When Disney began teasing a raft ofincoming update and upgradesfor its base parks at D23 over the summertime , amid the spectacle , fans began wondering justwhereall these new additions were going to go , even withDisney ’s long - term plansto expand both parks over the next decade and beyond . One persistent trouble at Disney World was that time was limited for the beloved Muppets attractiveness Muppet*Vision three-D – and now , those fears have been confirmed .
This morningDisney foretell ( viaThe Wrap ) that MuppetVision 3-D would fold to make room for a newMonsters Inc.attraction in Disney Hollywood Studios previously announce at D23 , a coaster inspired by the climax of the picture , that will now posture at the affectionateness of an integral section of Hollywood Studios theme around theMonstersmovieverse , including a theater show that will replace MuppetVision 3D. “ As we move forth with these change , we are sustain creative conversation and explore ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for lover to enjoy in the future , ” the Disney Parks Blog statement about the closure reads in part .
One of the uncommon small-arm ofMuppetsexperiences at either of the chief US Disney Parks , MuppetVision 3-D open in 1991 as a hybrid intermixture of 3D movie , animatronic puppetry , and live carrying into action – and while it was meant to be the first ofseveralMuppetscollaborationsat the commons , it ultimately would become one of the finalMuppetsprojectsJim Henson instantly worked onbefore his tragic passing the year prior to hatchway . The Anaheim - free-base edition of MuppetVision 3D at Disney California Adventure close in 2014 , bequeath the East Coast version as a holdout up until now , a stalwart even as Disney at large – subject parks division or otherwise – has largely struggledwith what it should do with theMuppets .
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The closure of MuppetVision 3D , however , is not the complete death of the Muppets at Walt Disney World , however . Part of the declaration of MuppetVision ’s closing was confirmation thatthe Electric Mayhemand a few more of their muppet protagonist would be part of a new overlay theme for Rock ‘ n ’ Roller Coaster , currently theme around the band Aerosmith , notice the first actual drive at the Disney parks to feature the Muppets in some capacity . Sure , it ’s not an original , Muppets - specific experience like Muppet*Vision three-D was , but at least Kermit and friend are n’t wholly exiting the parks altogether .
knead on theMonsters Inc.land is put to begin sometime in 2025 , so you ’ve still get a little time to lead on over to Walt Disney World in Orlando and bid farewell to both Muppet*Vision 3D and Aerosmith . We ’ll bring you more on Disney ’s plans for the parks as and when we learn them .
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