I agree with Jack that if disney is going to place it in Muppets courtyard, they have to move MuppetVision elsewhere. I'd prefer it stay in Hollywood Studios and it moves to one of the underutilized stage show areas. Maybe even the theater right next to Mickey and Minnie's runaway railway they used for showing mickey mouse cartoons
Speaking of the Muppets...it'd be REALLY cool if they reopened the souvenir shop as a "Build Your Own Muppet!" Imagine the popularity of that! I'D certainly love to build a Muppet or two!
I could see it being just as expensive as the lightsaber thing is over in galaxy’s edge. However it would be a great alternative for those who want to create their own souvenir but aren’t fans of Star Wars.
I agree that they don’t do enough with that area. Everyone loves the muppet 3D show but the rest of the land (shop and pizza Rizzo) could use some revamping for sure. There is so much you could do with the muppets IP and I feel it is largely unexplored.
As a puppet enthusiast dating a Muppet fanatic and besties with 2 other puppet enthusiasts, I now NEED this! I think people would love it! They could also do it as an end of day pickup thing where a puppet maker takes your picture and works on your look alike puppet during the day. But DIY would be so cool!
Muppets 3D is a MUST for me and my family. Every. Single. Time. I've been going to this attraction since I was 5 years old. I love seeing my nieces and nephews experiencing this wonderful show for the first time. Everyone enjoys it.
I know a cast member friend who works in those offices right behind animation courtyard. Apparently, a few weeks before D23, him and his team were told they’d be getting relocated sometime in the new year. Don’t know how true this is, but it definitely makes me believe Animation Courtyard is the spot.
Please don’t kill Muppet*Vision 3D, Disney! It’s already frustrating enough you hardly use this IP anymore (seriously, just give them back to the Henson company), don’t get rid of the last project Jim Henson worked on.
Especially since muppet vision was the last muppet film Jim Henson was ever involved with before he died it is literally a piece of history and Disney would have to have a major screw lose if they were to replace it
In an interview at D23, Frank Oz expressed a clear optimism about the future of The Muppets, SPECIFICALLY because of "new leadership." I doubt he'd say that if he thought for a second his best friend's final project was gonna get bulldozed away. PLUS, lest we forget, the theater seats were JUST upgraded. Why would they do that if they were going to replace it?
I'd be careful relying on the seats refurb as an argument. My experience, not with Disney, has taught me to never rely on refurbs as a metric for security. Consider that the seats refurb may have been commissioned when this was still 'blue sky' and likely cost a pittance of what Monsters Inc. land will cost.
I just wish he were still involved creatively. Frank is a bit of a curmudgeon but he's the only one that's been able to express the needs of character the Muppets have been lacking and if he were on board I'd be immediately excited for whatever they announce next
We need to remember that Muppet Vision 3D is one of Jim Henson’s last projects before he died in 1990 so replacing it with the Monsters, Inc land would be very heartbreaking. Plus Star Wars Launch Bay is housed in the former Magic of Disney Animation which opened in 1989 until it closed in 2004 and parts of the building is now mostly empty animation rooms so it would make absolutely sense to replace it with Monsters, Inc land.
@LORDJONATHANLADYJASMINE Star Tours is the best Star Wars ride and the Indy stunt show is still unique in that it's a stunt show about movie making. The border of MIL can easily cut off before the building with the Walt show.
@@conehead4248 My vote is wholeheartedly Animation Courtyard because then you can take the Little Mermaid theatre and turn it into a version of "Put That Thing Back Where it Came From or So Help Me"
I know, all this panic, I mean how does one fit a whole roller coaster in the theater footprint. Also, Muppets is one of the few family friendly attractions for kids of all ages.
When I worked at DHS I would hear 3 main complaints from guests, and this was constant: 1. “Why is Rock’n Rollercoaster down?” 2. “Why did they replace the Great Movie Ride?” and “Why is the Muppet store closed/where is muppet merchandise?”. The last being a very popular question from younger folks and especially from folks from the UK. I got it almost every other day. People want more Muppets, I think they would be making a huge mistake by axing the only Muppets related thing in the park, and a horrible act of disrespect to the Jim Henson company and Legacy. I know many people have mentioned it here, but it was Jim Henson’s last project before he passed, but I also want to mention that Muppets Courtyard was already a rolled back version of the promised Muppet land that was in the works when Henson was alive. After his death, the WD company did a lot of disrespectful things in regard to that agreement with Henson and permanently marred the two companies relationships over greed. So, this would seem like the most disrespectful act after all the WD company has put them through. Also, who on earth would want to get rid of both Muppet Vision and Mama Melroses? Seems like a poor choice to me. Also, I’m not sure how bad it’s gotten recently but many of the buildings in animation courtyard have mold in them. Primarily the building used for The Little Mermaid and the previous Studio Store/Playhouse Disney Shop. Ive heard its so bad that it has to be gutted, so the smart idea would be to squish alot of those buildings, even though it would be sad for us Disney’s MGM Studios fans, but it would be way easier. Also the positioning of Harry Hausen’s in the concept art would fit nicely in the spot that the Playhouse Disney Dance party is in now, which used to be the Soundstage restaurant. Much of that infrastructure for the SSR is actually still there, it’s used primarily for food prep at the moment, but it would easy to push that kitchen staff elsewhere. In conclusion, let’s hope that they make the more fan oriented/economical decision and leave Muppets be. Keeping my fingers crossed that my favorite attraction stays standing. 🤞
KEEP MUPPET VISION 3D!!! Animation Courtyard DESPERATELY needs a revamp. The Disney Junior show can be moved to a different soundstage, and the entrance to Voyage of the Little Mermaid can be re-routed if need be. Jim Henson's last project is a major reason I keep visiting Hollywood Studios. We need to ADD capacity to the parks!
Disney Jr moved elsewhere, Laugh Floor moves in. -- Tomorrowland is free for a revamp. Why not Disney Jr moved to the outside theatre in the mornings, then theatre shows later?
As a former cast member that has worked in the muppets area, it practically touches cast parking which was already significantly reduced for star cruiser. There is a lot more unused space behind Launch Bay.
I should also say the “office space” behind launch bay it’s mostly abandon at this point. Very few cast members operate out of the building and a lot of it was already relocated to celebration.
It makes no sense to put it in Muppet Vision. If it's in the Animation courtyard, that is a dead space and this will place Monsters Inc right by its Pixar counterpart Toy Story Land.
