Monstropolis Under Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
by James Coulter
Get ready to scream for excitement! Because monsters are expected to arrive real soon at Walt Disney World now that a new Monsters, Inc.-themed land is being constructed.
Monstropolis Under Construction
Several news outlets and social media accounts have shared photographs of construction currently underway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios of Monstropolis, the new themed land based on Disney/Pixar’s 2003 animated feature Monsters, Inc.
Park photographer bioreconstruct has shared zoomed-in aerial photography tracking the progress of the ongoing development, including the construction of the steel framework for the land’s main attraction and show building.
Disney Food Blog reported on the erection of two chopsticks as part of the facade for Harryhausen’s, a new table service inspired by the sushi restaurant from the film. “Those massive chopsticks from the film are standing tall!” wrote Emma Kenner Cowan. “These chopsticks will eventually hold a large eyeball in between them, but nothing is staring at us…yet!”
Meanwhile, WDW News Today has chronicled the transformation of the former MuppetVision 3D building into The Glob Theater. Currently, the facade is receiving new faux brickwork, along with a new paint job, around its central tower. “Other sections feature small mesh-covered openings and box-shaped steel pieces projecting from the walls,” wrote Austin Haughton. “These may support additional decorations that have yet to be installed.”
What to Expect
The new themed land was announced in August 2024 at the D23 fan event. In October 2025, its name was revealed as Monstropolis, inspired by the movie’s fictional city.
The land will occupy the area formerly known as Muppets Courtyard and includes attractions like Harryhausen’s table-service restaurant and a stage production to be hosted in The Glob Theater. The main attraction will be the Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster, Disney’s first-ever suspended roller coaster inspired by the movie’s iconic factory door vault.
The official opening date for Monstropolis has yet to be announced, but it is speculated to open in 2027.
H.U.M.A.N. Day Celebration
Set after the events of the original Monsters, Inc. movie, James P. “Sulley” Sullivan and Mike Wazowski have transitioned the fictional company from “scream energy” to the more powerful “laugh energy,” leading to a cultural shift toward humans.
The newly-formed Department of Human Relations is launching an event called H.U.M.A.N. Day—short for “Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice.” This celebration aims to welcome human guests into Monstropolis, allowing them to meet its citizens, taste unique cuisine, and explore the monster world.
Disney Parks Blog described it as “part celebration, part cultural exchange,” marking a historic milestone for the city.
Whether you believe in monsters or not, this new land promises plenty of laughter and screams—of excitement!
