Aerial View of the Construction for Hollywood Studios New Monsters Inc Land

Aerial Look at Hollywood Studios’ New Monsters Inc. Land

New aerial photos shared by @bioreconstruct on X reveal significant construction progress on the upcoming Monsters, Inc. themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which is replacing the former Muppets Courtyard. While most existing courtyard structures will be adapted and reused, a massive, brand new building is currently under construction. This new structure is essential, as it will house the highly anticipated door roller coaster attraction.

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While the MuppetVision 3D signage has been taken down from the theater, several familiar Muppets elements still stand, including the PizzeRizzo billboard and Gonzo’s Royal Flush sign. At the rear of the courtyard, vestiges of the former land remain, such as some signs and decorations around It’s A Wonderful Shop and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano. Visible proof of the transformation is the large ditch currently open in front of Mama Melrose’s, indicating significant foundational or underground utility work is in progress

Further underground work is evident, with additional ditches visible between the MuppetVision 3D exit and Mama Melrose’s, hinting at the area’s upcoming transformation. The theater is expected to host a new show, while Mama Melrose’s is slated to become Harryhausen’s, the famous restaurant from the first Monsters, Inc. film.

Progress on the new door coaster is also advancing quickly; built over a former section of cast parking, concrete has recently been poured in one corner, and more structural supports are clearly visible along the foundation closest to the park area.

The construction process, as detailed by Bioreconstruct, begins with an auger drilling deep holes into the ground. These holes are subsequently filled with concrete to form pilings. After the necessary dirt is excavated, the tops of these concrete pilings are trimmed. Finally, concrete is poured into specific forms placed atop these trimmed pilings, which creates the solid floor for the new building.

This new roller coaster will mark a significant milestone for Disney, as it will be their very first suspended coaster and their inaugural attraction to feature a vertical lift.

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