I visot Muppetvision 3D every time I go to Hollywood Studios. Animation Courtyard is a shell of its former self. Let the monsters have it and leave the Muppets alone!
I have a lot of fond memories of Animation Courtyard. I did my college program and worked there. With that said, it’s time to let animation Courtyard go. Every time I go back I just think of how sad it is now. It’s depressing there.
It wouldn’t be terrible IF the Muppets were moved to a more prominent location and, as you say, “plussed” with a new/additional show attraction: 1. Move Muppets to Animation Courtyard and add a Muppet themed flat ride in the area (Studios) 2. Muppets to Magic Kingdom in Hall of Presidents (Great Moments show and meet and greets with muppet characters in windows - not walk around) 3. Muppets to EPCOT at Imagination Pavilion - bringing back Dreamfinder as a kind of Jim Henson type figure and keeping Figment (of course) 4. Bring back California Adventure or Disneyland
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS SAYING: In Hollywood Studios, turn Animation Courtyard into Muppets Courtyard. Move Muppetvision to the Little Mermaid building, and replace Launch Bay and Disney Jr. with The Great Muppets Movie Ride.
For Monsters Inc: Use the entire swath of land from Star Wars Launch Bay (remove it), the entire Animation building (white roof on Google Earth image- remove it), and the parking lot (remove it) behind Sunset Ranch Market. And as an aside, get rid of ALL the OLD ANIMATION STUDIOS office buildings inside the park. The animation studios are long gone. Is this a theme park or an office complex? KEEP Muppets and ADD a better Muppet experience where the giant boarded up gift shop sits. Put a dark ride in it for the littles and ADD a splash pad around the fountain. But do NOT remove MUPPETS for MONSTERS. Remove defunct animation studio office space and open up the backside of Sunset Blvd.
I agree that the main problem holding Hollywood Studios back is the fact that Disney is trying to shoehorn new lands into a park full of giant boxy soundstages. Disney needs to start planning NOW for the future, which means all new attractions built today need to be in places that won't get in the way of future expansion. Look at what Universal is doing with Epic Universe--every themed land is built in such a way that it could be completely demolished and replaced without affecting the rest of the park at all.
Animation courtyard all the way. There's nothing in there currently. Plus by using AC you could help improve the the flow of the park. A circular guest flow would be the most underrated upside of this whole project.
I hope it’s gonna be animation courtyard. It’s not really a used area plus they could make a second entrance over by the tower of terror by the market area. Definitely hope they don’t get rid of the muppets. I actually would like them to do more muppet stuff
Keep the Muppets!!!!!! They are timeless and a classic and have been loved by generations of kids of all ages. Open up the Muppets gift shop again, this can be combined with Monsters Inc…
MuppetVision 3D is my second place go-to attraction after Midway Mania. Maybe Im old, but it’s just good old fun. Keep this around and develop Animation Courtyard. Seems like more space to create a Montropolis cityscape.
Animation courtyard is a no brainer. I wonder if they could move MI Laugh Floor over to the Disney junior dance show building??? Really open up Tomorrowland.
I don’t think Muppets area has much to worry about. The model for Monster Inc “door coaster” looks to be too wide to fit in that space plus have room for the shops, restaurants, etc.
My vote is wholeheartedly Animation Courtyard because then you can take the Little Mermaid theatre and turn it into a version of "Put That Thing Back Where it Came From or So Help Me"
I am for the Monsters Inc land going into animation courtyard. There isn't much going on there. I am a big fan of the Muppetvision 3D show! I am very excited about the Monsters Inc door coaster, but feel that Muppets need to stay! We can have both!
I want Muppets to stay for sure. I'm trying to get my partner to the parks and he loves Muppets! Also I swear if they make a Monsters Inc restaurant and its not the sushi restaurant, I'll cry
I love the Muppets and would hate to see them removed in favor of the Monster's Inc. ride. Animation Courtyard has not been a meaningful experience for me since the animation studio tour was removed, so the Monster's Inc. coaster in that area would be a big improvement. Let's hope the executives are willing to spend the extra money to put it there.
Disney, DO NOT get rid of Muppets!! Animation courtyard is the obvious choice. We literally don't ever even go over there. It kind of feels like a wasteland. It's the perfect spot for Monstropolous!
Even though I wasn't aware of how big the office space was behind Launch Bay, I'd still 100% put Monstropolis in Animation Courtyard. If they need to move the office in order to do so...well... ...there is that newly empty building that was too expensive for guests to go to just outside of Galaxy's Edge...
Yes, moving that office building shouldn’t be a concern. Sooner or later they are going to have to move it. The park would be much improved if Sunset Blvd was not a dead end
Animation courtyard makes the most sense, and it's no loss since we have so much room for Star Wars! I really hope they give some love to the Muppets area and open the merch location back up - and I would LOVE for the Hall of Snooze to be told by the Muppets in Libery Square!!!!
I think it'd be fun to have a Monstropolis parallel version of Sunset Blvd, using that expansion space behind Launch Bay. Launch Bay seems out of place and I agree if they are to keep the exhibits, they fit better in Galaxy's Edge. Better balance for the park too since all the Pixar will be on the same side.
Muppet Vision area is a great place for parents to take little ones and "cool off" Air condition 🥶. Don't take the relaxation area away from parents. Move it to Animation studio area.
Imo its a no brainer that this world has to go into animation courtyard, when I just think about the layout of HS and thinking back to when I went last year, the Animation Courtyard side is a deadzone with the nearest ride being Runnaway Railway. Plus removing a smaller attraction in a park that already has few attractions would seem stupid, legacy aside, because if we do consider legacy, thats Jim Henson's final works ever, and Disney still clearly cares about the Muppets IP considering the D+ show and the panel they just had at D23, and I've been seeing more muppet merch and muppets on social media as well.
Why not relocate Monsters Inc laugh floor to the Little Mermaid show building? Also, Disney might be looking into using the Muppets Courtyard space as a future expansion plot for Galaxy’s Edge, likely a Mandalorian mini land.
