We finally know where Monsters, Inc. Land is going at Hollywood Studios, and not everyone is happy

MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION (Disney/Mitch Hasseth) GONZO, PEPE THE KING PRAWN
MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION (Disney/Mitch Hasseth) GONZO, PEPE THE KING PRAWN /
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Earlier this year, Disney announced plans to add a new land inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' Monsters, Inc. to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. While exciting, the announcement was met with a bit of hesitation as concept art for the new land seemed to indicate it would be replacing a beloved area of the park.

These fears were confirmed today when Disney announced that Monsters Inc. Land will indeed replace Muppets Courtyard. This also means that MuppetVision 3D's time is coming to an end.

Perhaps sensing that the announcement would result in blowback from Muppets fans, Disney announced that the Muppets would take over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. But even the announcement of the first Disney ride ever to feature The Muppets did little to appease fans upset to see Muppets Courtyard and MuppetsVision 3D go.

Even the biggest Muppets fans know that MuppetsVision 3D isn't among the most popular attractions at Hollywood Studios. It's old. The production value is incredibly dated. It's not terribly exciting for kids — especially the younger generation who may not be as familiar with The Muppets as the older ones.

A good portion of the complaints point out the history behind Muppetvision 3D. It's the final project Jim Henson ever worked on. And now Disney is removing it.

Social media is filled with Muppets fans expressing disappointment over Disney's decision to remove a huge piece of history. And while The Muppets are moving homes and taking over a new attraction, it's just not the same.

Another criticism is the fact that Disney isn't adding anything to the park. They are removing one attraction — albeit a boring one that draws little crowd — just to replace it with another.

There's no doubt a Monsters, Inc. suspended thrill ride will be more popular with the average park goer, but removing classics doesn't typically sit well with Disney purists. It never has, and it never will.