Details revealed from Walt Disney World’s New Monsters Inc. land

The news adds new backstory to Monstropolis and confirms the highly-anticipated arrival of the fan-favorite in-universe restaurant from the Monsters Inc. franchise.
Concept art of Monsters Inc.-themed land coming to Hollywood Studios
Concept art of Monsters Inc.-themed land coming to Hollywood Studios (Photo: Disney)

There’s a lot going on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hot off the press is a reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets along with a refreshed Animation Courtyard, soon to be followed by an all-new indoor experience called The Magic of Disney Animation. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run also received its biggest update since it first opened. All of this took place just in the last couple of weeks. So, Disney World has been busy!

Disney's Hollywood Studios at night.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Credit: The World of Spark)

That’s just the beginning for what’s new and exciting at Hollywood Studios, with the most highly anticipated project coming to the park still under construction. A brand-new land inspired by the Monsters Inc. franchise is on the way, and for the first time ever, humans will be allowed to explore Monstropolis.

Celebrate H.U.M.A.N. Day in Monstropolis

Disney revealed this week new details surrounding Monstropolis, including the backstory as to why exactly humans are allowed to freely explore without any “Code 2319” alarm bells going off. Following the events of the Pixar film Monsters Inc., Monstropolis learns that the power of human laughter is far more powerful than human screams. This led to a citywide shift in how monsters view humans.

Concept art from Monsters Inc. land coming to Disney World
Early concept art from Monstropolis land coming to Hollywood Studios (Photo: Disney)

As a result, the newly established Department of Human Relations is spearheading a movement that allows humans to enter Monstropolis on a special day: H.U.M.A.N. Day (which stands for Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice).

When Monstropolis opens in Hollywood Studios, guests will be able to celebrate H.U.M.A.N. Day by meeting its citizens, trying unique cuisine, and “stepping into the everyday world of monsters in a totally new way.”

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Monstropolis attractions

The headliner attraction in Monstropolis is a yet-to-be-named indoor roller coaster that brings riders inside the famed Door Vault as seen in Monsters Inc. The coaster will break new ground as the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney Park and the first-ever vertical lift. 

Door Vault coaster model seen at the 2024 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event (Photo: Carly Neil, The World of Spark)

Disney previously shared a concept rendering of the load room depicting the mechanics of the vertical lift. It’s sure to be an incredible way to commemorate you visit to Monstropolis on H.U.M.A.N. Day.

Concept rendering of Monstropolis suspended coaster coming to Disney World
Concept rendering of Monstropolis suspended coaster (Photo: Disney)

If you’d rather kick back and enjoy some entertainment, you can head over to the Glob Theater. In a previous life, the hallowed halls of the Glob Theater presented a show featuring the Muppets showcasing new 3*D technology.

Concept art of Monsters Inc.-themed land coming to Hollywood Studios
Concept art of Monsters Inc.-themed land coming to Hollywood Studios (Photo: Disney)

According to what looks like an Easter Egg left in the front page of the Monstropolis Horn, it sounds like we could learn more about the show currently in rehearsals at the Disney Experiences presentation on August 15 at the D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Take a look at the “Page 8 (August), Col. 15 (the 15th)” note at the top of the front page:

Front page of the Monstropolis Horn newspaper created for the Monsters Inc. land coming to Walt Disney World
(Photo: Disney)

That’s not all that could be revealed at the D23 Ultimate Fan Expo; let’s keep discussing the newest revelations surrounding Monstropolis!

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Monstropolis dining and shopping

It wouldn’t be Monstropolis without the legendary Harryhausen’s (“But it’s impossible to get a reservation there!”), and Disney has revealed that guests will be able to dine at the famed Monsters Inc. restaurant when the land opens! Like the Glob Theater, it sounds like we could learn more about what to expect at Harryhausen’s at the Disney Experiences presentation at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event this August. Stay tuned for more details!

Expect to find other shopping and dining options coming to Monstropolis. As described on Disney Parks Blog, “Storefronts line the streets, industries hum alongside everyday life, and every corner reflects the quirky, character-filled world fans fell in love with.” Be sure to follow along as we learn more details of what’s to come with the opening of Monstropolis at Walt Disney World.

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Details Revealed From Walt Disney World’s New Monsters Inc. Land was originally published on The World of Spark.

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