Photos of Demolished Area at Disney World Are Leaving Fans in Tears
If you’ve walked through Hollywood Studios lately, you might’ve caught yourself doing a double-take.
One area of the park looks like something out of a post-apocalyptic film—not the Most Magical Place on Earth. Cracked pavement, toppled walls, and bulldozers have taken over what was once a beloved part of Disney World history.
We’re talking about the former home of MuppetVision 3D*, and honestly, the photos are heartbreaking.
A Nostalgic Goodbye to a Classic
MuppetVision 3D* wasn’t just another attraction—it was a living piece of Disney and Jim Henson history. The show debuted over 30 years ago and stood as a time capsule from a bygone era. Packed with Kermit’s charm, Miss Piggy’s drama, and Fozzie’s groan-worthy gags, it offered something timeless. And for fans who grew up with the Muppets, it was one of the few spaces in the parks where that quirky, lovable spirit still lived.
That all changed in June 2025 when Disney quietly closed the attraction. Now, it’s not just closed—it’s obliterated. The façade is gone. The pavement has been ripped up. Even the iconic Miss Piggy fountain is nowhere in sight.
What the Photos Show
Thanks to aerial shots shared by park observers, we now have a clearer look at the destruction. The Stage 1 Company Store is barely hanging on. Every trace of whimsy that once characterized this corner of the park has been buried in dust and debris.
Aerial photo of the demolition of a former shop in the Muppets Courtyard of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A structural frame for a facade also removed at top center. past the gate posts.
Some pavement demolition also seen outside the former Muppet*Vision 3D theater. pic.twitter.com/eObiBaut2d
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) August 1, 2025
Fans online haven’t been shy about sharing their thoughts. Words like “gut-wrenching” and “devastating” have been tossed around. One guest even said they teared up after seeing the area in person—saying it looked like “the soul of Hollywood Studios had been ripped out.”
What’s Replacing It?
Disney isn’t demolishing for nothing. The company announced at D23 that a new Monsters, Inc. land is coming to the park. This will include a first-of-its-kind suspended coaster themed around the iconic door warehouse. Billy Crystal helped reveal the plans himself, promising a high-energy attraction that will let guests “walk the streets of Monstropolis.”
And look—we get it. Monsters, Inc. is a hit with families, and Hollywood Studios could definitely use a few more attractions for younger guests. But does that make it easier to see a fan-favorite like MuppetVision 3D* get flattened? Not really.
The Muppets aren’t totally gone from the parks. In fact, they’re getting a retheme over at Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, which will debut in 2026. But it feels different. That coaster is expected to be loud, wild, and zany—fun, but not necessarily full of heart. MuppetVision 3D*, on the other hand, was directly connected to Jim Henson himself. That kind of legacy is hard to replicate.
A Bitter Pill for Longtime Fans
Change is part of theme park life, but not all changes land the same way. Seeing such a meaningful space gutted without ceremony or farewell stings in a different kind of way. Especially when that space carried so much emotional weight for fans of all ages.
The new Monsters, Inc. coaster might be great. But based on these photos? It has a long road ahead to earn the same level of affection.
