Disney Confirms MuppetVision 3D Closure for New Monsters, Inc. Coaster at Hollywood Studios

Nov 22, 2024 in "Monsters Inc. Land"

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Monsters Inc. Land Concept Art

Posted: Friday November 22, 2024 10:13am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has officially announced that Muppets Courtyard will be the site for the new Monsters, Inc. land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This decision marks a significant change for the park, as the beloved MuppetVision 3D and surrounding areas will be replaced to make way for the new land.

New concept art shows Monsters Inc. position in Disney's Hollywood Studios

The choice of Muppets Courtyard comes after months of speculation following the Monsters, Inc. land announcement at D23 2024, with both Muppets Courtyard and Animation Courtyard being considered as potential sites. Despite recent signs that Animation Courtyard might be a strong contender, Disney has ultimately decided to repurpose Muppets Courtyard for this major new addition which will include the highly anticipated suspended door coaster.

Monsters Inc. Land Concept Art

The redevelopment will involve the closure of MuppetVision 3D, as well as the transformation of nearby restaurants such as Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, PizzeRizzo, and the surrounding shops. Disney has not yet given a closing date, but a construction on Monsters, Inc. is planned to begin in 2025.

In a short statement about the future of MuppetVision 3D, Disney said, "As we move forward with these changes, we are having creative conversations and exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future."

Disney also announced today that the Muppets will takeover Rock 'n' Rollercoaster, where they will be "teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival!"

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Disney says the new Monsters, Inc. land will be a living, breathing, and not-at-all-scary Monsters-inspired area where you'll be able to stroll the streets alongside some of your favorite monsters.

Monsters Inc. Land Concept Art

Picking up after the events of Pixar Animation Studios' beloved film, humans have now been invited to visit the world of Monsters, Inc. — and the monsters need laughter to power the city and keep it running smoothly. But it's not a true visit without the factory itself. You'll be able to see the sights, hear the laughs and zoom through the building just like James P. Sullivan (a.k.a. Sulley) and Mike Wazowski — via a door!

You'll go into the factory and experience the first suspended coaster ever in a Disney park. The coaster will put you right in the middle of the monster action.

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Incomudro4 hours ago

I know they are. I know what's better. Just saying we had a lot of fun times with the kids when in Hollywood Studios, and eating at Mama's.

Sirwalterraleigh12 hours ago

…they’re always excited to get guaranteed tips at those prices 😎

TheMaxRebo12 hours ago

Our server we had last Tuesday at Mama Melrose said she was moving to Trattoria Al Forno - she seemed excited about it

Sirwalterraleigh12 hours ago

If you want the memories to last longterm…make sure you don’t go potty 🚽😉

CJR12 hours ago

We were there last night simply because it is mother's day weekend and my DW wanted to eat here. Never did I want to be last, out of fear of them running out of stuff. They did not have spaghetti, which was OK. I was more worried about the bread and olive oil. I wanted the full experience. They delivered on that, I think, minus the spaghetti (minor thing to us).

Centauri Space Station12 hours ago

Il Mulino, Trattoria Al forno, Via Napoli are all far better places for Italian food.

Agent H16 hours ago

I can understand it. If they dared to close ohana I would book the very last table

Sirwalterraleigh17 hours ago

Sci fi is the kinda thing that makes them unique they don’t do any more Point is don’t wish for them to get rid of That for more D+ cartoon overload. The fact that they took out the movie ride next door to put the Mickey ride in instead of building a new show building on the edge of an underequipped park is enough

Moth19 hours ago

Doh. I knew I forgot about some characters. Add in Mike's girlfriend.

EagleScout61019 hours ago

I get wanting to be last on a ride, but being last at a restaurant seems just a little strange to me

Sirwalterraleigh20 hours ago

I’ve only ever had 1 on ignore…it just became too much But it’s a discussion forum. Why ignore? I dob’t hate anyone to ignore them. Plus in this case…I like the youth perspective. Doesn’t mean I’m gonna agree with “they should put Mickey toons on there…old stuff is stupid” 😎

Sirwalterraleigh21 hours ago

It wasn’t that good. I don’t lament the loss of the quality…just that it was a sit down - which is what made Disney parks unique… In a park that has been butchered basically since day 1…less offerings are not preferable

the_rich22 hours ago

Mama Melrose is olive garden quality. As an Italian it was a one and done for me. Via Napoli was much better but still not great.

WDWhopper22 hours ago

I’m happy they’re putting in a monsters ride, but at the expense of an entire iconic part of Hollywood Studios, it just rings kind of counterproductive. I thought Disney World had all the land they’d ever need. A cast member told me once that there’s enough land left at Disney World to build everything they’ve already built all over again. Kind of blows me away that they ever feel the need to remove attractions when they have that much land.