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Imagination Skyway

Monsters Inc Land News | Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family, History

4.9846 Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Monstropolis: The City Frightful now has an official backstory from Walt Disney Imagineering. In this Walt Disney World news episode, we discuss the latest information from Disney about the Monsters Inc. land, the new area inspired by the animated Disney-Pixar film coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Details include the story behind the land and the attractions coming to the park, such as the suspended doors roller coaster and Harryhausen restaurant, along with my personal predictions about what we can expect. Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel.   Read Matt's Imagineering column in WDW Magazine.   Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.   Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0

Disney just released some key information about Monstropolis coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

0:05.0

Let's dive into the details.

0:10.1

It's Thursday, June 4th, and Disney just released some new information about Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

0:18.0

Up until this point, we have received information about what to expect with

0:22.2

this new land. We know, for instance, there's that highly anticipated suspended roller coaster

0:27.1

that's going to take guests into that final scene in Monsters Inc., that famous Doors rollercoaster

0:33.3

that so many fans wanted for so many years, I think, including many of the Imagineers,

0:39.1

working at Walt Disney Imagineering.

0:42.1

We also know there's also going to be this show at something that's going to be called the Glob Theater, which was the old Muppet Vision 3D theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

0:49.3

We saw in the concept art there's going to be a Harry Housen's restaurant,

0:53.1

and we also, from the concept art, can see going to be a Harryhausen's restaurant, and we also, from the concept art,

0:55.1

can see guests interacting with monsters and walking through this land. But the question that

1:01.0

has been on many fans' minds, including my own, is why are humans in Monstropolis, and how

1:08.1

did they end up here? So, Disney is answering a few of those questions in today's

1:13.3

latest news with the development of a backstory for Montropolis. So let's talk a little bit

1:20.3

about this new backstory for Montseropolis and what this could mean for some of the

1:25.8

specific storylines and pieces of Monstropolis that are

1:30.2

coming together. I'll also tell you a little bit more about what I expect for the timeline,

1:34.3

because at this point, Disney hasn't yet announced an official opening date or opening year

1:39.0

for Montropolis. So let's first talk about the backstory. As many of you know who have seen Monsters Inc.

1:45.5

In the film, Monstropolis is powered by screams. They're going through this energy crisis.

1:51.9

And because of that, there are, of course, things that happen. If you haven't seen Monsters Inc,

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