Scaffolding and Scrim Cover Old Muppets Courtyard Area in Hollywood Studios

Scaffolding Climbs Higher as Monstropolis Transformation Takes Shape at Hollywood Studios

Construction walls may still be up, but there is no hiding the rapid transformation happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Monstropolis begins to roar to life. New scaffolding and scrim have spread across the former Muppets Courtyard, giving us a clearer look at just how extensive this Monsters, Inc.-inspired overhaul is becoming.

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One of the most noticeable changes is at the former MuppetVision 3D theater, where scaffolding has climbed nearly to the top of the clock tower. Crews have been actively removing sections of brick from the façade, hinting at a brand-new marquee and updated architectural details. Nearby, the structure that once housed Gonzo’s Royal Flush is now wrapped in a neutral scrim, as it prepares for a full thematic refresh into the world of Monstropolis. While the bones of the building remain, the quirky Muppets-era details like signage and pipes have been stripped away.

Over by the former It’s a Wonderful Shop, the transformation is even more dramatic. The building has disappeared behind scrim as its firehouse façade has been removed entirely, leaving behind scaffolding and framework. This area, along with the rest of the land, is being reimagined rather than fully demolished, blending existing structures with new storytelling elements inspired by Monsters, Inc..

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This is all part of the larger Monstropolis expansion, which will introduce Disney’s first suspended coaster and its first-ever vertical lift coaster themed to the iconic door vault scene. The project also includes reimagined dining locations, with Mama Melrose’s becoming Harryhausen’s and a refreshed quick-service replacing PizzeRizzo. While an opening timeline has yet to be announced, the scale of construction suggests this land is far from a quick refurb and more of a full scream-worthy transformation.

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