spending one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth: The Haunted Mansion.

Starring in the special alongside fan-favourite Muppets will be 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). Also making cameos will be 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 special premieres on Disney+ on Friday 8th October, and will feature three original songs – Rest in Peace, Life Hereafter and Tie the Knot Tango – plus a cover of Dancing in the Moonlight.

 

Muppets Haunted Mansion is available on Disney+ UK, as part of a £7.99 monthly subscription or a £79.99 yearly subscription.

 

Muppets Haunted Mansion: Disney+ announces Halloween special

8th May 2021

The Muppets are getting into the spooky spirit this Halloween, with a new special Muppets Haunted Mansion.

The first Halloween outing for the furry troupe will take place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth: The Haunted Mansion.

The special will feature a star-studded Muppets cast, along with celebrity cameos, all-new music and spooky family fun.

The announcement was made today to tie in with a wider Disney Parks “Halfway to Halloween” event, but the video of Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn unveiled the project is, in itself, reason enough to be excited about the news.

The special will, of course, premiere on Disney+ this autumn, joining the recent part-improved series Muppets Now, which premiered on Disney+ last year. Here’s the video:

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