One of the most anticipated projects at Disney World starts to feel more real each and every day, because construction is moving FAST at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Monstropolis construction
Disney Imagineering is working long and hard on the brand-new Monsters Inc. Land, which is taking over what was Muppets Courtyard. When we say they have been working, we mean they have been WORKING. Disney Imagineering has been making a lot of progress, and we’re here to give you another update, as Disney has filed four new permits for the land!
Disney Imagineering has just filed four permits for different existing buildings that will be transformed from what they were in Muppets Courtyard to what they will be in Monstropolis. We know what buildings are being worked on and the general description of what’s going on. So, let’s take a look!
Concept art for Monstropolis
Muppet Vision Building
A permit has been filed for work on the building that held the beloved Muppet*Vision 3D attraction. In the permit filed by Disney Imagineering, the general description says “Install set elements.” We’re assuming this is a big step forward in now working on the interior of the building, as well as the exterior.
Work on the clock
In concept art, this new attraction is called “The Glob” theatre in Monstropolis city. We’re not sure what the actual name of this building will be, or what’s coming inside yet — but we can’t wait to find out!
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Another permit was filed for the Muppet*Vision 3D building, but this second states it is for installing signage. We’re assuming this is for the exterior of the building, which means we’re getting close to the details being added. We’re not sure how far away they are from having this building complete, but they are clearly moving fast. So two permits filed for Muppet Vision, but what else?
Mama Melrose Building
Disney Imagineering filed another permit to “install signage“, only this one is for the Mama Melrose building. Mama Melrose is deep in the land, so we can’t see it the way we can see the Muppet Vision building.
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However, we know the former Italian restaurant will end up becoming Harryhausen’s, the iconic Japanese restaurant from the Monsters, Inc. movie.
PizzeRizzo Building
Lastly, a permit was filed to also “install signage” at what was the PizzeRizzo building. Out of everything coming to the land, PizzeRizzo is the one spot we don’t even have a clue about what will replace it in Monstropolis. It looks like they’ve been working on the exterior of the building quite a bit, and now they’re getting ready to install some signage. Could this become another quick-service dining spot?
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Disney Imagineering isn’t stopping here! They filed permits for work at two other spots around Disney World. Those spots are Disney’s Riviera Resort and the Magic of Disney Animation.
Sorcerer hat!
The Magic of Disney Animation is another space coming to Hollywood Studios, and it is less than a month away from being open! The permit filed by Disney Imagineering to “install set elements” is most likely the last one, as the new animation courtyard opens on May 26th. The new area is going to feature things like Disney Princess meet-and-greets, an Alice in Wonderland playground for kiddos, drawing classes with an Olaf animatronic, and more!
Nice and open!
Then there’s the Riviera, for which Disney filed a permit for “general construction“. This just tells us that construction and refurbishment are going to be hitting the popular resort, but we don’t have much detail outside of “general construction”.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
We’re looking forward to the transformation of Hollywood Studios. Every day, we’re getting more and more excited based on the work Disney is doing. We’re always on top of all the latest Disney news and updates, so make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog to not miss a thing!
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