Disney Legend Josh Gad Voices Support for Muppets Amid Monsters, Inc. Land Rumors at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Aug 14, 2024 in "Monsters Inc. Land"

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Posted: Wednesday August 14, 2024 12:50pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Legend Josh Gad has taken to social media to express his concerns over the future of the beloved Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios. With recent announcements hinting at a new Monsters, Inc. Land potentially replacing the Muppets Courtyard, Gad's comments have added a significant voice to the ongoing discussion among Disney fans.

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Gad, best known for his role as Olaf in Disney's Frozen franchise, posted on Threads today, stating simply, "The Muppets must be protected at all costs."

His support for the Muppets comes at a time when speculation is rife that MuppetVision 3D and its surrounding area could be on the chopping block to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. Land, which was recently announced by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro.

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The announcement of a Monsters, Inc. Land has been met with excitement, but it also raised immediate questions about where the new attraction would be built. Disney's Hollywood Studios, unlike other Walt Disney World parks, faces significant space limitations due to surrounding roadways and existing attractions. As a result, speculation has centered on two possible locations: Animation Courtyard and Muppets Courtyard.

While both courtyards have been presented as potential sites, recent information suggests that Muppets Courtyard is the frontrunner. This would mean the removal of MuppetVision 3D, an iconic attraction that has been a fixture at Disney's Hollywood Studios since its debut in 1991. The show, which was one of the last projects Jim Henson worked on before his passing, holds a special place in Disney history and the hearts of fans.

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marni19713 hours ago

Pass. You know I don’t think I’ve ever been in there.

WhatTheDisney944 hours ago

Don't forget the Backlot Express!

TheMaxRebo8 hours ago

Mama Melrose being added to Fortnite confirmed!

TheMaxRebo8 hours ago

The only thing good about the pizza is that there isn't more of it

eddie10414 hours ago

Well their popularity sure shot up when Disney decided they were going to kill them. 🤣 This RnRC retheme might actually help the case for them to get a bigger presence in DHS.

ToTBellHop14 hours ago

Strange, because apparently the RnRC shop will have Muppet merchandise. It feels like they purposely worked to kill Muppetvision as an excuse to…kill Muppetvision. I’ll miss this more than anything else being cut.

eddie10414 hours ago

The fact that is this store didn’t reopen after the pandemic was a telltale sign of the imminent demise of the Muppets courtyard. I guess merchandise wasn’t moving like Disney wanted either huh ?? 🤔

wdwmagic14 hours ago

It certainly looks like we are going to see things move quickly, just like in DAK.

mattpeto14 hours ago

Hopefully it's a good sign that things will move quickly after MV3D closes.

wdwmagic14 hours ago

Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land https://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/stage-1-company-store/news/08may2025-disney-files-permit-to-demolish-stage-1-company-store-at-hollywood-studios-ahead-of-monsters,-inc.-land.htm

Disgruntled Walt14 hours ago

@marni1971 I get that what I circled is not the remnant, but is there anything in Mama Melrose that is leftover from when it was intended to be a Muppet restaurant?

