Disney Closes Beloved Muppets Movie Attraction, Move Characters

To make way for the new dedicated Monsters, Inc. land announced over the summer, the park will close the existing Muppet*Vision 3D movie attraction. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and other beloved characters will instead move to the park’s Sunset Boulevard area, where they will take over the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, one of the park’s most popular rides. The tour currently has an Aerosmith theme.

In the newly reimagined ride, Muppets characters will mingle with music stars at a music festival.

“We know so many of you share our love of the Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster,” read a Disney Parks Blog post. “Additionally, as the first-ever Disney ride featuring The Muppets, this attraction is sure to have laughs, screams and new tunes for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure and plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard!”

Disney did not specify when the changes would take place. The blog post said the company is “having creative conversations and exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future.”

Construction on the Monsters, Inc. land is set to begin in 2025. The first of its kind in a Disney park, the area will feature a suspended roller coaster ride that takes riders through the Laugh Factory doors, a new theater show, and dining and shopping.