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Gonzo is Gone-zo: MuppetVision Clock Tower Loses Its Daredevil Star
Say it ain’t so, Muppet fans! Disney’s Hollywood Studios has quietly bid farewell to one of its most iconic gags. Gonzo the Great, forever dangling from the hands of the MuppetVision 3D clock tower, has officially been removed as part of the transformation of Muppets Courtyard into the upcoming Monsters, Inc. land.
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The flat cutout of Gonzo, inspired by Harold Lloyd’s 1923 silent film Safety Last!, has been a quirky detail for years and a favorite snapshot spot for Muppet lovers. But as of September 10, Gonzo has vanished, leaving behind only the bare clock tower facade. While the tower itself remains, Disney is expected to redress the exterior as the area undergoes its Pixar-powered makeover.
It’s not just Gonzo that’s gone. The theater marquee advertising MuppetVision 3D is now covered by a black tarp. The sign, first added in 2017 when the area was rebranded from Muppets Courtyard to Grand Avenue, was once proudly lit with “MuppetVision 3D Now Playing.” Though the marquee is hidden, the Lightning Lane and Wait Time signs are still visible above the construction walls, teasing the theater’s soon-to-be new role.
Disney has already demolished the Stage 1 Company Store, but the rest of the MuppetVision buildings will live on with fresh theming. According to concept art, the former theater may be renamed The Glob, though Disney has not yet confirmed what will officially replace the attraction. The land’s main draw will be a brand-new Monsters, Inc. door coaster, transporting guests into the laugh floor world of Sulley, Mike, Boo, and all their monster pals.
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For now, guests can only reminisce about Gonzo’s daredevil stunt and the final curtain call of MuppetVision 3D. The beloved show’s farewell performance has already been documented online, giving fans one last chance to say “waka waka” before this corner of Hollywood Studios transforms into a whole new world of monster mayhem.
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