Monstropolis Construction Updates Hollywood Studios

Monstropolis Construction Updates Hollywood Studios - Monstropolis concept art

Monstropolis takes over the former Muppets Courtyard, along with a new coaster show building being added on as an expansion to the park in what was formerly a backstage Cast Member parking lot. The door coaster will be Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster and first vertical lift coaster.

MuppetVision 3D and PizzeRizzo closed permanently in June 2025 after Mama Melrose’s closed in May 2025. The coaster will be brand new to the area, but other Muppets Courtyard/Grand Avenue structures will be reused.

Mama Melrose’s will become Harryhausen’s, a restaurant visited by characters in the first Monsters, Inc. PizzeRizzo will likely be a new quick-service restaurant. Disney has not announced what will go in the MuppetVision 3D theater.

Monstropolis Concept Art

Monstropolis Construction Updates Hollywood Studios - Monstropolis concept art
Monstropolis Construction Updates Hollywood Studios - Monstropolis concept art
Monstropolis Construction Updates Hollywood Studios - Monstropolis concept art

Monstropolis Construction Updates

Massive Steel Frame Rises for Monsters, Inc. Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Mama Melrose’s Gutted and More Monstropolis Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Second Crane Arrives at Monstropolis Construction Site in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Purple Gutter Gone & Drywall Installed on Former MuppetVision Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Load Area Under Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Buildings Stripped to Studs in Former Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

More Structures Installed at Monsters, Inc. Coaster Show Building in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Thematic Elements Removed & Others Added to Make Way for Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Monstropolis Theming Permits Filed for Former Muppets Store, Mama Melrose’s

Monsters, Inc. Coaster Show Building Construction Continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Aerial concept art of Disney's Hollywood Studios shows buildings, trees, a central fountain, and guests in Monsters, Inc. Land.

Monstropolis Theming Permits Filed for Former MuppetVision 3D Theater, PizzeRizzo, & Mama Melrose’s

Blue Coaster Supports Spotted for ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Roller Coaster

New Insulation Added to Former MuppetVision 3D Theater

A wall mural of the Mona Lisa holding spaghetti at Disney's Hollywood Studios is perfect for photos at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano.

Another Muppets Courtyard Water Tower Removed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Second Muppets Courtyard Entrance Pillar Removed as Monstropolis Construction Progresses

Aerial Photos Show Continued Retheming of Muppets Courtyard into Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Aerial Photos Show First Supports Installed in Massive Foundation for ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Door Vault Coaster in Walt Disney World

Water Tower Removed From Former Muppets Courtyard for Monstropolis Transformation at Hollywood Studios

BREAKING: ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Installation Has Begun at Hollywood Studios

‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Beams Spotted in Staging Area, Suggesting Construction May Soon Go Vertical

A colorful aerial concept art illustration of a city plaza with trees, a fountain, and people walking around.

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permits for Set Installation Throughout Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Scrim and Scaffolding Grow Further at Monstropolis Construction Site in Hollywood Studios

It’s a Wonderful Shop Windows Demolished as Monstropolis Construction Continues in Hollywood Studios

Prep Work Continues for Monstropolis Decorations on Former MuppetVision 3D Theater

Scaffolding Goes Up Around Gonzo’s Royal Flush Water Tower, More Brick Wall Demolition at Muppets Courtyard

Brick Wall Demolished for Monstropolis Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Construction Begins on Monstropolis Entrance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Monstropolis Makeover of Muppets Courtyard Continues at Hollywood Studios

‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Construction Continues with More Concrete & Conduits at Walt Disney World

Façade Fully Stripped, Covered in Scaffolding at Monstropolis Construction Site

Foundation Work Continues as Monstropolis Progresses at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Aerial Photos Show Significant Progress at Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios

Brick Removed From MuppetVision 3D Clock Tower, Roof Elements Almost Gone at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Crews Continue Dismantling Roof Elements at MuppetVision at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Crane Arrives for Vertical Monsters Inc. Door Coaster Construction

Paneling Removed from MuppetVision Theater Facade at Hollywood Studios

Facade Work Continues on MuppetVision Theater and Restrooms for Monstropolis Takeover

Aerial concept art of Disney's Hollywood Studios shows buildings, trees, a central fountain, and guests in Monsters, Inc. Land.

Disney Spending $22 Million to Change MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc. Show

Gonzo’s Royal Flush Sign Removed From Muppets Courtyard at Hollywood Studios

Concrete Floor Mostly Complete for New Monsters, Inc. Roller-Coaster

Aerial concept art of Disney's Hollywood Studios shows buildings, trees, a central fountain, and guests in Monsters, Inc. Land.

Permits Filed for Monsters, Inc. Construction at Former MuppetVision 3D Theater

MuppetVision 3D Windows and Awnings Removed at Hollywood Studios

Disney Begins to Pour Concrete for Monsters Inc Attraction & More Monstropolis Updates

A brick building with a clock tower and marquee, resembling MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, under a clear blue sky.

MuppetVision 3D Marquee Ripped Down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Aerial view of a theme park featuring colorful buildings, winding paths, greenery, and a central fountain. Families and visitors explore under a partially cloudy sky, with nearby thrills from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster adding excitement to their day.

Show Building Outline Revealed for Monsters Inc. Coaster In CFTOD Filing

Red and yellow awning at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney's Hollywood Studios, with festive pennant flags above.

Permit Filed for Mama Melrose’s Transformation Into Monsters, Inc. Restaurant

People gather in an outdoor plaza near a mural, with Monster's Inc. Land construction visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Pile Driver Looms Over Hollywood Studios as Work Continues on Monsters Inc. Land

Aerial view of a construction site with flat dirt piles and equipment between large buildings.

Former Muppet Courtyard Cleared of Rubble at Hollywood Studios

Aerial view of two excavators clearing debris near Disney's Hollywood Studios in an urban area.

BREAKING: Muppets Store Now Completely Demolished to Make Way for Monsters Inc. Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A colorful building at Disney's Hollywood Studios peeks from trees, vintage streetlamp, blue sky with clouds overhead.

PHOTOS: Muppets Store Demolition Begins for Monsters Inc. Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Aerial photos capture early work at a construction site with vehicles, dirt, and urban buildings.

Aerial Photos Show Remains of Muppets as Crews Work on Monsters, Inc. Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Exterior of Muppet*Vision 3D theater with brick facade and colorful banners. The marquee displays "Muppet*Vision 3D" and a digital sign shows current wait time. Blue sky above.

First Permit Filed for ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Land Construction at MuppetVision 3D Theater

A concept art poster for Monsters, Inc. Land is displayed on a red construction wall at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Walt Disney World Posts New Concept Art for Monsters Inc. Land at Muppets Courtyard

Outdoor Coca-Cola seating area with colorful mural, greenery, and buildings under a clear blue sky.

PHOTOS: First Monsters, Inc. Land Construction Walls Go Up at MuppetVision

A monochrome image of a large industrial facility reminiscent of the Monster's Inc Door Coaster, featuring metal structures, railings, and an overhead conveyor system with mechanical hooks.

BREAKING: ‘Monsters Inc.’ Door Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be Disney’s First-Ever Vertical Lift Coaster

A detailed white architectural model of a themed building complex is on display, encased in glass, with several people observing it in the background—reminiscent of something straight out of a Monsters Inc. storyboard at D23.

Monsters Inc. Door Coaster Track Layout Revealed in Imagineering Model for Walt Disney World

People enjoying a lively theme park at Disney's Hollywood Studios with a large blue and purple monster character, various shops, and a street filled with vibrant decorations and excited visitors.

BREAKING: First-Ever Monsters, Inc. Land Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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