There should be no discussion about this. Hollywood Studios needs capacity more than every other park. They should not take away two attractions for one
You could look at how they handled the Galactic Starcruiser closure for some hints here, where they announced its closing very abruptly to make sure it was in line with the fiscal quarter, despite having ad plans and reservations booked beyond the closing date. This isn't the exact same scenario, but I think the fact that they announced that they were doing this Monsters Inc land without, apparently, knowing where it was going, to the point where they showed off concept art that implied two wildly different locations...sort of implies that they announced a bunch of projects for D23 with the idea that they'd "figure it out later." Plenty of rides in theme park history get refurbed shortly before they shut down. Sometimes it's because in the process of doing the refurb, they find more expensive problems, and sometimes, someone at the top of the company just makes a call with very short notice. Also, the infrastructure concerns they're thinking of with the office might still be more expensive than eating the cost of the refurb. Personally, it seems like a pretty obvious choice to keep the Muppets where they are (and give the area more love in the wake of this big public outcry) and put the Monsters Inc land where nobody really goes in the park, but Disney is going to...make the choices that make the most financial sense to them, whether or not it's always super great for the people who visit the parks.
I personally think they should have the Monster’s Inc. land replace Star Wars Launch Bay and part of the Animation Courtyard so it can be a nice neighboring land to Toy Story Land, considering that area isn’t utilized as much following the release of _The Force Awakens_ I really hope Disney doesn’t shut down _Muppet•Vision 3D_
Disney could think outside the box and keep both of them. Simply put, I see a parking lot on the other side of a small road behind Muppet Courtyard. I believe that is mostly cast member parking, so build a parking structure and then you get a whole new expansion pad for Monster's Inc.
I totally agree that Muppets should be off limits. Go with the dead space in Animation Courtyard. This is off topic but your son dressed up as Kermit was just so adorable!
If they make muppet vision 3D available for purchase, I'd like to see it in VR as an option, kind of like Defunctland. It wouldn't be perfect, but it would potentially be the best way to preserve the attraction outside of the parks.
Tough To Be A Bug, Captain EO, MuppetVision, all the Circlerama movies - they should all show up in Disney+ and would work amazing in Vision Pro like the other 3D movies do.
Animation Courtyard. It just makes more sense. They've already upset the fanbase to the point where it wouldn't surprise me if they relocate Cars at Magic Kingdom, and the last thing they want is an outcry over the Muppets.
I'm pretty sure others have thrown it around before, but what if they start building parking garages for the park? It'd make a lot more space for the park to expand. There'll be problems with how long it'd take and where to put them of course, but I think it would work pretty well.
Randall Boggs, one of Pixar's greatest antagonists, he didn't stay gone. He returned in Monsters At Work. Time for all the bonus Monsters, Inc. stories I found in a book someplace to become a reality along with all the bonus Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Incredibles, Cars, WALL-E, Up and Brave stories too.
100% agree with you. Do NOT get rid of The Muppets. But not only can you get rid of Launch Bay but you can get rid of the shopping building on the left and on the right you can get rid of the Disney Junior show.
@@himynameiscorey Having Star Tours outside Galaxy's Edge is unfortunate. Maybe they can re-theme Star Tours as the Great Muppets Movie Ride... You would be getting on a tour bus in Hollywood and it would be a crazy adventure with Gonzo behind the wheel, etc.
I was under the impression the Monster's Inc Land would go where Rock N Rollercoaster is. All you would have to do is destroy the queue and there's the space for your mini-land.
Hopefully Tom Corless has it right rhat Muppets 3D is safe. If not - seriously, when will Disney learn that taking away a beloved attraction to mske room for a new one is useless? It's a wash at best. Abd it certainly doesn't add any capacity to the park, which all the Disney parks ate sorrly in need of. ADD new attractions don't REPLACE them!
My little brain would be very happy with as much major Star Wars stuff being collected in Galaxy’s Edge as possible, honestly, Launch Bay is lovely but I absolutely think everything in it could be way better utilized and attract a lot more people within the land itself
Charlie Day who voiced Art also voiced the Mario character, Luigi. Alfred Molina who voiced Professor Knight also voiced Double Dan (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and played Otto Octavius (Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man: No Way Home) Maxim Horvath (The Sorcerer's Apprentice) and Crockett Johnson's narration voice (Harold and the Purple Crayon). Helen Mirren who voiced Dean Abagail Hardscrabble also played Mother Ginger (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms).
Great video, as always. I think there is a potential great spot for Monstroplis that hasn't been discussed much. If you go past Star Tours and Backlot Express where parades end, there is a pretty big area back there. There are a couple of buildings there shown on Bing Maps as Cast Costuming and Cast Services and then a parking lot. If those labels are accurate, it seems to me like those cast services could be moved elsewhere and then build Monstropolis in that area taking some of the parking as well.
Mike and Sulley never got into the Scare Program again like Doc Hudson never raced again. But the rest of Oozma Kappa did as they got expelled from Monsters University, but Tyler Tuskmon graduated the university successfully.
I've already been confident from the beginning that it will be Animation Courtyard, but last night something hit me that made me even more sure: Mama Melrose (and to a lesser extent Pizza Rizzo). I think we all expect Harryhausen's, but I can't imagine them entirely changing the menu and retheming Mama Melrose. Maybe it could be quick service and replace Rizzo but either way I think Mama Melrose has to stay as is. Meanwhile Animation Courtyard doesn't have a restaurant, and if they build out using the space behind and around the Launch Bay there's easily space for it there, and that's adding another dining option rather than just retheming existing ones.
Monsters Inc. should indeed go where Star Wars Launch Bay and the Office Buildings are. That area looks so bad right now. If Muppetvision stays where it is, I think they should open up the store and sell some Muppet merchandise. As for the Hall of Presidents, I'm wondering if they would ever turn it into a Legend of Sleepy Hollow attraction of some sort. They just added an Ichabod Crane shadow effect in Liberty Square, and I'm noticing more and more merchandise lately (Funko Pops and a Board Game).
I, too, hope they locate it in Animation Courtyard. I’ve heard others say that not only Muppetvision3D would go, but also Star Tours and they are two of my favorites. I was thinking they could relocate the Disney Junior show to the old Who Wants to be a Millionaire showbuilding. The inside would probably have to gutted and rethemed, but right now it’s just a waste of space. Then they’d have lots more space in animation courtyard. They could run the Little Mermaid show during construction and when the construction’s done they can retheme it to Monsters Inc. like you said, Jack. I’ve been waiting for you to come out with a commentary on this, because everybody else seems to just whine about it, but nobody else talks about the pros and cons like you do.
They need to build this in Animation Courtyard. That’s a bunch of wasted space that could use an upgrade. My family loves the Muppets and would be beyond bummed if that got axed to make room for monsters.
Peter Sohn who played Scott Squibbles also directed The Good Dinosaur and voiced its character, Forrest Woodbush and also voiced the sketch version of Russell (George and AJ) and Sox (Lightyear). He even did the commentary for Partly Cloudy.
