DHS Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

[jason976]

He is the epitome of overdone enthusiastic annoying cartoon characters though!

You’re not wrong but somehow I still don’t care

Seriously…I think he’s a cool character that was made annoying by the current version of the ride that has overstayed its welcome. Here’s hoping for a positive change that keeps him in the fold.

 

[Fox&Hound]

I just dont understand even a hint of a Simpsons rumor. They are no longer relevant, most younger kids would recognize them but they arent valued by them, and Universal already brought them to life. Why would DIS want these sloppy seconds? Yes, they want to use their FOX acquisition, but I think that is much more about streaming than anything else. Why would they want their Simpsons land compared to what Universal did years before(and lets face it, it will be better than whatever DIS would do with them)? Not to mention they just are wrong for the parks. If they ever bring them to the parks in a real way I will know they have truly lost their way.

 

[Brer Panther]

He sprays a skunk scent at you and talks in a high pitched off putting voice.

Hey, don't knock the voice. That's Dave Goelz.

I have not seen that show so guess I am not familiar.

Believe me, Figment is NOTHING compared to the incredibly annoying Star Butterfly. Or Princess Pony Head.

 

[Pi on my Cake]

I firmly believe that if they were to make a real Muppet variety Show reboot, featuring modern celebrities, it would be a success and reassert them as a cultural presence. But Disney tries literally everything else first.

There was Studio DC on Disney Channel in 2005 and Muppets Now in 2020. Both skit/variety shows full of celebrities. We can talk quality (they definitely were not the Muppets at their best imo), but they did do two different variety shows featuring modern celebrities.

Plus, 2 sitcoms aimed at older audiences while still accessible to kids. And 2 theatrical movies that were well received by critics and fans. And a young kids cartoon that got great reviews. Plus 2 well received and well advertised holiday specials. And 3 different pop up shows in theme parks. Plus, had them host Destination D23. And had them host part of food and wine last year. That's not even mentioning Earth to Ned which was a Muppet talk show in all but name. Or Muppets appearing in video games like Speedstorm and Mirrorverse or card games like Lorcana. Or cameos in other popular shows like when Kermit was in Amphibia. All of that was within the last 20 years and most within the last 10.

Again, quality can be debated on these but most of them were pretty well received by fans and usually critics too. There's a lot we can discuss about Disney's treatment of the Muppets. But Disney has definitely been trying and trying nearly every form of media or style of show for years including variety shows. The Muppets just have not resonated in a big way for whatever reason. They've remained more niche no matter what Disney has done.

Which is why as sad as it makes me, I'm not shocked MuppetVision is on the chopping block in the next 5 years. I just hope they find another home for the Muppets even if its something smaller, preserve the film on streaming or DVD, and make whatever replaces it worth it. If it's Monsters here, then whatever does replace AC better be worth it

 

[vigliottec]

Did anyone notice what looks to be a date to 2020 in the bottom right of the concept art?

 

[Brer Panther]

There was Studio DC on Disney Channel in 2005 and Muppets Now in 2020. Both skit/variety shows full of celebrities.

Muppets Now wasn't a variety show. For one thing, it had no variety. It was a collection of painfully unfunny videos originally intended for YouTube.

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

With Cars going to New Frontierland (at the moment) What happens to Race Academy at DHS? And If Monsters takes over Muppets might I suggest a compromise? Muppets moves to LMRA/Sunset showcase bldg.

 

[danlb_2000]

The Ice Cold Hydraulics Coca-Cola Stand opened on Grand Avenue in February. Unless it is rethemed, it seems like an odd addition before groundbreaking on a reimagining of the area.

Not unusual in a big company for on hand to not know what the other is doing.

 

[Pi on my Cake]

Muppets Now wasn't a variety show. For one thing, it had no variety. It was a collection of painfully unfunny videos originally intended for YouTube.

I suppose its debatable if it counts as a variety show or just a sketch comedy show, but there is a central host and a variety of sketches/performances. But the fact that it sucks doesn't really make it a different kind of show. It just makes it a bad show

 

[danlb_2000]

I think Universal's issue was that of balance. When almost ALL the new rides in USF were screen based, that is where the issue lies. Especially when some of them are just really not good.

They have Minion Mayhem, Minion Blast, Transformers, Gringotts, Jimmy Fallon, Fast and the Furious, and Simpson's, all in one park. And they replaced practical attractions to do two of those.


No one really takes much issue with Forbidden Journey, or Spider-Man. Again, not all "screenz rides" are create equal. Projection effects, or screens used for immersive moments in an attraction are not the issue.

This was made worse by so many of the rides using the "frantic chase" storyline. I love Universal, but it did get a little repetitive.

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

With Cars going to New Frontierland (at the moment) What happens to Race Academy at DHS? And If Monsters takes over Muppets might I suggest a compromise? LMRA/Sunset showcase bldg.

I would imagine the racing academy would close sooner than later if the new cars stuff does happen. That theater is in such a weird corner of the park that I almost feel like anything put there is gonna pull “meh” crowds, whether quality or not

 

[brb1006]

Dude. I love him just as much as anyone, but the notion that Roger Rabbit is less dated and more Disney than the Muppets is ridiculous. If anything I would argue he is more dated, because he hasn’t been in anything new in years. You can hate the Muppets, and I’ll leave you alone, but I feel like your rationale for not liking the Muppets (they are dated and don’t make Disney money) should also apply to Roger Rabbit, who was, by the way, not originally a Disney character, but a character in a crime novel.

Roger Rabbit made a cameo appearance in the 2022 Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers Movie.

 

[gorillaball]

Here’s my pitch: take muppetvision 3D in the courtyard, give us the great muppet movie ride in echo lake in indy’s plot. Omnimover and all.

Didn’t you make a thread so you could move all the Muppets chatter there?

 

[dreamfinding]

Is this what it felt like when they closed Toad?

 

[Streetway]

Is this what it felt like when they closed Toad?

To all the malestrom fans: I’m sorry for making fun of you and saying nobody cared about your attraction. I understand now.
Cant they just get it over with already?

 

[Mike S]

To all the malestrom fans: I’m sorry for making fun of you and saying nobody cared about your attraction. I understand now.
Cant they just get it over with already?

Apology accepted.

 

[Streetway]

Apology accepted.

I just got over original bears man…
Splash and Tiana’s bungling too!
(Not a save splasher or “woke Disney” guy)

 

[Streetway]

Yknow after the backlash they’ve got from removing ROA and the MASSIVE backlash they are gonna get from likely removing MV3D, I DARE them to remove twilight zone from TOT

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

Yknow after the backlash they’ve got from removing ROA and the MASSIVE backlash they are gonna get from likely removing MV3D, I DARE them to remove twilight zone from TOT

That truly is where my line lies. In my heart I know a retheme is inevitable, but I’m gonna live in denial until it happens

 

[ParkPeeker]

Hot take, I’m sorry y'all, I watched Muppet vision 3d once as a young teen at DCA and never felt the need to see it again, nor did I feel any type of way when it left. We all obviously have our biases, but according to some of y’all I guess this means I don’t understand true art.

P.S. even enjoyed the bugs life show better. Don’t come for me.