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Stage 1 Company Store Demolished as Monsters, Inc. Land Moves Full Steam Ahead at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Well, the walls have come tumbling down on another section of the iconic Muppets land at Hollywood Studios. The former Stage 1 Company Store, once home to a treasure trove of Muppet-themed merchandise, has now been completely demolished as construction surges forward on the highly anticipated Monsters, Inc. land at the park.
Aerial photos captured by Bioreconstruct on X show the site now reduced to rubble, with two excavators actively clearing debris where the green awning-topped Muppets store once stood. The shop had been closed to regular guests since the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020, reopening briefly for special events. A demolition permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering in May 2025 sealed its fate, and now it’s officially lights out for Stage 1.
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But the demolition didn’t stop at the gift shop. Also visible in the aerial images is the removal of a structural facade frame behind the gates, as well as significant pavement teardown near the MuppetVision 3D entrance, evidence that Imagineering is going full throttle on transforming this entire corner of the park.
This major overhaul is part of the groundwork for the new Monsters, Inc. land, which promises some serious scream-worthy thrills. Headlining the land will be the long-rumored “door coaster,” featuring Disney’s first-ever vertical lift. A second attraction, “The Glob,” will debut as a new theater show housed in the former MuppetVision 3D theater. Dining and shopping options themed to the world of Monstropolis will also be part of the land’s offerings.
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As for the Muppets? Don’t worry, they’re not being evicted from the park entirely. The Muppet crew is reportedly moving down the boulevard to take over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which currently stars Aerosmith. While Disney hasn’t shared when the current version of that ride will close, it’s clear that a Kermit-led makeover is in the works for Sunset Boulevard.
So long, Stage 1 Company Store—you were a staple of quirky, pun-filled merchandise and rubber chicken souvenirs. But in true Disney fashion, where one curtain closes, another door opens… perhaps with a scream.
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