Well said Jack, you read my mind with Star Wars Launch bay which I have been thinking since your last two videos. I half the time do not see what the land were Star Wars Lauch Bay is while everyone is diverted to Galexys Edge. Muppits is very good. I think the Monsters Ink ride would match very well to Disneys Animation Court Yard. It would help create more guests to the park and make the Animation Courtyard be almost like another land being built as its fairly empty for guests at present. It would be a big mistake to remove Muppits and put it were Hall of Presidents is as Walt Disney had a dream for Animal Kingdome around the history of presidents mainly President Lincon.
Ok I figured it out. That solves everything. And for my background and insight… I used to work at the Drawn to Animation show back in 2005, and I remember seeing how the Animation tour used to work with the real artists houses in the attached office building. When I worked there the whole building was vacant and empty. Not sure if anyone ever moved in and since production has completely left the Studios I don’t think it is. So here’s my thought. 1) return the animation tour to its former glory and showcase movie props and show the “art of animation” again. Knowing how popular the animation building at DCA is, this is a no brainer. And I know what you’re thinking… “That’s what One Man’s Dream is for.”And you’re right. Basically MOVE all of OMD to the animation building, putting the theater inside the massive vacant animation studio/office. Which then allows you to… 2) Tear down/repurpose current OMD location (maybe even Little Mermaid) to act as the “gateway” to Monstropolis. Think Diagon Alley at USO. 3) Use the massive parking structure as location for roller coaster show building as we know the sight lines for Toy Story Land cover that. 4) Use the other part of office building as facade or shops for monstropolis. 5) enjoy all that DHS has to offer with only taking out Star Wars Launch Bay and maybe VOTLM.
I can make my peace with the demise of the ‘Grand Avenue’ Muppet yard, but ONLY if they use the opportunity to give us a bigger and better proper Muppets land in exchange. It’s been on the chopping block ever since Galaxy’s Edge was first announced, but I’ll never forgive them if they take away our Muppets. Muppetvision is ALL we have left of the Muppets in the parks.
Animation Courtyard is where Monstropolis belongs. If anything, we need MORE Muppets representation in the parks, such as the not yet built Great Muppets Movie Ride! Also, Disney could try to create a larger Pixar area by connecting Monstropolis to Pixar Place and Toy Story Land. 🤔
I feel like the building's of Monstropolis can have a visual language that flows well into the Hollywood-style Sunset Boulevard. The transition between the two could be relatively seamless, and they would not have to theme the back side of the show building as it would match Rock N Rollercoaster.
Jack, do you think that Disney has been thinking of opening a muppets attraction in Epcot American Pavilion for years, possibly why they themed the restaurant to Sam the Eagle? I would personally love this option.
Animation academy makes a lot of sense. Behind the Launch Bay building, towards the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster building, is a cast parking lot. Part of that could be sacrificed to make room for the Monsters Inc ride building. That would open up room for a larger outdoor area for Monstropolis and maybe make room for a restaurant. How great would it be to have Harryhausens in Monstropolis?
John Goodman who voiced James P. Sullivan also played Fred Flintstone (The Flintstones (live-action)), Baloo the Bear (The Jungle Book 2), Big Daddy Le Bouff (The Princess and the Frog) and starred in Kong: Skull Island. I will hire him to voice Derrick.
Screw Star Wars launch bay and screw that office building, the fact they still have an office building taking up valuable space in the park that could be used for a ride is a slap in the face to visitors
I don't want to lose Muppets 3d, but I do like the concept art from that area better. The other concept looks mostly like a parking lot in front of Monsters Inc building, hopefully they do use animation courtyard and have more of a monstropolis feel in the execution. The offices should be relocated to the star cruiser, plenty of unused space there lol.
Animation Courtyard is the no brainer to me for the space alone. It would be absolutely awful if they got rid of Jim Henson’s last project.
But how that little mermaid show is opening soon
I agree with Jack that if disney is going to place it in Muppets courtyard, they have to move MuppetVision elsewhere. I'd prefer it stay in Hollywood Studios and it moves to one of the underutilized stage show areas. Maybe even the theater right next to Mickey and Minnie's runaway railway they used for showing mickey mouse cartoons
I heard that there’s people trying to get Muppet vision 3-D to be a historic landmark
Speaking of the Muppets...it'd be REALLY cool if they reopened the souvenir shop as a "Build Your Own Muppet!" Imagine the popularity of that! I'D certainly love to build a Muppet or two!
I could see it being just as expensive as the lightsaber thing is over in galaxy’s edge. However it would be a great alternative for those who want to create their own souvenir but aren’t fans of Star Wars.
Sounds like a potential partnership with something like build a bear.
I agree that they don’t do enough with that area. Everyone loves the muppet 3D show but the rest of the land (shop and pizza Rizzo) could use some revamping for sure. There is so much you could do with the muppets IP and I feel it is largely unexplored.
@@dand7490 Honestly, I'd rather seem them build the planned but never built The Great Muppet Movie Ride than Monsters Inc. Land.
As a puppet enthusiast dating a Muppet fanatic and besties with 2 other puppet enthusiasts, I now NEED this! I think people would love it! They could also do it as an end of day pickup thing where a puppet maker takes your picture and works on your look alike puppet during the day. But DIY would be so cool!
Muppets 3D is a MUST for me and my family. Every. Single. Time. I've been going to this attraction since I was 5 years old. I love seeing my nieces and nephews experiencing this wonderful show for the first time. Everyone enjoys it.
I know a cast member friend who works in those offices right behind animation courtyard. Apparently, a few weeks before D23, him and his team were told they’d be getting relocated sometime in the new year. Don’t know how true this is, but it definitely makes me believe Animation Courtyard is the spot.
Please don’t kill Muppet*Vision 3D, Disney! It’s already frustrating enough you hardly use this IP anymore (seriously, just give them back to the Henson company), don’t get rid of the last project Jim Henson worked on.
Henson Co. will launch a movie every 20 years ..come on
they would'nt dare
Especially since muppet vision was the last muppet film Jim Henson was ever involved with before he died it is literally a piece of history and Disney would have to have a major screw lose if they were to replace it
Muppet*Vision 3D should be a historical landmark
Yes! Please expand the Muppets or give them back!
In an interview at D23, Frank Oz expressed a clear optimism about the future of The Muppets, SPECIFICALLY because of "new leadership." I doubt he'd say that if he thought for a second his best friend's final project was gonna get bulldozed away. PLUS, lest we forget, the theater seats were JUST upgraded. Why would they do that if they were going to replace it?
