DHS Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

[mattpeto]

Surprised this would close so soon when it doesn’t seem necessary. Are they really going to needlessly close a 3D show for 3 years? They eat people and are cheap to run. Even the most-sophisticated new show doesn’t require a 3-year build.

I think we can see the plan come together.

-MV3D
-RnR (get on it now gang)

+Villains
+Mermaid

Adding temporary capacity elsewhere was always the move here I guess in hindsight.

Also a more demand M&G likely coming:
+Bluey (I think)
-Olaf (I think?) or Disney Jr.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Cheap to run, but even cheaper not to run!

Yes, but they do care about capacity. Why not delay Villains 6 months? It’ll cost more to run.

 

[mattpeto]

Not just a 3D show, tons of AAs that have been kept in remarkably great shape - the penguins, Statler & Waldorf, Bean Bunny, Swedish Chef. Not to mention, Sweetums is an entertainment cast member. This will look phenomenal on a spreadsheet.

I hope you can hear the deep disappointment dripping from my tone

C'mon they aren't closing Muppets to save Operational Costs.

 

[lazyboy97o]

C'mon they aren't closing Muppets to save Operational Costs.

Theres no need to close it so early when there’s a bunch of other work to be done.

 

[Nobody nobody]

Just realized they probably released it today on purpose. Friday on trumps first week in office. They wanted to bury this headline. How slimy.

 

[mattpeto]

Theres no need to close it so early when there’s a bunch of other work to be done.

Maybe we should wait to see what actually happens in June and July before we can make that call.

 

[JD80]

Maybe we should wait to see what actually happens in June and July before we can make that call.

But think of all the whining we can do online until then?

 

[PizzaPlanet]

Could this indicate they plan to open Monsters in 2028? If they start building the coaster soon that may be possible

 

[mattpeto]

Could this indicate they plan to open Monsters in 2028? If they start building the coaster soon that may be possible

That's when I always assumed it was coming.

TA - 2027
Monsters - 2028

 

[Agent H]

I think we can see the plan come together.

-MV3D
-RnR (get on it now gang)

+Villains
+Mermaid

Adding temporary capacity elsewhere was always the move here I guess in hindsight.

Also a more demand M&G likely coming:
+Bluey (I think)
-Olaf (I think?) or Disney Jr.

I wouldn’t be surprised if at destination d23 they announce a bluey overlay of Disney junior dance party with it closing at the same time as rock’n’rollercoaster this fall

 

[TheDisneyParksfanC8]

It'd make sense to start the build in the back with the coaster, yeah?
Another thing with the theater show is the fact that it'll (likely) be done in house by Pixar, along with (possibly) needing AAs made, they definitely don't have a film or AAs for this prepared, so it's not like they're going to rush to open the theater show first. Just feels like an odd move unless they're doing this just so they don't have to pay the staff and Sweetums actor there sooner for budget cuts?

I wonder how much of the theater is getting redone. I could see it getting partially gutted and rebuilt. And obviously new curtains.

That's when I always assumed it was coming.

TA - 2027
Monsters - 2028

Then Cars 2029 Villains 2030. There're already falling behind schedule for this 5 year plan, or Josh got ahead of himself at D23 and jumped the gun.

I wouldn’t be surprised if at destination d23 they announce a bluey overlay of Disney junior dance party with it closing at the same time as rock’n’rollercoaster this fall

Maybe this could be where concept art for the theater show gets showed off.

 

[mattpeto]

It'd make sense to start the build in the back with the coaster, yeah?
Another thing with the theater show is the fact that it'll (likely) be done in house by Pixar, along with (possibly) needing AAs made, they definitely don't have a film or AAs for this prepared, so it's not like they're going to rush to open the theater show first. Just feels like an odd move unless they're doing this just so they don't have to pay the staff and Sweetums actor there sooner for budget cuts?

I'm assuming they are closing the area now because it's part of the project timeline, not because it's saving them operational costs.

We all hoped they would stagger in phases, but this is not exactly Dinorama and Dinosaur in terms of proximity.

They are closing all of Grand Avenue in June. They are also shutting down two restaurants and a quick snack/beverage location which do generate revenue.

Mama Melrose for whatever reason is getting a head start.

 

[Jedi14]

Could this indicate they plan to open Monsters in 2028? If they start building the coaster soon that may be possible

I was assuming Cars and Monsters are both 2028 with one being Summer and one Fall.

 

[TheDisneyParksfanC8]

I'm assuming they are closing the area now because it's part of the project timeline, not because it's saving them operational costs.

We all hoped they would stagger in phases, but this is not exactly Dinorama and Dinosaur in terms of proximity.

They are closing all of Grand Avenue in June. They are also shutting down two restaurants and a quick snack/beverage location which do generate revenue.

Mama Melrose for whatever reason is getting a head start.

Probably because thats where Harry Hassens is going and it needs a more extensive rebuild that Pizza Rizzo, which is in all likely hood a basic overlay on what is staying a pizza joint.

 

[Gusey]

Mama Melrose for whatever reason is getting a head start.

I've always thought that because of the proximity to the coast that Mama Melrose's could close early, keeping only the front half of Muppets Courtyard open. Such a shame that it's only for an extra month

 

[mattpeto]

I've always thought that because of the proximity to the coast that Mama Melrose's could close early, keeping only the front half of Muppets Courtyard open. Such a shame that it's only for an extra month

That's right. The one month is the story to me.

 

[EagleScout610]

Because I was bored I did some checking, and MuppetVision is getting a much longer "Last call" period than many of the other recently replaced attractions-

Attraction	Closing Date Announced	Closing Date
Great Movie Ride	July 15th, 2017	Aug 13th 2017 (29 days)
Ellen’s Energy Adventure	July 15th, 2017	Aug 13th 2017 (29 days)
Splash Mountain (WDW)	December 2nd 2022	January 22nd 2023 (51 days)
Splash Mountain (DL)	April 12th 2023	May 30th 2023 (48 days)
Country Bear Jamboree	January 9th 2024	January 27th 2024 (18 days)
Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama	October 14th 2024	January 12th 2025 (90 days)
MuppetVision 3D	January 24, 2025	June 7th 2025 (125 days)

I guess we'll have to see if DINOSAUR, TTBAB and RNRC continue the trend for longer farewell periods

 

[Ayla]

Just realized they probably released it today on purpose. Friday on trumps first week in office. They wanted to bury this headline. How slimy.

Far be it for me to defend Disney, but they always announce stuff on Fridays.

 

[wdwmagic]

Because I was bored I did some checking, and MuppetVision is getting a much longer "Last call" period than many of the other recently replaced attractions-

Attraction	Closing Date Revealed	Closing Date
Great Movie Ride	July 13th, 2017	Aug 13th 2017 (31 days)
Ellen’s Energy Adventure	July 13th, 2017	Aug 13th 2017 (31 days)
Splash Mountain (WDW)	December 2nd 2022	January 22nd 2023 (51 days)
Splash Mountain (DL)	April 12th 2023	May 30th 2023 (48 days)
Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama	October 14th 2024	January 12th 2025 (90 days)
MuppetVision 3D	January 24, 2025	June 7th 2025 (125 days)

I guess we'll have to see if DINOSAUR, TTBAB and RNRC continue the trend for longer farewell periods

Thanks for compiling that, interesting to see.

 

[wdwmagic]

Just realized they probably released it today on purpose. Friday on trumps first week in office. They wanted to bury this headline. How slimy.

It is the classic bad news Friday drop - we've seen it many times before.