GoofGoof
Premium Member
Unrelated to Monsters Land but I am still holding out hope that they move Mv3D to the Magic Eye theater next to Imagination in EPCOT. Just my wish, no evidence it’s actually being considered.
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
News Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Thread starter wdwmagic
- Start date
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
I do wonder if adding the Mermaid and Villains show (+capacity) will fast forward a step of the timeline (losing capacity for MV3D or RnR).
I could see 2 or 3 timelines here. We don't know if MV3D or RnR is closing first.
I lean towards RnR closing in early in 2026 and reopening for Spring Break 2027. MV3D is spared until as late as possible.
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
I think MV3D surviving in it's format is such a low percentage, but I'm with you.
The best place to go is Sunset Showcase but it's going to have Villains there for a while. It's hard to think they are going to run the Villains show until MK Villains Land open and then put MV3D back in 2030 or whatever.
Maybe it ends up in DCA again.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
I agree it’s a long shot…..but your telling me there’s still a chance
They are redoing that theater for the Villians show now so if the Muppets eventually end up there (which would make a ton of sense) I think it may be some other Muppets show that fits the theater. I don’t see them spending money to recreate the MV3D theater.
The reason I picked EPCOT is the show could be moved there without a ton of work. To save money they could even replace some of the physical effects with screens. The true fans would revolt if Statler and Waldorf were on a screen (less outrage over the bunny) or the cannon in the finale is lost but the rest of the show could be duplicated mostly in the existing theater. They could even move some of the props into the pre-show waiting area.
My theory is the following:
Monsters Inc land will open late 2026 early 2027, without the coaster which will open later in 2027 or 2028
Carsrides will actually get done rather quickly like 2026 or 2027 but will be a phased opening too
The only things that will be done and open all at once will be TA and Villains since those are mainly from scratch builds
I say that about Cars and Monsters because even though I want Disney to wait and open something once it's completely finished, I think they'll feel the pressure of Epic Universe push these projects to open whatever they have as soon as possible
Monsters Inc land will open late 2026 early 2027, without the coaster which will open later in 2027 or 2028
Carsrides will actually get done rather quickly like 2026 or 2027 but will be a phased opening too
The only things that will be done and open all at once will be TA and Villains since those are mainly from scratch builds
I say that about Cars and Monsters because even though I want Disney to wait and open something once it's completely finished, I think they'll feel the pressure of Epic Universe push these projects to open whatever they have as soon as possible
James Alucobond
Well-Known Member
I don’t think they’ll do phased openings. Phased closures make more sense with both Tropical Americas and Monsters given the way the areas are designed. It’s not difficult to keep Dinosaur and MuppetVision open while bigger parts of the project get underway. Cars also doesn’t really make sense to phase since the junior attraction appears to be encircled by the main one and acts as additional scenery. It’ll obviously be phased with Villains, which will itself likely be phased. In those cases, it makes more sense.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
I can’t see why they would open Monsters without the only ride. Phased openings only work when there are multiple rides to open like FLE or SWGE. It could in theory work for TA.
Cars will require a lot of demo and ground work to remove the river and elements of TSI and level the ground before the ride can be built. I don’t think it will be done in 2026. If they break ground early 2025 I am not sure the leveling of the ground will even be done before the end of the year. I am assuming 18 months for that which puts you at least halfway through 2026 and then a few years for the ride itself.
I don’t think Disney views EU as the same level of threat as fans. If anything they are looking at Summer 2025 through 2026 getting a bump in attendance from additional tourists in Orlando for EU opening. Then Disney starts layering in their new offerings from 2027 through 2030 or 2031. If they viewed EU as a grave threat that needs to be addressed they would have planned something to open in 2025 or 2026 besides a Test Track refurb and a few shows.
Bocabear
Well-Known Member
It seems like it took about 2 years just to complete the Demon on Communicore West...This seems like it would take every bit if the same time... The ROA is a concrete lined basin that would have to be completely removed....then the infrastructure, topography, multiple buildings and landscape... I would not be surprised it demo runs past 2027 considering they are not even moving on this for another 6 months... I would think more like 2028-9 for phase one and 2030--32 for Villains... Unless all of the sudden they will start speeding through projects.....
Haymarket2008
Well-Known Member
I love MuppetVision but it has zero place in EPCOT. Respectfully, it makes truly no sense whatsoever.
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
Yes, but at this point - I think we'll take MV3D anywhere.
TheMaxRebo
Well-Known Member
They could keep Muppets for a while as the bulk of the construction is for the coaster which will be an expansion to the park/built in the parking lot & so MV3D could be there for 2 more years
TheMaxRebo
Well-Known Member
If anywhere at Epcot that would be the spot - I can see the connection between Jim Henson and Imagination and got the rainbow tunnel and rainbow connection, etc
President Loki
Member
I was thinking that they would get rid of the Racing Academy and put Muppet Vision there, or build a theater for Muppet Vision if they wanted to do something with the Racing Academy and the space behind it.
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
2 years - that's a long Before/After date indeed.
I'm still at 12/31/2025, but feeling like I'm shifting it forward a quarter or two.
James Alucobond
Well-Known Member
IMO, replace BatB with a more elegant indoor theater to house MuppetVision and put the Piggy fountain in the courtyard out front. Either allow for it to double as a traditional stage for events (e.g. Jollywood Nights) or instead create seasonal overlays with Muppet Haunted Mansion, Christmas Carol, etc. content.
RosR9
Active Member
Didn’t someone post in one of the threads that in the Villains show audition post by Disney they said the gig was until like March 26? Like what if was until then and then they closed MV and moved it there?
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
RosR9
Active Member
I don’t recall seeing that. Interesting
There’s a couple posts about it in the villains show thread, idk if there is any real meaning behind it
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
Yeah I double backed and saw. I think it's just a 1 year contract and that can be easily renewed. I'd be surprised if the show only lasts a year.View attachment 833138
There’s a couple posts about it in the villains show thread, idk if there is any real meaning behind it
GoofGoof
Premium Member
It would be replacing a Pixar short film show which replaced a Honey I Shrunk the Kids show which replaced a Michael Jackson show. The Muppets would fit perfectly in that completely random line of succession.