Exactly!
I have seen it done
The same way they can scrap the new little mermaid show that they clearly released videos of if it goes into launch bay
I'd be careful relying on the seats refurb as an argument. My experience, not with Disney, has taught me to never rely on refurbs as a metric for security.
Consider that the seats refurb may have been commissioned when this was still 'blue sky' and likely cost a pittance of what Monsters Inc. land will cost.
I just wish he were still involved creatively. Frank is a bit of a curmudgeon but he's the only one that's been able to express the needs of character the Muppets have been lacking and if he were on board I'd be immediately excited for whatever they announce next
We need to remember that Muppet Vision 3D is one of Jim Henson’s last projects before he died in 1990 so replacing it with the Monsters, Inc land would be very heartbreaking.
Plus Star Wars Launch Bay is housed in the former Magic of Disney Animation which opened in 1989 until it closed in 2004 and parts of the building is now mostly empty animation rooms so it would make absolutely sense to replace it with Monsters, Inc land.
Animation courtyard feels like a no brainer. i don’t even know why they would consider something else.
@LORDJONATHANLADYJASMINE Star Tours is the best Star Wars ride and the Indy stunt show is still unique in that it's a stunt show about movie making. The border of MIL can easily cut off before the building with the Walt show.
I've heard there are very cushy offices within the Launch Bay building that the execs have been hesitant to get rid of
@LORDJONATHANLADYJASMINE I thought the parking lot was behind Muppetvision
@@conehead4248 My vote is wholeheartedly Animation Courtyard because then you can take the Little Mermaid theatre and turn it into a version of "Put That Thing Back Where it Came From or So Help Me"
I know, all this panic, I mean how does one fit a whole roller coaster in the theater footprint. Also, Muppets is one of the few family friendly attractions for kids of all ages.
dude the kermit baby costume is the most adorable thing I have ever seen
When I worked at DHS I would hear 3 main complaints from guests, and this was constant: 1. “Why is Rock’n Rollercoaster down?” 2. “Why did they replace the Great Movie Ride?” and “Why is the Muppet store closed/where is muppet merchandise?”. The last being a very popular question from younger folks and especially from folks from the UK. I got it almost every other day. People want more Muppets, I think they would be making a huge mistake by axing the only Muppets related thing in the park, and a horrible act of disrespect to the Jim Henson company and Legacy. I know many people have mentioned it here, but it was Jim Henson’s last project before he passed, but I also want to mention that Muppets Courtyard was already a rolled back version of the promised Muppet land that was in the works when Henson was alive. After his death, the WD company did a lot of disrespectful things in regard to that agreement with Henson and permanently marred the two companies relationships over greed. So, this would seem like the most disrespectful act after all the WD company has put them through. Also, who on earth would want to get rid of both Muppet Vision and Mama Melroses? Seems like a poor choice to me.
Also, I’m not sure how bad it’s gotten recently but many of the buildings in animation courtyard have mold in them. Primarily the building used for The Little Mermaid and the previous Studio Store/Playhouse Disney Shop. Ive heard its so bad that it has to be gutted, so the smart idea would be to squish alot of those buildings, even though it would be sad for us Disney’s MGM Studios fans, but it would be way easier. Also the positioning of Harry Hausen’s in the concept art would fit nicely in the spot that the Playhouse Disney Dance party is in now, which used to be the Soundstage restaurant. Much of that infrastructure for the SSR is actually still there, it’s used primarily for food prep at the moment, but it would easy to push that kitchen staff elsewhere.
In conclusion, let’s hope that they make the more fan oriented/economical decision and leave Muppets be. Keeping my fingers crossed that my favorite attraction stays standing. 🤞
Two of those main questions can be answered with one attraction and it’s gift shop:
The Great Muppets Movie Ride
Knowing Disney as of late, I bet they would axe the Muppets out if sheer spite to the Muppets company
yeah I hope Muppet Vision 3D doesn’t get removed either. It is true that this was Jim Henson’s final project he made before he passed away.
Me too
Disney stay away from Muppet Courtyard!!
Yeah it’s sacred!!
Don't touch our Muppets!
I agree! Muppets 3D is awesome! Pizzerizzo is cool too!
@@juliavbennet if they say they’re gonna destroy it, we should form an angry mob
KEEP MUPPET VISION 3D!!! Animation Courtyard DESPERATELY needs a revamp. The Disney Junior show can be moved to a different soundstage, and the entrance to Voyage of the Little Mermaid can be re-routed if need be. Jim Henson's last project is a major reason I keep visiting Hollywood Studios. We need to ADD capacity to the parks!
They want to take out star tours too..... The one great piece of star wars in that park
Disney Jr moved elsewhere, Laugh Floor moves in. -- Tomorrowland is free for a revamp.
Why not Disney Jr moved to the outside theatre in the mornings, then theatre shows later?
I have a question for you Is there a chance that American Dragon: Jake Long will return for a new series ?
As a former cast member that has worked in the muppets area, it practically touches cast parking which was already significantly reduced for star cruiser. There is a lot more unused space behind Launch Bay.
I should also say the “office space” behind launch bay it’s mostly abandon at this point. Very few cast members operate out of the building and a lot of it was already relocated to celebration.
It makes no sense to put it in Muppet Vision. If it's in the Animation courtyard, that is a dead space and this will place Monsters Inc right by its Pixar counterpart Toy Story Land.
I visot Muppetvision 3D every time I go to Hollywood Studios. Animation Courtyard is a shell of its former self. Let the monsters have it and leave the Muppets alone!
I have a lot of fond memories of Animation Courtyard. I did my college program and worked there. With that said, it’s time to let animation Courtyard go. Every time I go back I just think of how sad it is now. It’s depressing there.
11:36 DISNEY PLEAAASE WE NEED TO SEE THE STAGE SHOW PERFORMED AT THE END OF MONSTERS INC IRL🙏🙏 “put that thing back where it came from or so help me!”
AGREED!
I’d love to see that too!!
It wouldn’t be terrible IF the Muppets were moved to a more prominent location and, as you say, “plussed” with a new/additional show attraction:
1. Move Muppets to Animation Courtyard and add a Muppet themed flat ride in the area (Studios)
2. Muppets to Magic Kingdom in Hall of Presidents (Great Moments show and meet and greets with muppet characters in windows - not walk around)
3. Muppets to EPCOT at Imagination Pavilion - bringing back Dreamfinder as a kind of Jim Henson type figure and keeping Figment (of course)
4. Bring back California Adventure or Disneyland
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS SAYING: In Hollywood Studios, turn Animation Courtyard into Muppets Courtyard. Move Muppetvision to the Little Mermaid building, and replace Launch Bay and Disney Jr. with The Great Muppets Movie Ride.
