Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo Closing on June 7, 2025
The closing dates for several locations inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been announced. Three locations inside the Grand Avenue area will close to make way for the new Monsters, Inc.-themed area that was announced in August 2024 at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Here are the closing dates, according to a post on the Disney Parks Blog:
May 10, 2025: Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
June 7, 2025: Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo
These dates will be the last day to experience these dining locations and the Muppet*Vision 3D show.
Disney previously announced that The Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. A closing date for the retheme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has not yet been announced, but Disney says that guests will have “enough time” to enjoy the current attraction.
Preservation of Muppet*Vision 3D
Jim Henson and The Muppets promoting Muppet*Vision 3D (Photo: The Jim Henson Company)
Disney and The Jim Henson Company previously have stated that they intend to preserve the attraction in some form. As part of today’s update, Disney reiterated that they continue discussing options for preserving the attraction in some form.
“As we move forward with these changes, we are having creative conversations and exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future.” - Disney Parks Blog
On November 23, 2024, The Jim Henson Company issued a statement on social media.
Jim Henson’s final project was Muppet*Vision 3D, now regarded as a true theme park classic. Innovation was always Jim Henson’s north star, and his trailblazing career led him to a unique challenge: a truly immersive Muppet experience where audiences are part of the happy chaos of the iconic Muppet Show. Originally debuting in 1991, Muppet*Vision 3D combined 3D technology with real-world practical effects, alongside animatronic and live Muppet characters. The result was a one-of-a-kind Jim Henson experience, and an unforgettable capstone to Jim’s magnificent career. As we learn of the show’s upcoming closure in its current form at Disney’s Hollywood Studios , we look forward to Muppet*Vision 3D’s next act.