October 18, 2025
7:11 PM
Aerial photo of demolition in the animation courtyard of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Star Wars Launch Bay sign removed. Also the gateway arch, at bottom left.
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Dark Universe
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Monsters, Inc roller coaster show building
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
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Walt Disney Studios sign
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demolition of the former Stage 1 Company Store
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pavement replacement
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popcorn and snacks stand
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Celestial Goodnight show
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Disney Junior Dance Party demolition
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Lilo & Stitch
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Magic of Disney Animation
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Monsters Inc. suspended door roller coaster
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Monsters Unchained show building
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
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Villains Unfairly Ever After
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gateway to Monstropolis
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October 18, 2025
7:06 PM
Aerial photo of where demolition is underway at the animation courtyard in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Gateway arch was demolished, at center of this photo.
October 18, 2025
7:01 PM
Aerial photo of the where the gateway arch was demolished in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
October 18, 2025
6:56 PM
Gateway arch in Disney's Hollywood Studios demolished.
October 13, 2025
1:19 AM
Aerial photos of a backstage area in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Access to the Monsters Inc roller coaster will be through this space.
October 13, 2025
1:16 AM
Aerial photos of current work to change Muppets Courtyard to a Monsters Inc land.
October 13, 2025
1:13 AM
Aerial photo of facades remaining from Muppets Courtyard. Will be rethemed to a Monsters Inc land.
October 13, 2025
1:09 AM
Aerial photo of site preparation in the Monsters Inc land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
October 13, 2025
12:59 AM
Aerial overview of construction of the Monsters Inc land in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Top right is the former Muppets Courtyard.
October 13, 2025
12:57 AM
Aerial photos of development of the Monsters Inc roller coaster gravity building.
October 13, 2025
12:52 AM
Aerial photos of site preparation for the Monsters Inc roller coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
October 13, 2025
12:43 AM
Aerial overview of the development of a Monsters Inc roller coaster. Site preparation for the gravity building.
October 13, 2025
12:38 AM
Aerial overview of the development of a Monsters Inc land in Disney's Hollywood Studios. A roller coaster will be at top right.
October 13, 2025
12:34 AM
Aerial overview of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Construction site at left is for a Monsters Inc roller coaster.
October 13, 2025
12:15 AM
Aerial photo of guest flow changes near the Little Mermaid show. Due to demolition of the gateway arch. • Stairs remain open. • Temporary ramp down. • Longtime ramp (for up) is in shadow at right of the temp ramp. Cast Members assist guests with direction.
