MuppetVision 3D Removed from Extended Evening Hours Amid Monsters, Inc. Land Rumors at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Aug 26, 2024 in "Monsters Inc. Land"

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Posted: Monday August 26, 2024 1:50pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Today, Disney has updated the attraction lineup list for Extended Evening Hours and removed MuppetVision 3D as an attraction available at Disney's Hollywood Studios during the resort hotel guest perk.

Beginning Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Extended Evening Hours will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World from 9 pm to 11 pm as the Magic Kingdom enters a busy hard-ticket event season with Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

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Disney released the list of available attractions for the upcoming Extended Evening Horus at Disney's Hollywood Studios only last week, which originally included MuppetVision 3D.

The removal of MuppetVision 3D is notable, with the attraction currently thought to be located in one of two areas being considered for the recently announced Monsters, Inc. Land. In this scenario, the new land would occupy everything in the former Muppets Courtyard, including the MuppetVision 3D show, Mama Melrose's, Studio 1 Shop, Days of Christmas, and PizzeRizzo. The other area thought to be a contender for Monsters, Inc. Land is the Animation Courtyard and Star Wars Launch Bay.

Monsters Inc Land in Muppets Courtyard Concept Art

Disney's Hollywood Studios: Will Monsters, Inc. Land Replace Muppets Courtyard or Animation Courtyard?

The removal of MuppetVision from the Extended Evening Hours lineup may not be related to Monsters, Inc. Land, but it is an interesting development in the ongoing story.

It should also be noted that MuppetVision 3D remains on the official operating hours calendar for daily operations as far as it has been published, which is currently late October, 2024. And the calendar continues to show MuppetVision 3D operating during Extended Evening Hours, despite it being removed from the Extended Evening Hours page today.

Disney has yet to announce any closure of MuppetVision 3D, or a location for the new Monsters, Inc. Land.

Monsters Inc. Land Concept Art

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celluloid13 hours ago

It does make sense. I agree. I hope for good surprises. With the layout presuming elevator lift and no stopping show scenes. We can figure a ride time of a minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

Mr. Sullivan14 hours ago

Right, I meant more the conversations about length and effects and theming etc. We have a layout and a ride vehicle which is more to go off than a lot of other projects but to me, not quite enough for such specific discussion if that makes sense.

celluloid14 hours ago

Mirrors for depth.

celluloid14 hours ago

How effects play for sure we don't know exactly. However we know.tjemlayoit and that it will feature an elevator lift. With this one we actually know more than others what it will be in that regard.

Mr. Sullivan14 hours ago

That’s very fair, but some of this conversation is starting to veer into reactions to an attraction that doesn’t actually exist yet. It’s fair to temper expectation, but a little much to simply theorize and then get angry at theories. We don’t know how exactly this is going to look and be so at the moment I can’t help but see any discussion of ride elements or ride time as simply assumptions that aren’t worth being mad at. We have nothing defintive, even location. By all means speak on what is desired and not desired from it all, but this is giving the same energy as that HoP thread: getting mad at ideas that we ourselves have come up with.

ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ14 hours ago

Screenz? I agree it's a lofty notion. It's likely not going to be anything more than a large warehouse bldg (themed to a warehouse) void of visuals with the exception of moving doors. Hope not.

lazyboy97o14 hours ago

The model very clearly shows most of the ride being in one space. Having boxed out sets within the main show box would ruin the illusion and the whole concept of being transported.

ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ15 hours ago

🤞 Honestly, I can't imagine the attraction being very compelling without popping through different doors and experiencing the unique surroundings within. Hopefully this aligns with Disney's vision for the project. Could even incorporate practical effects like fog and cold bursts for a "Welcome to the Himilayas!" scene.

celluloid15 hours ago

Horizons was sort of but also 20k at Disney Sea. also I think Uni perfected the benefits snd rs ge with Kongfrontation, and the still operating ET Adventure and Kuka arm ride vehicles that can give the same or enhanced experience. Hoping Monsters at EPIC really utilizes it too.

NelsonRD15 hours ago

Was another.

Tha Realest16 hours ago

Marc Davis Fan23 hours ago

No, but there’s a disgruntled Marc Davis fan on this forum 👋

MR.Dis1 day ago

Does everyone realize that the Peter Pan ride is the only ride with the ceiling system. It would seem like a perfect fit for a door ride, but I am only a big Disney fan so what do I know.