Construction on the new Monstropolis land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues to move along, and recent close-up views give us a clearer picture of the theming taking hold. The monster-inspired details are now visible on several buildings, offering the first real sense of how this land will feel once it opens. Here is a look at the latest progress and what it tells us about the land to come.
New Monster-Themed Details Come Into View
Recent visits and photos have brought the design work into sharper focus. Across the future Monstropolis area, buildings are receiving details that lean into the look of the Monsters, Inc. universe. Where earlier updates showed general framing and paint, these newer angles reveal specific, character-driven touches that make the theming much easier to read.
The Glob Takes Over the Former MuppetVision Theater
The former MuppetVision 3D theater is being reworked into The Glob, and the transformation is well underway. New faux brickwork now wraps around the central tower, giving the structure a fresh face.
Two steel beams stick out from the facade, reaching almost past the limits of the scaffolding. These sit at the spot where The Glob’s marquee will go, so they are likely the first supports for that future sign.
The color work is still in progress. Red brick covers parts of the lower structure, while smaller bricks in varying shades of gray are waiting for red paint to be applied across the surface. A recessed red-orange panel breaks up the brick pattern, which may serve as a contrasting accent or mark the location of a fixture that gets added later.
Other sections of the building show small mesh-covered openings and box-shaped steel pieces projecting from the walls. These likely support additional decorations that have not been installed yet, so more detail should follow in the coming weeks.
Monster Features Appear on the Former Restroom Building
The most clearly monstrous details are showing up on the former Gonzo’s Royal Flush restroom building. Rows of pointed triangles now hang from the white trim, arranged to look like teeth. It is the kind of playful, slightly off-kilter detailing that fits the source material.
The trim carries more than just the teeth. Oversized circular rivets, blocky supports, and angular pieces all reinforce the style of the land. Up on the windows, the trim adds to the effect. Two windows feature triangles pointing upward like horns, while the trim along the bottom of the windows shows more triangles pointing down. Together, these shapes give the building a face-like quality without spelling it out too plainly.
How These Pieces Fit the Larger Land
Monstropolis will be the first land based on Monsters, Inc. at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has shared that the land’s story centers on H.U.M.A.N. Day, short for “Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice.” The celebration welcomes humans into Monstropolis following the events of the original film, which gives the land a clear reason for guests to feel like part of the story.
The project brings together several experiences. Plans include the Monsters, Inc. door coaster, the Harryhausen’s restaurant, and The Glob theater. The building work happening now on The Glob and the former restroom structure is part of setting the stage for all of it.
What We Still Do Not Know
For all the visible progress, one key detail remains open. Disney has not announced an opening date for Monstropolis. That means there is still a fair amount of work ahead, from finishing the paint and marquee on The Glob to installing the decorations those steel projections are waiting to hold. Keeping expectations flexible is the right approach until an official timeline arrives.
Final Thoughts
The current construction gives fans a solid preview of what Monstropolis is shaping up to be. With The Glob gaining its brickwork and marquee supports, and the former restroom building showing off teeth, horns, and rivets, the theming is starting to match the concept behind the land. There is no opening date yet, but each round of updates makes the finished product easier to picture. Check back as the work continues and more details fall into place.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
