Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for work inside the former MuppetVision 3D theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. The City of Orlando Building Department lists the permit as “install set elements.” This permit covers work entirely within the existing building.
The permit, submitted in early March 2026, names Walt Disney Imagineering as the applicant and Adirondack Studios as the contractor. The filing does not provide information about what type of show will occupy the space. Disney has not released additional details regarding the timeline.
We know that some sort of show will replace MuppetVision 3D, with “The Glob” being a play on words for Shakespeare’s Globe. However, the details for this Monsters Inc. show have not yet been disclosed.
Concept Art for the Monsters Inc. Land that’s replacing MuppetVision 3D – Disney Parks Blog
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The permit description, “install set elements,” generally covers:
- Placement of scenic or themed structures inside the existing space
- Installation of props, stage elements, or other thematic components
External work on the building has already been underway, with scaffolding visible to guests.
Background on Adirondack Studios
Adirondack Studios is a construction and fabrication company that specializes in themed entertainment, including multiple projects with Walt Disney Imagineering. The company focuses on designing, fabricating, and installing interior scenic and thematic elements for attractions.
The Muppet coutyard and MuppetVision theater closed down – Photo Credit: Follow The Bradley’s Fun
Their Disney work includes contributions to several high-profile projects at Walt Disney World, such as:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT
- Frozen Ever After at EPCOT.
Historical Context and Significance
MuppetVision 3D opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 1991. The attraction was developed in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering and the Muppets franchise.
The theater closed on June 7, 2025, with many fans mourning the end of one of Jim Henson’s last major projects before his death in 1990.
A screenshot of Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios via DocumentDisney YouTube
The closure of MuppetVision 3D is part of a broader reconfiguration of the area within Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the former Muppet Courtyard will be reworked into a Monsters Inc. themed land. Next to the Glob, Disney is working on a “flying door” coaster as one of other main attractions for the upcoming area.
Timeline and Future Considerations
Construction is expected to last several months. No official completion date has been released. Disney generally announces project details closer to opening, so further information will likely remain limited.
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