New Detailed Concept Art Reveals Closer Look at Monsters, Inc. Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Monday November 25, 2024 11:30am ET · "Monstropolis"
New Detailed Concept Art Reveals Closer Look at Monsters, Inc. Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Monsters Inc. Land Concept Art November 2024

Wide view of the Monsters Inc. LandCenter of Monsters Inc. LandThe Monstro Theater in Monsters Inc. LandHarryhausen's RestaurantMonsters Inc. Roller CoasterThe Monstro Theater+2 more

Disney has released new high-resolution concept art showcasing the upcoming Monsters, Inc. land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The latest artwork gives fans a closer look at what's planned for the area, offering insights into familiar locations from the movie reimagined as theme park attractions.

A Closer Look at Monstropolis

The newly released high-resolution concept art gives a detailed look at the transformation happening at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Monstropolis-themed courtyard and attention to detail throughout the land will aim to immerse guests in the universe of Monsters, Inc., giving them a new way to experience the humor, heart, and thrill of the Pixar film.

Wide view of the Monsters Inc. Land
Wide view of the Monsters Inc. Land

Monstropolis Central Courtyard

The central courtyard has been reworked into Monstropolis, with notable changes to give it the feel of the monster city. The Muppets fountain has been replaced by a statue of Mike Wazowski, serving as a focal point for the redesigned area. New landscaping, colorful building facades, and busy streets are meant to bring Monstropolis to life, allowing guests to feel like they're part of the Monsters, Inc. world.

Center of Monsters Inc. Land
Center of Monsters Inc. Land

The Monstro Theater: Replacing MuppetVision 3D

The Monstro Theater is also shown in the concept art, taking over the space that previously housed MuppetVision 3D. The updated theater facade has been designed to fit the aesthetics of Monstropolis, aiming to evoke the bustling city atmosphere from the films. Disney says a new show will be presented at the updated theater.

The Monstro Theater in Monsters Inc. Land
The Monstro Theater in Monsters Inc. Land

Harryhausen's Restaurant: Replacing Mama Melrose's

The concept art features Harryhausen's, a restaurant from the original Monsters, Inc. film. This location will replace the former Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, transforming the area into an immersive dining space inspired by the movie.

Harryhausen's Restaurant
Harryhausen's Restaurant

Flying Door Coaster: A New Addition

In the back of the new land, the concept art shows a glimpse of the planned flying door rollercoaster set within the door warehouse. Inspired by the door vault sequence from Monsters, Inc., this new family-friendly roller coaster ride is intended to offer an exciting experience for guests of all ages. The warehouse design captures the industrial feel of the movie, adding a significant landmark to the land.

Monsters Inc. Roller Coaster
Monsters Inc. Roller Coaster

Construction on the new Monsters Inc. land is set to begin sometime in 2025, although Disney has not yet announced closure dates for the existing Muppets Courtyard area.

Disney Confirms MuppetVision 3D Closure for New Monsters, Inc. Coaster at Hollywood Studios

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LSLSNov 25, 2024
↩ replying to Mr. Sullivan
But there lies the problem. I haven't gone back to find it, but I believe DHS has LESS attractions than it had like 25-30 years ago (or at least the same amount maybe?). The problem is the development period you are talking about was a net negative from an attractions perspective. And that's what gets people mad. I love MV3D. Had they built stuff out, and just decided due to age, it was time, I'd be sad. I'd be upset. But I'd get it. I can argue all day at the quality of the transformation, but the bottom line is that the transformation is not adding capacity to improve guest experience. I'm glad this is at least adding something with this, but they need a lot more stuff.
The Chatbox GhostNov 25, 2024
↩ replying to celluloid
Especially now that it’s sushi and not pizza.
The Chatbox GhostNov 25, 2024
↩ replying to LSLS
Exactly. This change doesn’t help the park at all, it just creates higher guest spending in one area- LLs for the rollercoaster and higher food prices at the restaurant(s). Capacity will go up by one attraction, but after years for being down 2 to 3, counting RnR. Plus it’s another height requirement in a park that barely has any family rides. I think aside from MuppetVision, it’s just the other stage shows and Alien Swirling Saucers (another unfortunate acronym lol)?
erasure fan1Nov 25, 2024
↩ replying to LSLS
This is really the root of the problem. If the park had no more room, I get it. But we aren't there yet. And that is what really makes it worse. It's the same issue with replacing great movie ride. It boils down to what's the path of least resistance, customer be damned.
Grantwil93Nov 25, 2024
↩ replying to wdwfan22
I've also heard that Universal can't change the land without approval. Only maintain. So it's essentially stuck exactly as it is with the only thing being refurbs. Even character costumes cant be updated without approval(that i know for fact cause i have a friend in Universal Entertainment). And Disney has no incentive to approve an expansion or change of it.

At some point, I do believe Universal will find more value in changing it to something else rather than keeping it as is. There is a lot of value in keeping the rights away from Disney. But Universal's product has continued to get stronger and stronger. They don't need to handcuff Disney to compete anymore.

Spiderman might be the best ride I've been on, but I feel like denying the possibility Universal would ever change that land is foolish.
Casper GutmanNov 25, 2024
↩ replying to Grantwil93
Universal can do whatever they want with the Marvel characters they control. The contract is exceptionally generous to Universal because Marvel was desperate and nearly dead when they agreed to it.

The contract is online. You can read it. MARVEL IS NOT LEAVING UNIVERSAL. You might as well fantasize about Disney getting the rights to Jurassic Park.
DCBakerNov 25, 2024
Disney has released a high-res version of the Monsters, Inc. land concept rendering:
Casper GutmanNov 25, 2024
↩ replying to DCBaker
What an uninteresting looking land.
Disgruntled WaltNov 25, 2024
↩ replying to Casper Gutman
It's also not even that different from what's there right now.
EagleScout610Nov 25, 2024
Alas, poor Miss Piggy. Replaced with...an eyeball
celluloidNov 25, 2024
↩ replying to Grantwil93
Former employee of Universal Entertainment Base here. This is only half right. Disney can't say no just because either. It has to be in good faith. They don't want Universal being stuck with a bad product because it is bad for their brand being represented as well.
The good faith goes both ways. This is why there have been updates after 2009 when Disney has owned it, such as Spiderman's reanimation of all ride media in 2012.
HoustonHornNov 25, 2024
I got a custom button today!
celluloidNov 25, 2024
It is wild to think that some people think that Muppets does not qualify in timeless popularity enough to keep a single 3D theater attraction, but Monsters Inc somehow deserves to be fleshed out as an environment into an entire land. We probably need the compromise of Muppet Vision 3D staying and getting a Monsters Inc Ride. A variety in properties would be nice and something DHS really lacks.

Some color tones on citytscapes change, and based on the concept art, not enough to make it look like that world as it should. Still looks more Brookyln than what Monstropolis mostly visibly borrows from.
The other parts of Streets of America that were bulldozed years ago actually suit the change better.
BlobblesNov 25, 2024
J4546Nov 25, 2024
↩ replying to EagleScout610
Hey I like the eyeball! Hopefully miss piggy fountain is relocated though, IM sure they wont just tear it apart
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