New Aerial Photos Show Massive Construction Progress in Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios

Monstropolis Construction Levels Up at Hollywood Studios with Major Coaster Progress

It’s scream-come-true progress over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as new aerial photos from @bioreconstruct reveal some monster-sized construction milestones for the upcoming Monstropolis land.

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The former Muppets Courtyard is now deep into its transformation, with the area essentially wiped clean and prepped for its new identity. The exterior of the MuppetVision 3D theater is currently wrapped in scrim and scaffolding, while nearby buildings like the old Company 1 Studio Store have been stripped down to a neutral gray, ready for their next act in the Monsters, Inc. universe.

But the real headline-grabber? The upcoming door coaster is officially rising from the ground.

Support columns are now being installed across the coaster site, marking a major shift from groundwork to vertical construction. Just days ago, these columns were staged nearby, and now they’re being placed into position like the skeletal frame of something big… and fast.

Across the site, the groundwork tells its own story. Sections of conduit and rebar grids are still visible, while other areas have already been paved over, showing a clear pattern of progress as crews build and seal each section step by step. Based on the latest aerials, foundational work for the coaster appears to be more than halfway complete.

And this isn’t a small footprint either. The new attraction stretches into what was once a backstage Cast Member parking lot, giving Disney plenty of space to bring Monstropolis to life in a big way. When complete, this will be Disney’s first suspended coaster and its first vertical lift coaster… meaning this ride is about to open some doors in a whole new way.

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Elsewhere in the land, the ground near MuppetVision 3D has been leveled, likely setting the stage for new landscaping that will help tie the area together. Concept art suggests this space will feature a row of trees, adding a bit of “monster metropolis meets city park” energy to the environment.

We’re also starting to see the future dining lineup take shape. Mama Melrose’s is set to transform into Harryhausen’s, a nod to the iconic sushi restaurant from Monsters, Inc., while PizzeRizzo is expected to evolve into a new quick-service location. As for the MuppetVision 3D theater itself, Disney hasn’t announced its long-term plans just yet.

With steel rising, foundations setting, and facades getting their monster makeover, Monstropolis is officially moving from concept art into concrete reality. And if this pace keeps up, we may be hearing doors whoosh open sooner than we think.

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