Walt Disney World in Florida is relocating the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make room for its new Monsters, Inc. land.
As we already know, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting a new land inspired by Pixar franchise Monsters, Inc. – home to Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster, which will recreate the door vault scene from the film.
“The power of friendship and laughter is at the heart of so many Disney stories – especially Monsters, Inc.,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney’s theme parks and experiences division, at D23 in August.
“Now we’re giving fans a whole new way to experience this world in a Disney theme park and connect with the characters they love.”
The new land, which also includes new retail and dining experiences and a new theatre show, is being added to the south side of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
To make way for these new additions, the park will close the Muppet*Vision 3D attraction and move Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and more Muppets to the Sunset Boulevard area.
There, they will take over the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which currently has an Aerosmith theme. In the reimagined ride, the Muppets will be teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a festival.
Muppet*Vision 3D set to close
“We know so many of you share our love for the Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster,” Disney said in a blog post.
“Plus, as the first Disney ride ever to feature the Muppets, there’s sure to be laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure and plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard.”
Earlier this month, Disney World confirmed a group of evil characters for its new villains land at Magic Kingdom.
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