Would never happen
For Monsters Inc: Use the entire swath of land from Star Wars Launch Bay (remove it), the entire Animation building (white roof on Google Earth image- remove it), and the parking lot (remove it) behind Sunset Ranch Market. And as an aside, get rid of ALL the OLD ANIMATION STUDIOS office buildings inside the park. The animation studios are long gone. Is this a theme park or an office complex? KEEP Muppets and ADD a better Muppet experience where the giant boarded up gift shop sits. Put a dark ride in it for the littles and ADD a splash pad around the fountain. But do NOT remove MUPPETS for MONSTERS. Remove defunct animation studio office space and open up the backside of Sunset Blvd.
I agree that the main problem holding Hollywood Studios back is the fact that Disney is trying to shoehorn new lands into a park full of giant boxy soundstages. Disney needs to start planning NOW for the future, which means all new attractions built today need to be in places that won't get in the way of future expansion. Look at what Universal is doing with Epic Universe--every themed land is built in such a way that it could be completely demolished and replaced without affecting the rest of the park at all.
Animation courtyard all the way. There's nothing in there currently. Plus by using AC you could help improve the the flow of the park. A circular guest flow would be the most underrated upside of this whole project.
I hope it’s gonna be animation courtyard. It’s not really a used area plus they could make a second entrance over by the tower of terror by the market area. Definitely hope they don’t get rid of the muppets. I actually would like them to do more muppet stuff
One thing to consider is where the Disney Jr Show is now, was originally a quick service restaurant and the kitchen is still there
Keep the Muppets!!!!!! They are timeless and a classic and have been loved by generations of kids of all ages. Open up the Muppets gift shop again, this can be combined with Monsters Inc…
MuppetVision 3D is my second place go-to attraction after Midway Mania. Maybe Im old, but it’s just good old fun. Keep this around and develop Animation Courtyard. Seems like more space to create a Montropolis cityscape.
Animation courtyard is a no brainer. I wonder if they could move MI Laugh Floor over to the Disney junior dance show building??? Really open up Tomorrowland.
Animation Courtyard makes most sense, there’s a ton of space behind it, and it wouldn’t remove something that anyone would miss.
I hope that Monstropolis replaces Animation Courtyard
Me too
Muppet vision 3D is sacred
They better not replace it, that’s like destroying the Walt Disney and Mickey mouse statue in front of the castle
I don’t think Muppets area has much to worry about. The model for Monster Inc “door coaster” looks to be too wide to fit in that space plus have room for the shops, restaurants, etc.
My vote is wholeheartedly Animation Courtyard because then you can take the Little Mermaid theatre and turn it into a version of "Put That Thing Back Where it Came From or So Help Me"
Needs to go in animation courtyard. Making that area Pixar land-like.
I am for the Monsters Inc land going into animation courtyard. There isn't much going on there. I am a big fan of the Muppetvision 3D show! I am very excited about the Monsters Inc door coaster, but feel that Muppets need to stay! We can have both!
I LOVE the Muppets!!! Can't go there! Add Merch! We'd love it! Don't replace, add!
I want Muppets to stay for sure. I'm trying to get my partner to the parks and he loves Muppets! Also I swear if they make a Monsters Inc restaurant and its not the sushi restaurant, I'll cry
We want BOTH a monster restaurant AND Harryhausen's Sushi. :)
I’d say , use the empty space… don’t take away anything. Only add
I love the Muppets and would hate to see them removed in favor of the Monster's Inc. ride. Animation Courtyard has not been a meaningful experience for me since the animation studio tour was removed, so the Monster's Inc. coaster in that area would be a big improvement. Let's hope the executives are willing to spend the extra money to put it there.
Disney, DO NOT get rid of Muppets!! Animation courtyard is the obvious choice. We literally don't ever even go over there. It kind of feels like a wasteland. It's the perfect spot for Monstropolous!
Who even goes to animation courtyard, I forgot about that. Muppets is so perfectly done.
Even though I wasn't aware of how big the office space was behind Launch Bay, I'd still 100% put Monstropolis in Animation Courtyard. If they need to move the office in order to do so...well...
...there is that newly empty building that was too expensive for guests to go to just outside of Galaxy's Edge...
Yes, moving that office building shouldn’t be a concern. Sooner or later they are going to have to move it. The park would be much improved if Sunset Blvd was not a dead end
Animation courtyard makes the most sense, and it's no loss since we have so much room for Star Wars! I really hope they give some love to the Muppets area and open the merch location back up - and I would LOVE for the Hall of Snooze to be told by the Muppets in Libery Square!!!!
I think it'd be fun to have a Monstropolis parallel version of Sunset Blvd, using that expansion space behind Launch Bay. Launch Bay seems out of place and I agree if they are to keep the exhibits, they fit better in Galaxy's Edge. Better balance for the park too since all the Pixar will be on the same side.
Muppet Vision area is a great place for parents to take little ones and "cool off" Air condition 🥶. Don't take the relaxation area away from parents. Move it to Animation studio area.
Imo its a no brainer that this world has to go into animation courtyard, when I just think about the layout of HS and thinking back to when I went last year, the Animation Courtyard side is a deadzone with the nearest ride being Runnaway Railway. Plus removing a smaller attraction in a park that already has few attractions would seem stupid, legacy aside, because if we do consider legacy, thats Jim Henson's final works ever, and Disney still clearly cares about the Muppets IP considering the D+ show and the panel they just had at D23, and I've been seeing more muppet merch and muppets on social media as well.
Please put Monsters Land in Animation Courtyard. I really want to love this project without any caveats.
Why not relocate Monsters Inc laugh floor to the Little Mermaid show building?
Also, Disney might be looking into using the Muppets Courtyard space as a future expansion plot for Galaxy’s Edge, likely a Mandalorian mini land.
There should be no discussion about this. Hollywood Studios needs capacity more than every other park. They should not take away two attractions for one
Didn’t they replace all the chairs at muppets? Wouldn’t they know in advance not to spend money on chairs when it would be demolished?
