Construction on the Monstropolis land at Disney's Hollywood Studios has progressed significantly by mid-March 2026, with heavy demolition at the former Muppets Courtyard. Following recent permits for interior sets, the Muppet*Vision 3D theater site is being prepped for the Scream Cycle Door Coaster amid the land's retheme. Separately, Muppets teasers hint at a Rock 'n' Roller Coaster takeover.
As of March 15, 2026, construction walls fully enclose the former Muppets Courtyard, now redeveloping into Monstropolis, Disney's first Monsters, Inc. land. Heavy demolition at the Muppet*Vision 3D theater removes Muppet facades, preparing the site for the Scream Cycle Door Coaster—a suspended ride simulating the door vault chase. The area is being reinforced for an industrial aesthetic powered by screams and laughs. The hot air balloon, Miss Piggy fountain, and PizzeRizzo restaurant (walled off) are behind barriers; insiders suggest PizzeRizzo may retheme to Harryhausen’s from the film.
Building on early March permits for interior set installation in the theater (targeting 'The Glob' show per prior filings), exterior work advances rapidly. Meanwhile, the Muppets are shifting: the 40-foot guitar on Sunset Boulevard is scaffolded, with social media teasers from the Electric Mayhem band (e.g., Dr. Teeth’s hat on an amp, captioned “A new beat is coming to Sunset Blvd.”). Insiders anticipate an announcement soon on a Muppets-themed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, possibly tying to late June or July 4 openings.
Impacts include narrowed walkways near Star Tours, unavailable PizzeRizzo, and capacity strains at ABC Commissary. Fans are excited for Monstropolis but nostalgic for Muppet*Vision 3D.
