It’s time to close the curtains, it’s time to dim the lights.Credit: DisneyRelated: Disney Quietly Raises More Prices Overnight Affecting 1,000+ Across ParksIt’s been almost two months since Muppets Courtyard closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a move that will likely go down as one of Disney’s most controversial theme park decisions of all time. Work has been underway on transforming the area into Monstropolis, a new land inspired by Pixar’s Monsters Inc., but for the most part, Muppets Courtyard has remained untouched.However, this all changes today, with BlogMickey reporting demolition has officially begun.Disney World Begins Demolition of Muppets CourtyardCredit: Brittany DiCologero, Inside the MagicRelated: That Time When Cinderella Castle Vanished at Disney WorldDemolition is now underway on the former Stage 1 Company Store at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Demolition has started at the back of the store, where two Kermit statues once rested. The building will continue to be removed piece by piece over the next few days, though guests will have a hard time seeing exactly what’s going on through the construction walls painted at the entrance of the former Muppets Courtyard.At one time, this location featured Muppets-inspired merchandise and gear.However, the store’s last few years were far less exciting, as Disney rarely opened it to the park-going public. Most guests only saw the Stage 1 Company Store open for limited-time events like May the Fourth or during Jollywood Nights.Disney first teased the closure of Muppets Courtyard during the company’s D23 event in August 2024. Disney holds a D23 conference annually, using the event to announce large projects, deliver updates, developments, and share ideas with its fans.In 2024, Disney pulled off perhaps the most important and impactful D23 conference fans had ever seen. The company announced all kinds of renovations and upgrades across its numerous theme parks. One of the most exciting announcements was news of a new Cars-themed land coming to Magic Kingdom.Named Piston Peak, this new area will be located near the park’s Frontierland and takes over the former spot of experiences like Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat.However, lots of fans were concerned about the fate of the Muppets following the show, as Disney teased Monstropolis would replace Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There was some slight confusion as Disney actually showed off two different pieces of concept art, one that showed Monstropolis taking over Muppets Courtyard and another showing it taking the spot of Animation Courtyard.Credit: DisneyDisney stayed relatively quiet regarding the fate of Muppets Courtyard. Days felt like weeks and weeks felt like years until eventually, Disney ripped the band-aid off and confirmed that Muppets Courtyard, along with everything the land offered, would close permanently in June 2025.Fans said their final goodbyes to attractions like Muppet*Vision 3D and restaurants like PizzeRizzo before they closed permanently on June 7. It was undoubtedly a big day for fans and Walt Disney World as a whole.Disney’s Monstropolis project is expected to be completed in 2027. When open, Monstropolis will feature a number of new attractions to enjoy, namely a suspended roller coaster.This marks the first time a roller coaster pf this nature will be offered at Disney World and expands Hollywood Studios’ already-great selection of thrill rides.Do you miss Muppets Courtyard? Are you excited for Monstropolis?The post Disney World Throwing Out Another Big Muppets Landmark, Demolition Officially Begins appeared first on Inside the Magic.