You could look at how they handled the Galactic Starcruiser closure for some hints here, where they announced its closing very abruptly to make sure it was in line with the fiscal quarter, despite having ad plans and reservations booked beyond the closing date. This isn't the exact same scenario, but I think the fact that they announced that they were doing this Monsters Inc land without, apparently, knowing where it was going, to the point where they showed off concept art that implied two wildly different locations...sort of implies that they announced a bunch of projects for D23 with the idea that they'd "figure it out later."
Plenty of rides in theme park history get refurbed shortly before they shut down. Sometimes it's because in the process of doing the refurb, they find more expensive problems, and sometimes, someone at the top of the company just makes a call with very short notice. Also, the infrastructure concerns they're thinking of with the office might still be more expensive than eating the cost of the refurb.
Personally, it seems like a pretty obvious choice to keep the Muppets where they are (and give the area more love in the wake of this big public outcry) and put the Monsters Inc land where nobody really goes in the park, but Disney is going to...make the choices that make the most financial sense to them, whether or not it's always super great for the people who visit the parks.
I personally think they should have the Monster’s Inc. land replace Star Wars Launch Bay and part of the Animation Courtyard so it can be a nice neighboring land to Toy Story Land, considering that area isn’t utilized as much following the release of _The Force Awakens_
I really hope Disney doesn’t shut down _Muppet•Vision 3D_
We go to Muppets every.single.time.
It is beloved by the whole intergenerational crew. Removing the attraction would be devastating.
Disney could think outside the box and keep both of them. Simply put, I see a parking lot on the other side of a small road behind Muppet Courtyard. I believe that is mostly cast member parking, so build a parking structure and then you get a whole new expansion pad for Monster's Inc.
I think Monsters Inc. land should be put in Animation Courtyard. The section would almost be like a Pixar area because it is near Toy Story land.
I really hope they don't get rid of muppet vision. If they do, it would be the worst thing they have done other than closing the great movie ride
I truly don’t understand why Muppets aren’t use as much in the parks. I’d love an analysis video on this!
The old animation courtyard is the best place to put the monsters inc ride. There’s nothing going on there
I totally agree that Muppets should be off limits. Go with the dead space in Animation Courtyard. This is off topic but your son dressed up as Kermit was just so adorable!
If they make muppet vision 3D available for purchase, I'd like to see it in VR as an option, kind of like Defunctland.
It wouldn't be perfect, but it would potentially be the best way to preserve the attraction outside of the parks.
Tough To Be A Bug, Captain EO, MuppetVision, all the Circlerama movies - they should all show up in Disney+ and would work amazing in Vision Pro like the other 3D movies do.
Animation Courtyard. It just makes more sense. They've already upset the fanbase to the point where it wouldn't surprise me if they relocate Cars at Magic Kingdom, and the last thing they want is an outcry over the Muppets.
I'm pretty sure others have thrown it around before, but what if they start building parking garages for the park? It'd make a lot more space for the park to expand. There'll be problems with how long it'd take and where to put them of course, but I think it would work pretty well.
Randall Boggs, one of Pixar's greatest antagonists, he didn't stay gone. He returned in Monsters At Work. Time for all the bonus Monsters, Inc. stories I found in a book someplace to become a reality along with all the bonus Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Incredibles, Cars, WALL-E, Up and Brave stories too.
They took away Splash, my wife’s favorite ride. I hope they don’t take away my Muppets attraction. I LOVE the Muppets.
100% agree with you. Do NOT get rid of The Muppets. But not only can you get rid of Launch Bay but you can get rid of the shopping building on the left and on the right you can get rid of the Disney Junior show.
@@Keith1210 you win! I was only 99% in agreement
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@@himynameiscorey Having Star Tours outside Galaxy's Edge is unfortunate. Maybe they can re-theme Star Tours as the Great Muppets Movie Ride... You would be getting on a tour bus in Hollywood and it would be a crazy adventure with Gonzo behind the wheel, etc.
I was under the impression the Monster's Inc Land would go where Rock N Rollercoaster is. All you would have to do is destroy the queue and there's the space for your mini-land.
…. It’s going to be a completely different coaster
Hopefully Tom Corless has it right rhat Muppets 3D is safe. If not - seriously, when will Disney learn that taking away a beloved attraction to mske room for a new one is useless? It's a wash at best. Abd it certainly doesn't add any capacity to the park, which all the Disney parks ate sorrly in need of. ADD new attractions don't REPLACE them!
Needs to go in the Animation Courtyard-
Leave Muppets alone!!! It is still a fantastic show to go to, especially with the whole area!!
My little brain would be very happy with as much major Star Wars stuff being collected in Galaxy’s Edge as possible, honestly, Launch Bay is lovely but I absolutely think everything in it could be way better utilized and attract a lot more people
within the land itself
Let the Muppets be
Charlie Day who voiced Art also voiced the Mario character, Luigi. Alfred Molina who voiced Professor Knight also voiced Double Dan (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and played Otto Octavius (Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man: No Way Home) Maxim Horvath (The Sorcerer's Apprentice) and Crockett Johnson's narration voice (Harold and the Purple Crayon). Helen Mirren who voiced Dean Abagail Hardscrabble also played Mother Ginger (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms).
Great video, as always. I think there is a potential great spot for Monstroplis that hasn't been discussed much. If you go past Star Tours and Backlot Express where parades end, there is a pretty big area back there. There are a couple of buildings there shown on Bing Maps as Cast Costuming and Cast Services and then a parking lot. If those labels are accurate, it seems to me like those cast services could be moved elsewhere and then build Monstropolis in that area taking some of the parking as well.
It works more with animation courtyard I agree with that to too
They need to leave Muppets alone! Animation courtyard has no nostalgic investment. This was Jim Henson’s last creation before he died. Leave it be!
Mike and Sulley never got into the Scare Program again like Doc Hudson never raced again. But the rest of Oozma Kappa did as they got expelled from Monsters University, but Tyler Tuskmon graduated the university successfully.
I've already been confident from the beginning that it will be Animation Courtyard, but last night something hit me that made me even more sure: Mama Melrose (and to a lesser extent Pizza Rizzo). I think we all expect Harryhausen's, but I can't imagine them entirely changing the menu and retheming Mama Melrose. Maybe it could be quick service and replace Rizzo but either way I think Mama Melrose has to stay as is. Meanwhile Animation Courtyard doesn't have a restaurant, and if they build out using the space behind and around the Launch Bay there's easily space for it there, and that's adding another dining option rather than just retheming existing ones.
