Disney fans were devastated by the news that a beloved Muppet-themed attraction was closing.
Theme park enthusiasts took to
The Hollywood Studios-based experience will be discontinued to make way for Monsters Inc.’s next land at the park.
But Muppet fans do have something to look forward to: Tim Henson’s beloved characters are now ready to take over the Rock ‘n’ Roller coaster.
The high-speed roller coaster is currently themed around the rock band Aerosmith, but will soon be revamped to feature the Muppets.
Disney teased that the cartoon character would “team up with some of music’s biggest stars” during the trip to deliver “a rockin’ music festival.”
an official Disney Parks Blog Post read: ‘To make way for the monsters, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and more of their friends are moving right to Sunset Boulevard.
‘The Muppets are taking over the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a rock music festival.
Disney fans were devastated by the news of the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
But Muppet fans have something to look forward to: Tim Henson’s beloved characters will now take over the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.
‘We know many of you share our love of The Muppets and we know your energy will be a perfect fit for this roller coaster.
“There are sure to be laughs, screams and new tunes at this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure.”
The theme park did not announce when Muppet*Vision 3D will close or when Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be renewed, but added that there is “still plenty of time” to enjoy both.
Muppet*Vision 3D first opened at Hollywood Studios in 1991; The attraction consists of an impressive 3D show with live artists, projections, smoke and soap bubbles.
Immediately after the news hit the web, fans took to social media platforms to express their sadness.
One person said: “That’s a huge discount.”
Another user wrote: ‘Why not both the Muppet vision and the Rock ‘n’ Roller coaster?’
Someone else commented: ‘Oh that’s disgusting.’
Many people claimed that the renovation was a “huge downgrade.”
‘First Dinoland leaves, then there’s no season 2 of The Acolyte, and now Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has a new theme? This is a hate crime against ME,” said one user.
“It really sucks that we’re losing Muppet Vision, but it’s nice that they’re still in the park somehow,” another user commented.
“Great, my favorite attraction in all of Disney is going to be ruined,” someone else said.
Previously, Disney World fans were outraged after the theme park announced it was closing a popular attraction to make way for a new Cars Land: the Liberty Square river boat ride.
In August at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Experiences President Josh D’Amaro revealed a host of new additions coming to the Happiest Place on Earth, including a ride along Encanto River, an Indiana attraction Jones and Zootopia. show.
He also revealed that they had three new areas in the works: one themed to the Disney Pixar movie Monsters Inc., another based on the beloved Cars franchise, and a third dedicated to Disney villains.
But the news drew mixed reactions from longtime fans of the amusement park.
While many were excited about the upcoming additions, some were heartbroken when it was revealed that they would have to say goodbye to another section of the park to make room for Cars Land.
The company said America’s River and Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland would be transformed into the new Lightning McQueen-themed area.