Photos: Exterior Work Continues on New Monstropolis Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Construction on Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Monstropolis area continues with exterior work on the former Muppet*Vision 3D theatre.  

What’s Happening:

• Laughing Place recently had the chance to check out the recent construction at Walt Disney World, including an updated look at Monstropolis. 
• The new Monsters, Inc. area takes over the former Grand Avenue section of the park, transforming the former Muppet-themed miniland into the bustle streets from the Pixar film. 
• While much of the construction isn’t visible to the public, some of the closer buildings to the construction fence are receiving exterior work, including the facade of the former Muppet*Vision 3D and the Gonzo’s Royal Flush bathroom area attached to PizzeRizzo. 

• The front of the theatre, which, according to the concept artwork, will become The Glob Theatre, has been stripped of much of the faux brickwork that decorated the building. 

• The same work is happening on the facade of Gonzo’s Royal Flush, which we saw spray painted construction indicators in our last update. 

• In addition to the rethemed PizzeRizzo and theatre, the area will receive the iconic Harryhausen’s sushi restaurant as well as the headlining Monsters, Inc. door coaster. 
• No opening timeframe has been announced, but fans can expect it to be at least a few years before the new land welcomes guests. 

The Muppets are Movin’ Along:

• While Muppets fans were devastated by the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D, the chaotic Jim Henson characters are heading to a new home on the other side of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 
• Taking over for Aerosmith, Electric Mayhem will welcome guests aboard Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets starting summer 2026. 
• In preparation for the changes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will hold its last headlining ride on March 1st, 2026.

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