Sometimes, wishes really do come true.
In January 2023, I published an article, Five Wishes for Disney Parks to Make Come True. My number-one wish was for Walt Disney World to retheme the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios to the Muppets.
I had just worked a day as a background actor on "The Muppets Mayhem" TV show and thought that Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem would be a perfect replacement for Aerosmith as the rock band on the road for this indoor Vekoma coaster. Today, Disney announced that this is happening.
The Muppets' move to the park's Sunset Boulevard clears the way for the announced Monstropolis land at Disney's Hollywood Studios to take over the Muppets' current home on the south side of the park. Disney today also released new concept art for its Monsters, Inc. land.
Disney did not announced closing dates for Muppet*Vision 3D show or the current Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, much less a timeframe for the new attractions' debut.
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as a huge aerosmith fan, i am happy with this...it was time for them to retire, especially since they retired from touring. and the muppets have always needed more exposure. this will be a good move.
Disney's strategy continues to payoff. Comcast has invested in a new park while letting its original Orlando parks stumble on without the addition of a single major gate-crasher. This creates a situation where Epic Universe cannibalizes attendance from the existing Comcast parks.
meanwhile, Walt Disney World is satisfied with operating it four parks -- expanding each one equally to ensure its market share remains steady.
Big news here. I became an Aerosmith fan because of the ride (and Armageddon!) so this isn't welcomed news for me. But I'm glad it's the Muppets and not just a more contemporary band. Wonder what the plan is now for the Muppets theater?
Big news here. I became an Aerosmith fan because of the ride (and Armageddon!) so this isn't welcomed news for me. But I'm glad it's the Muppets and not just a more contemporary band. Wonder what the plan is now for the Muppets theater?
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I loved MuppetVision but to be honest, the attraction was long showing its age. Reports are last few years looked rougher on the AA and such and not as popular with some guests. Frankly astounded lasted this long, likely the respect for Jim Henson's last project.
The Mayhem for Rock n Roller Coaster is just perfect in so many ways. They can refit the building for the Muppets, throw in more gags, cameos from real rock stars and more. So sad to see MuppetVision go but Disney seems to want to really keep and honor the Muppets in some way so good choice there.