Disney already cocked up Splash Mountain and now they are getting rid of rivers of america/Tom Sawyers Island. Hands off the Muppets Disney
Monsters Inc. should indeed go where Star Wars Launch Bay and the Office Buildings are. That area looks so bad right now.
If Muppetvision stays where it is, I think they should open up the store and sell some Muppet merchandise.
As for the Hall of Presidents, I'm wondering if they would ever turn it into a Legend of Sleepy Hollow attraction of some sort. They just added an Ichabod Crane shadow effect in Liberty Square, and I'm noticing more and more merchandise lately (Funko Pops and a Board Game).
I, too, hope they locate it in Animation Courtyard. I’ve heard others say that not only Muppetvision3D would go, but also Star Tours and they are two of my favorites. I was thinking they could relocate the Disney Junior show to the old Who Wants to be a Millionaire showbuilding. The inside would probably have to gutted and rethemed, but right now it’s just a waste of space. Then they’d have lots more space in animation courtyard. They could run the Little Mermaid show during construction and when the construction’s done they can retheme it to Monsters Inc. like you said, Jack. I’ve been waiting for you to come out with a commentary on this, because everybody else seems to just whine about it, but nobody else talks about the pros and cons like you do.
They need to build this in Animation Courtyard. That’s a bunch of wasted space that could use an upgrade. My family loves the Muppets and would be beyond bummed if that got axed to make room for monsters.
Peter Sohn who played Scott Squibbles also directed The Good Dinosaur and voiced its character, Forrest Woodbush and also voiced the sketch version of Russell (George and AJ) and Sox (Lightyear). He even did the commentary for Partly Cloudy.
Well said Jack, you read my mind with Star Wars Launch bay which I have been thinking since your last two videos. I half the time do not see what the land were Star Wars Lauch Bay is while everyone is diverted to Galexys Edge. Muppits is very good. I think the Monsters Ink ride would match very well to Disneys Animation Court Yard. It would help create more guests to the park and make the Animation Courtyard be almost like another land being built as its fairly empty for guests at present. It would be a big mistake to remove Muppits and put it were Hall of Presidents is as Walt Disney had a dream for Animal Kingdome around the history of presidents mainly President Lincon.
Ok I figured it out. That solves everything. And for my background and insight… I used to work at the Drawn to Animation show back in 2005, and I remember seeing how the Animation tour used to work with the real artists houses in the attached office building. When I worked there the whole building was vacant and empty. Not sure if anyone ever moved in and since production has completely left the Studios I don’t think it is. So here’s my thought.
1) return the animation tour to its former glory and showcase movie props and show the “art of animation” again. Knowing how popular the animation building at DCA is, this is a no brainer. And I know what you’re thinking… “That’s what One Man’s Dream is for.”And you’re right. Basically MOVE all of OMD to the animation building, putting the theater inside the massive vacant animation studio/office. Which then allows you to…
2) Tear down/repurpose current OMD location (maybe even Little Mermaid) to act as the “gateway” to Monstropolis. Think Diagon Alley at USO.
3) Use the massive parking structure as location for roller coaster show building as we know the sight lines for Toy Story Land cover that.
4) Use the other part of office building as facade or shops for monstropolis.
5) enjoy all that DHS has to offer with only taking out Star Wars Launch Bay and maybe VOTLM.
I can make my peace with the demise of the ‘Grand Avenue’ Muppet yard, but ONLY if they use the opportunity to give us a bigger and better proper Muppets land in exchange. It’s been on the chopping block ever since Galaxy’s Edge was first announced, but I’ll never forgive them if they take away our Muppets.
Muppetvision is ALL we have left of the Muppets in the parks.
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Miss Piggy even starred on an episode of Take Two with Phineas and Ferb. And a segment for the Muppets franchise cameoed in Ralph Breaks the Internet.
Animation Courtyard is where Monstropolis belongs. If anything, we need MORE Muppets representation in the parks, such as the not yet built Great Muppets Movie Ride!
Also, Disney could try to create a larger Pixar area by connecting Monstropolis to Pixar Place and Toy Story Land.
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I feel like the building's of Monstropolis can have a visual language that flows well into the Hollywood-style Sunset Boulevard. The transition between the two could be relatively seamless, and they would not have to theme the back side of the show building as it would match Rock N Rollercoaster.
Jack, do you think that Disney has been thinking of opening a muppets attraction in Epcot American Pavilion for years, possibly why they themed the restaurant to Sam the Eagle? I would personally love this option.
since Indiana Jones is going to Animal Kingdom i would suggest removing the stunt show and building Monsters Inc there
Maybe they should just get a new/different themed Stunt show
Was that show really for the fans?
I rather think it was a lot of "Blue Sky" for the shareholders....
Agreed, keep MuppetVision and put Monster's Inc in Animation Courtyard
I really, REALLY hope that this will all go in Animation Courtyard
Animation academy makes a lot of sense. Behind the Launch Bay building, towards the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster building, is a cast parking lot. Part of that could be sacrificed to make room for the Monsters Inc ride building. That would open up room for a larger outdoor area for Monstropolis and maybe make room for a restaurant. How great would it be to have Harryhausens in Monstropolis?
Harryhausens is in the concept art so I'm really hoping they end up having it there!! Would be such a missed opportunity not to
Keep the Muppets! Animation Courtyard would be a great location for Monstropolous!
Just build it in Animation Courtyard and keep everyone hyped and excited
I'm voting for the Animation courtyard/Launch bay. Perfect size for it
John Goodman who voiced James P. Sullivan also played Fred Flintstone (The Flintstones (live-action)), Baloo the Bear (The Jungle Book 2), Big Daddy Le Bouff (The Princess and the Frog) and starred in Kong: Skull Island. I will hire him to voice Derrick.
Monsters is definitely going on Animation courtyard. They are taking down the office building and parking, the Muppets are not going away.
Drop it in Animation Courtyard.
And give us The Great Muppet Movie Ride!
Screw Star Wars launch bay and screw that office building, the fact they still have an office building taking up valuable space in the park that could be used for a ride is a slap in the face to visitors
Closing Muppet Vision 3D would be very terrible, but I think Animation Courtyard should be a no brainer.
I don't want to lose Muppets 3d, but I do like the concept art from that area better. The other concept looks mostly like a parking lot in front of Monsters Inc building, hopefully they do use animation courtyard and have more of a monstropolis feel in the execution. The offices should be relocated to the star cruiser, plenty of unused space there lol.
Animation Courtyard all the way.
They can’t get rid of the only place where Jim Henson’s last piece of art exists in the shape of Muppet Vision.