Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is packed full of references, Easter eggs, and special props. Here’s everything we’ve found so far. Gallery Case The gallery case curated by Yolanda the rat includes a replica of Kermit’s original “The Rainbow Connection” banjo. The real banjo was donated to the Walt Disney Archives by The … Read more
The former Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios appears to have been gutted to prepare for its transformation into Harryhausen’s from Monsters, Inc. Monstropolis Construction As we previously reported, many of the Muppets Courtyard buildings had been stripped to their studs, including the Mama Melrose’s facade. It’s now clear much of the building’s … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed four new permits for Monstropolis, the new Monsters, Inc. land under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, covering set and signage installation. Monstropolis Theming Permits Two permits are for 365 Cypress Dr, the address of the former MuppetVision 3D theater. The venue will become the Glob theater, according to concept art. One … Read more
Crew members are installing insulation on the exterior of The Glob theater in Monstropolis, formerly home of MuppetVision 3D. Monstropolis Construction Exterior brick work was stripped from the theater’s facade a few weeks ago, leaving large gaps above the entrance and on the clock tower. Concept art indicates these areas will eventually be covered by … Read more
A special press event earlier today revealed some of the first new aesthetic changes guests will see along the interior of the rethemed Hollywood Studios attraction. Queue Posters Themed to The Muppets ‘Electric Mayhem’ Disney hosted a special “listening party” media event in New York City on the morning of Monday, April 13, to announce … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a Notice of Commencement for the installation of set elements at the former MuppetVision 3D theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The theater will be home to a new Monsters, Inc. experience as part of the Monstropolis land. MuppetVision 3D Theater Permit The permit contracts scenic design company Adirondack Studios to … Read more
There’s more scaffolding in front of the former MuppetVision 3D theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Muppets Courtyard closed last summer to be reimagined into Monstropolis, a Monsters, Inc. land. Monstropolis Theater Construction Throughout February, brick was removed from the theater facade in preparation of a new marquee and decorations. This weekend, photographer bioreconstruction shared photos … Read more
MuppetVision 3D will be available for Apple Vision Pro VR Headsets, Orange Bird meet & greet character shirt among merchandise blooming for EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026, and Disney Store committed to fixing system and creating fair environment during Disney Pin Trading drops — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, … Read more
Brian Henson has revealed that the preserved film of MuppetVision 3D will be made available for Apple Vision Pro users and eventually other VR headsets. MuppetVision 3D Apple Vision As early as November 2024, Disney shared that it was exploring ways to preserve the MuppetVision 3D film ahead of its closure. In May 2025, Cast … Read more
There’s more scaffolding in the former Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and crews continue to remove brickwork and more from the various facades. Gonzo’s Royal Flush More scaffolding has been installed along the front of Gonzo’s Royal Flush, between the entrance and PizzeRizzo. In our last update, it was just on the side. Like … Read more
There’s new scaffolding in the former Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and crews continue to remove brickwork and more from the various facades. Gonzo’s Royal Flush Scaffolding is along the side of Gonzo’s Royal Flush, between the entrance and PizzeRizzo. Like the other buildings in Muppets Courtyard, Gonzo’s Royal Flush will be reimagined for … Read more
Brick removal has moved from the theater entrance to the clock tower of the former MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Roof elements are almost gone as well. The area is being turned into a Monsters, Inc. Monstropolis land, and a new show is coming to the theater. MuppetVision Brick Removal Brick removal began about … Read more
The construction walls around Muppets Courtyard — soon-to-be Monstropolis — at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been moved forward more as crews strip the bricks from the former MuppetVision 3D facade. Muppets Courtyard Construction The construction walls now jut out several feet into the “road” of Grand Avenue, over the sidewalk. There is still plenty of walking space … Read more
A crane now towers over Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It will be used for vertical construction of the new Monsters, Inc. door roller-coaster. Monsters, Inc. Coaster Construction We saw the boom crane from the parking lot but it’s also visible inside the park. It’s located where the door coaster show building is under construction. Though foundational … Read more
Another prop from the defunct Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been spotted in The Muppet Show revival special that debuted on ABC and Disney+ last week. PizzeRizzo Prop Featured The first prop noticed in the special was a Muppet Labs sign from MuppetVision 3D, and this Easter egg was posted by X user @Shishagumi, giving … Read more
Crews are working on the facades of the former Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and they have removed some of the paneling that was there previously. MuppetVision 3D Theater The facade of the show building is getting a Monstropolis retheme, and crews have been working at the very top of the building for the … Read more
