Muppet Vision 3D Is Closing, Devastating Fans – But Its Stars Will Be Moving to a New Disney Journey

Disney Studios’ Muppets are preparing to take their final bow.

Disney announced on Friday, November 22 that one of its most beloved attractions, Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3D, will be closing to make way for a new game. Monsters Inc.themed land.

Fans of the long-running series, which premiered in 1991, were understandably devastated by the news, which had been rumored for several months with park scouts guessing areas of Disney’s Hollywood Studios would be suitable for the new themes. the Monsters Inc. announcement in August.

“People won’t like this.” instagram the commentator guessed. Another simply added: “Not cool at all.”

Some have noted the significant legacy of the ride, which was the last project Muppet creator Jim Henson worked on before his death. “Farewell to the oldest and last thing that the great Jim Henson cleverly built with his own two hands,” one comment read.

But the Muppets aren’t leaving the Orlando park entirely.

Instead, Disney announced that they would be getting a new gig as the stars of the re-themed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang will “reunite with some of music’s biggest stars for one hell of a music festival!” according to the official Disney Parks Blog.

The thrilling ride is currently hosted by and features music by Aerosmith, as it has since it opened in 1999. It was recently closed for renovations from January to June 2024, but reopened in much the same way.

“We know many of you share our love for The Muppets and know their energy would fit this train perfectly,” Parks’ blog post continues. “Plus, as this is the first Disney ride to feature The Muppets, there will definitely be laughs, screams and new tunes for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure, and there will be plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard!”

Disney hasn’t announced Muppet*Vision’s closing date, but said there’s “plenty of time” left to watch the show one last time. It will most likely happen in 2025, as the company previously shared that it was working on the new technology last summer. Monsters Inc. the land is “scheduled to start next year.”

The fate of other tenants, including Mama Melrose and Pizza Rizzo, in the area now known as Animation Courtyard where Muppet*Vision is located, was not addressed by the blog.

Disney announced for the first time Monsters Inc. disembark annual D23 conference On August 10th.

Billy CrystalPixar, who voices Mike Wazowski in the animated film, took to the stage to share the news that it will allow people to “roam the streets alongside some of your favorite monsters” and will include a new pass-through suspension train (Disney’s first). The magical door factory featured in the movie.

At the same event, Disney also announced a number of new lands and attractions coming to its parks over the next decade; these include the long-rumored Villains-themed land at Magic Kingdom. indiana jones ride and a Encanto Take a stroll through Animal Kingdom, among others.