Monstropolis Coaster Work Advances at Hollywood Studios
Published October 10, 2026 · Updated October 12, 2026
According to reports, Disney’s Monsters, Inc.-themed Monstropolis expansion showed new construction progress on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As of Saturday, October 10, the land is still planned to begin welcoming guests in 2027, but the suspended door-vault coaster may not open with the first phase.
The expansion is being built in the former Grand Avenue area and is planned as more than a single ride. Reports describe a larger Monstropolis environment with multiple film-inspired locations tied to Mike Wazowski, James P. Sullivan, and the monster city setting.
The biggest construction focus is the door-vault roller coaster, inspired by the warehouse door sequence from Monsters, Inc. The ride is expected to be Disney’s first suspended roller coaster, with vehicles traveling beneath the track inside a large factory-style show building.
Aerial video and images reportedly show progress on the coaster show building, the wider Monstropolis area, and track staged near EPCOT. The report also says Disney has outlined a phased opening, with some experiences planned for 2027 while work continues on the larger attraction.
What we know
- Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — reportedly remains planned to begin welcoming guests in 2027.
- Former Grand Avenue area — is being transformed into the Monsters, Inc.-themed land.
- Door-vault roller coaster — is expected to be a suspended coaster inspired by the factory door sequence.
- Glob Theater — is planned to host a show titled Welcome to Monstropolis.
- Harryhausen’s — is reportedly confirmed as a recreated restaurant location inside the land.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not confirmed an exact opening date for Monstropolis beyond 2027 in the coverage available. Disney has also not confirmed that the suspended door-vault coaster will be ready when the first portions of the land open.
The report does not include ride height requirements, Lightning Lane details, restaurant menu information, showtimes, or a full opening lineup. Treat those as unknown until Disney releases them.
What it means for your trip
If you are planning a 2027 Hollywood Studios trip, do not build the whole day around the coaster yet. The safer assumption is that Monstropolis may open in pieces, and the headline ride could arrive later than the first walk-through areas, show, or restaurant.
For families, this land is worth watching because it could change the park’s balance in a real way. Hollywood Studios already leans heavily on high-demand rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, so a major Monsters, Inc. coaster would likely pull serious attention once it opens.
The practical move is to keep your Hollywood Studios plans flexible until Disney gives exact dates. If Monstropolis is open but the coaster is not, it may still be useful for atmosphere, dining, and a show, but it should not replace your core ride strategy.
SupaPark can help once dates and operating patterns are live by tracking ride status, wait trends, and Lightning Lane availability, but the actual booking still happens in My Disney Experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Monstropolis open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Reports say the Monsters, Inc.-themed land is planned to begin welcoming guests in 2027, but an exact opening date has not been confirmed in the coverage available.
Will the Monsters, Inc. coaster open with the land?
That is not confirmed. Reports say Disney has outlined a phased opening, and the suspended door-vault coaster may not be ready when the first parts of Monstropolis open.
What is confirmed for the new Monsters, Inc. land?
Reports name the suspended door-vault coaster, the Glob Theater show Welcome to Monstropolis, and a recreation of Harryhausen’s as planned parts of the expansion.
Keep planning: Will Your Kid Hate Soarin’? How to Decide (And Where to Sit)
Go deeper — the full guides: Walt Disney World Hidden Gems Most Guests Walk Right Past – The Ultimate Insider Guide · Animal Kingdom Full-Day Touring Plan: Beat the Heat and Maximize Magic
SupaPark tracks live wait times and crowd forecasts, and pings you the second a hard-to-get reservation opens or a ride goes walk-on — free to start at supapark.com.