Themed Construction Walls Installed at Hollywood Studios for Disney's Monsters, Inc. Land

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Posted: Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:25am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week will notice a major visual change near the former Grand Park area: themed construction walls have now been installed, officially closing off the space in preparation for the park’s upcoming Monsters, Inc.-themed land.

Construction Walls Up at Monsters Inc Land

The walls block access to the Grand Park entrance, including the path that once led to MuppetVision 3D*, PizzeRizzo, and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano - all of which closed permanently on June 7, 2025.

Construction Walls Up at Monsters Inc Land

In typical Disney fashion, the walls are not blank. They feature themed graphics and include high-resolution versions of the previously released concept art for the new Monsters, Inc. land. These visuals give guests a glimpse of what’s to come, including a redesigned Monstropolis courtyard, the Monstro Theater, Harryhausen’s Restaurant, and the suspended-door rollercoaster set inside the iconic door vault.

Construction Walls Up at Monsters Inc Land

The installation of themed walls marks the beginning of a major transformation for this corner of the park. While Disney has yet to confirm an opening timeline for the new land, construction is expected to continue throughout 2026.

Construction Walls Up at Monsters Inc Land

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TheMaxRebo1 day ago

I agree with the later park - I would like to do a Monsters Inc Sushi/Asian fashion dining experience but because it would (presumably) have fun theming and provide a unique experience and ideally also have at least solid food (no excuse to serve poor food) - but I am not picking my dining locations at Disney just for food quality

DCLcruiser1 day ago

While I love sushi, I am not getting it at DHS. Even EPCOT is questionable. But, I don’t go to WDW for culinary delights. I am fortunate to live where I can get much better stuff. Plus, sushi needs to be very very high quality. Now, if they want to do Hibachi or Teppanyaki, that would be fun…granted it steps on EPCOT’s toes. I could see them redesigning a lot of the SGE Asian-fusion noodle based meals. The theme, as usual, will be the bigger draw than the actual food.

Mr. Sullivan2 days ago

Sushi has exponentially grown in popularity among younger eaters. I'm not sure it's going to be as much of an issue as some may think it would.

MistaDee3 days ago

I really hope they scatter some easter eggs from Harry Hausen's work as a stop-motion artist. The cyclops in particular is most fitting for the eye:

Fido Chuckwagon4 days ago

It has an awesome piano playing animatronic.

celluloid4 days ago

Burgushi notes from Cowfish. Themed to fancy dining for Monsters without actually being all that fancy.

rle4lunch4 days ago

Sashimi roll desserts perhaps.

MisterPenguin4 days ago

It'll be an Asian Hamburger Fusion restaurant.

Emamba4 days ago

I think they just need to take ideas from the restaurants in Japan from Epcot. Sushi does have a big market and many people like it. But also why would you have a sushi restaurant from the movie and not sell sushi there?

Animaniac93-984 days ago

Location, capacity, indoors, visibility, menu variety and selection (something for everyone) It's not pretty. It's not good. But it gets the job done.

WorldExplorer4 days ago

I simultaneously want Disney to have more sushi and don't because the prices are always insane for the most basic rolls. The few places that offer it are like twelve bucks for a six piece California roll. The non-Disney. sushi place I frequent sells those for 6.25. I don't expect Disney to be cheap, but there's a limit to how much I'm willing to put up with.

Andrew C5 days ago

Because it is easy, and MK food options are not all that great.

TheMaxRebo5 days ago

that was my thinking - sushi and Asian fusion seems pretty standard nowadays ... some fairly basic rolls and like teryaki chicken or katsu or similar I am sure can have a burger with a little uniqueness too but maybe it is me as I don't understand why anyone bothers with like Cosmic Ray's but it is the busiest restaurant in all of Disney, right?

rle4lunch5 days ago

Anything more than California rolls with fake crab in them is most likely not gonna sell well with the US audience. And the price on sushi is ridiculous at off property restaurants. Hate to see it there lol.