Disney Plans Phased 2027 Opening for Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios
Published September 6, 2026 · Updated September 30, 2026
Disney will open the upcoming Monsters, Inc. land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in phases, reportedly allowing guests into the area in 2027 before the flagship ride is complete. The land’s massive suspended door coaster will open separately in a later phase.
As of Sunday, September 6, 2026, heavy construction is underway in the former Muppets Courtyard to transform the space into the new land. According to reports and aerial photography, the area remains a sprawling construction site, with buildings covered in scaffolding and extensive utility work in progress.
The phased opening strategy allows Disney to welcome guests into the front portions of the land while work continues on the massive coaster facility being built behind the existing structures. This attraction will be Disney’s first suspended coaster and will feature the company’s first vertical lift on a roller coaster. While no delays have been reported, the scale of the ongoing transformation indicates significant work remains before the 2027 opening window.
What we know
- Monstropolis — The front portion of the land is scheduled to open first in 2027.
- Suspended Door Coaster — Will open in a later phase after the main land debuts.
- Former Muppets Courtyard — Currently undergoing dramatic visual changes, including the installation of concrete columns near the entrance and plumbing for a central fountain.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not announced a specific opening date or season in 2027 for the first phase of Monstropolis, nor have they provided a timeline for the door coaster’s subsequent opening.
What it means for your trip
- Expect construction walls in 2026 and 2027: If you are visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the next year, anticipate significant visual intrusion and routing changes around the back of the park near Star Tours and the former Muppets area.
- Plan for a split debut: When booking a 2027 trip, keep in mind that being there for the opening of Monstropolis likely means you will miss the opening of its flagship coaster. If the door coaster is a must-do for your family, you may want to hold off on a dedicated trip until Disney confirms the timeline for the later phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly in 2027 will Monstropolis open?
Disney has only provided the year 2027 and has not specified a season or month for the first phase of the opening.
Will the coaster be ready in 2027?
Disney has only stated that the door coaster will open in a “later phase” following the initial 2027 debut of the land, without confirming the year for the coaster itself.
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