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New Photos Show Huge Updates To Disney World’s Upcoming ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Land

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We recently said goodbye to Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Muppets at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.

Monsters, Inc. Concept Art — Posted June 2025 in Hollywood Studios

In the meantime, Disney has been busy building a brand new Monsters, Inc. land in the old Muppets Courtyard. We’ve previously seen some aerial photos of the work being done, as well as seen just how huge the new Monsters, Inc. ride will be, as well as where it will be located. Well, now we’ve got a construction update on the Monsters, Inc. land with new aerial photos.

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4 Disney World Announcements We Expect To See in August

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Disney announcements can happen unexpectedly at any time, but we know for certain some BIG ones are happening in August!

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Often, when Disney Parks news drops, it can seem a bit random. HOWEVER, on rare occasions, Disney holds events where big news drops are GUARANTEED. One such event is coming up in August, and we’re expecting some significant Disney World news to be revealed then!

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Disney Files NEW Permits for Monsters, Inc. Land and Spaceship Earth Refurbishment

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There are a lot of exciting projects in the works at Disney World right now. From Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas land coming to Animal Kingdom, a whole new villains land going beyond Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom, and even smaller projects like a fully updated Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin.

Construction Walls featuring Artwork for Tropical Americas

We keep track of all the new projects and search for as many details as we can so you can learn more about your favorite Disney Park. Disney has just dropped two new permits, which are giving us clues as to what’s to come for two new projects.

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Disney Just Dropped 3 HUGE Ride Updates

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Disney World is busy, busy, busy right now!

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Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios are all getting in on the fun and growth of the Disney resort. It’s been a lot to keep up with, so we’re doing a weekly round-up of the biggest theme park news right here! Let’s dive in.

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NEWS! Close-Up Look at LOCATION for NEW Monsters Inc. Coaster Announced for Disney World

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We recently said our goodbyes to the Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which closed to make way for a brand new Monsters, Inc. land that Disney first announced in 2024.

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Now, construction walls are up around the area, and there’s even some new concept art on those walls showing an updated idea of what the new land will look like. Most importantly, a new RIDE is on the way, based on the epic doors scene in the first Monsters, Inc. film. Well, we now have an idea where that ride is going and just how big it’s going to be.

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BREAKING: CLOSING TIMELINE Confirmed for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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BIG news, people! When one door closes, another one opens, and that’s exactly what’s happening over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s start with the bad news: Muppets Courtyard is closed as of June 8th, 2025. The good news? The Muppets are heading over to a NEW location!

Muppet Courtyard

Where are the Muppets going? To Sunset Boulevard! The Muppets will be taking over the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction with new music, a new design, and lots of Muppet mayhem. Now, Disney just announced the CLOSING TIMELINE for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and it’s sooner than you might think. 

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The One Big Announcement We Expect Disney to Make in June

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June’s quickly approaching and some MASSIVE changes are coming to Disney World early in the month.

Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios

From the start of year-long refurbishments, to the ongoing retheming of a popular EPCOT attraction, to beginning to say goodbye to DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — we’ve already seen lots happen at Disney World in 2025 and we’re not even halfway through the year. As we enter the OFFICIAL halfway point of the year, there’s still another big change coming and subsequent announcements that we expect to be delivered in June.

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NEWS: A Disney World Restaurant Has Permanently CLOSED – Here’s What It Looks Like

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Well, it’s the end of an era. We’ve started to say our long goodbye to Muppets Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Muppets Courtyard

The area will be closing to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. land, and although we’re excited about the new land, we’re sad to see this Muppets-themed part of the park go. Today, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Muppets Courtyard has permanently closed, and it’s already looking a little different. Let’s take a look.

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CONFIRMED: Disney Files Permit To Destroy Muppets Store in Hollywood Studios

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Well, the end of an era is happening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios

The first of the Muppets Courtyard closure is underway, starting with Mama Melrose’s, followed by Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo. By June 8th, the entire area will be permanently closed to make way for a new Monsters, INC. land. Well, Disney recently filed a permit for a store in the area that will soon be demolished. So, yep, it’s really happening, folks.

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REMINDER: You Have Less Than a Month Before 2 PERMANENT CLOSURES Hit Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in for some big changes! Imagineers will add some new and exciting things to the park, but they will also remove some things, for good.

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The changes at Hollywood Studios are already in motion, as Disney starts to prepare to build the brand-new Monsters INC. Land. However, that means out with the old and in with the new — because Muppets Courtyard is closing a lot sooner than you realize!

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