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Disney Parks to Bring Monstropolis to Life with Innovative Monsters Inc. Coaster
The collaborative magic between Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering is set to transport guests to the vibrant world of Monstropolis, as revealed during “The Future of World-Building at Disney” panel at SXSW.
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter and Imagineer Michael Hundgen shared insights into the development of the immersive space coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a project first announced at last year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Docter explained that Pixar’s creative process often includes a key question: “Is this something Imagineers could create, and we could walk into?” If the answer is yes, a partnership with Imagineering is born.
The upcoming Monstropolis land will feature a signature attraction that brings the iconic door vault scene from “Monsters, Inc.” to life. “Imagineers have been itching to turn that moment into an attraction ever since we saw it for the first time,” Hundgen teased.
This innovative coaster will be Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster and will utilize a first-of-its-kind vertical lift system. A new animatic revealed at the panel showcased the load area, where guests will board vehicles and be hoisted into the air, mirroring the film’s memorable scene.
“It’s going to be an experience that’s as memorable and fun as the film,” Hundgen continued. Docter echoed this sentiment, stating, “I can tell you that everyone at Pixar is excited about how this is coming together. It really is like a dream come true for us.”
The collaboration between Pixar and Imagineering promises to deliver an immersive and thrilling experience for guests, further blurring the lines between animated storytelling and real-world adventure.
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