A towering boom crane has been installed at Disney's Hollywood Studios as construction accelerates on the upcoming Monsters, Inc. flying door coaster.
The crane, designed for heavy lifting and precision placement, is now on-site to support vertical construction on the ride, which will anchor the new Monstropolis land.
This type of crane is commonly used for large-scale theme park projects. Its long boom allows it to reach high and is ideal for lifting tall steel supports and coaster track segments - the next likely phase in the build.
The crane is clearly visible from multiple areas of the park, including Hollywood Blvd, Echo Lake, Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and the main parking lot.
The attraction will send guests gliding through the iconic Monsters, Inc. door vault in suspended ride vehicles, launched by a vertical lift. It will be Disney's first suspended coaster and fully enclosed once vertical construction is complete.
Recent aerial photos show foundational work progressing quickly, with infrastructure now in place. The arrival of the crane signals that steel installation could begin at any time, marking a major milestone for the Monstropolis expansion.
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