MisterPenguin15 hours ago

If only there were Disney properties that could stand-in for Sci-Fi clips. What's that Perplexity? You made a list? Let's see it... Disney Movies and Shorts with Sci-Fi, Outer Space, Alien, or Horror Themes Disney and its subsidiaries (including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures) have produced a wide range of movies and shorts that fit the sci-fi, outer space, alien, or horror genres. Below is an extensive list, organized by theme and including both animated and live-action content. Classic Disney and Animation 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954): Nautical sci-fi adventure with advanced technology and sea monsters1[URL='https://www.imdb.com/list/ls059939104/']3. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001): Animated sci-fi adventure about a lost civilization1. Lilo & Stitch (2002) and sequels/shorts: Features aliens and outer space adventures. Wall-E (2008): Pixar sci-fi about a robot cleaning up an abandoned Earth and venturing into space[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Treasure Planet (2002): Animated adaptation of Treasure Island set in space. Chicken Little (2005): Comedy with an alien invasion subplot. Meet the Robinsons (2007): Time travel and futuristic technology. Big Hero 6 (2014): Sci-fi superhero adventure with advanced robotics. [/LIST] Pixar Lightyear (2022): Sci-fi origin story for Buzz Lightyear, set in space. Wall-E (2008): See above. [/LIST] Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy series: Intergalactic superhero adventures with aliens and cosmic threats[URL='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_at_home/affiliates:disney-plus~genres:sci_fi~sort:popular']2. Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder: Cosmic settings, alien worlds. Ant-Man series: Sci-fi with quantum realms and shrinking technology1[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Captain Marvel: Features aliens, outer space battles, and intergalactic war[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War: Space travel, alien invasions, and cosmic threats1[URL='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_at_home/affiliates:disney-plus~genres:sci_fi~sort:popular']2[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Doctor Strange series: Multiverse, alternate dimensions, and cosmic horror elements[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Venom series (Sony/Marvel, streaming on Disney+): Alien symbiote horror-action[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. [/LIST] Lucasfilm Star Wars franchise (all films and animated series): Iconic space opera with aliens, outer space battles, and sci-fi themes[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Bad Batch: TV series with space and alien themes[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. [/LIST] 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox, now Disney-owned) Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022): Sci-fi epics set on the alien world of Pandora1[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Independence Day (1996): Alien invasion blockbuster[URL='https://ew.com/movies/best-alien-movies-of-all-time/']8. The Maze Runner series: Post-apocalyptic sci-fi[URL='https://www.reddit.com/r/postapocalyptic/comments/1aq4yxz/the_best_postapocalyptic_movies_on_disney_plus/']7. Enemy Mine (in development): Sci-fi about a human and alien stranded together[URL='https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/upcoming-disney-movies/']6. The Dog Stars (upcoming): Post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller[URL='https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/upcoming-disney-movies/']6. Alien franchise: Sci-fi horror (availability on Disney+ varies by region). [/LIST] Disney Live-Action The Black Hole (1979): Space horror about a spaceship near a black hole[URL='https://www.imdb.com/list/ls059939104/']3. Flight of the Navigator (1986): Kidnapped by an alien spaceship, time travel[URL='https://www.imdb.com/list/ls059939104/']3. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids series: Sci-fi with shrinking technology[URL='https://www.imdb.com/list/ls059939104/']3. Return from Witch Mountain (1978): Kids with psychic powers and alien undertones[URL='https://www.imdb.com/list/ls059939104/']3. The Watcher in the Woods (1980): Supernatural horror with sci-fi elements[URL='https://www.imdb.com/list/ls059939104/']3. A Wrinkle in Time (2018): Space and time travel adventure[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Tron (1982), Tron: Legacy (2010), Tron: Ares (upcoming): Sci-fi about virtual worlds and digital reality[URL='https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/upcoming-disney-movies/']6. [/LIST] Shorts and Specials Pixar’s SparkShorts: Some shorts, like Smash and Grab and Wind, have sci-fi themes. Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!: Animated special with cosmic Marvel characters[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Lego Star Wars specials: Parody and adventure in the Star Wars universe[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. [/LIST] Documentaries and Docuseries Aliens of the Deep: James Cameron explores deep-sea life as analogs for alien life[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Expedition Mars: Spirit and Opportunity: Mars rover missions[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Mission Pluto: NASA’s mission to Pluto[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. Welcome to Earth: Will Smith explores extreme environments on Earth and beyond[URL='https://www.space.com/disney-plus-best-space-scifi-streaming.html']4. [/LIST] Horror (Family-Friendly and Beyond) The Watcher in the Woods (1980): Disney’s classic supernatural horror[URL='https://www.imdb.com/list/ls059939104/']3. Hocus Pocus (1993) and sequel: Witchcraft and supernatural elements. Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988, 20th Century Studios): Cult horror-comedy with alien clowns[URL='https://ew.com/movies/best-alien-movies-of-all-time/']8. [/LIST]

UNCgolf16 hours ago

I hate seeing places like this go (although I don't think I'd ever set foot inside Mama Melrose's specifically). The original Disney-MGM was a great theme park (emphasis on theme). It was a lot of fun to just explore, because nearly everything was well-themed and the park worked as a cohesive overall experience -- it was similar to Animal Kingdom in that regard (although Animal Kingdom is more impressive). The current DHS has a better attraction lineup, but it's just kind of a random grab bag of stuff. I know I'm in the minority here, but for me, as an overall experience DHS today is significantly worse than mid-late 1990s Disney-MGM. Outside of Galaxy's Edge (which is good, but a little disappointing compared to what it could have been) and a couple of remaining restaurants, it's almost a ride only park with little else worth seeing. The Monstropolis plans are just doubling down on that.