Work continues to move forward on the Monstropolis land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the latest sign of progress comes in the form of paperwork. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new electrical permit for The Glob, the theater rising from the former MuppetVision 3D venue. Here is a look at what the permit tells us, along with a timeline of how the building’s transformation has unfolded.
What the New Permit Covers
Walt Disney Imagineering filed a Notice of Commencement permit for electrical work at The Glob. The filing names Imagineering as the owner, with an address that matches The Glob theater building.
The description of the work reads simply as “Electrical Work,” with no added detail on the scope. The permit carries a standard one-year expiration window, which offers little insight into how long the actual work will take. Imagineering named Elite A/V Systems Inc. as the contractor for the job.
Who Is Doing the Work
Elite A/V Systems is a familiar name for those tracking Disney projects. The company has recently handled work on several other attractions across the parks.
That list includes Zootopia: Better Zoogether at Animal Kingdom, Test Track at EPCOT, and updates to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. Their involvement at The Glob fits a pattern of audio and visual system work tied to attraction updates and new builds.
From MuppetVision 3D to The Glob
The former MuppetVision 3D theater closed on June 8, 2025, after more than three decades of operation. Muppets Courtyard began its phased shutdown around the same time to make room for Monstropolis.
Since then, permits have tracked steady progress inside the building, moving from early set installation work to this latest electrical filing. Exterior work has kept pace as well. Crews have stripped and rebuilt the theater’s brick facade so it blends into the surrounding city streetscape of the new land.
What We Know About the Show
Disney has confirmed that The Glob will house a theater show, though the details of that show remain under wraps. During a recent hard-hat tour, Imagineering executives shared that the show would be packed with technology.
Beyond that, the specifics are still an open question. The electrical permit and the contractor’s background in audio and visual systems line up with the promise of a technology-heavy production, but there is no official word yet on the story, format, or characters involved.
When to Expect More Details
For now, the biggest unknown is what The Glob’s show will actually be. Disney has held its cards close, sharing the venue name and the promise of technology without filling in the rest.
More information should arrive at the D23 Expo in August, where Disney often shares deeper looks at projects in the works. Until then, permit filings and construction photos remain the best way to gauge how far along the building has come.
Conclusion
The new electrical permit is a small but telling step in The Glob’s ongoing transformation. It confirms that behind-the-scenes systems work is underway, adding to a steady stream of progress on both the interior and exterior of the former MuppetVision 3D theater. With the D23 Expo on the horizon, fans following Monstropolis have a clear reason to stay tuned for the reveal that ties all of this construction together.
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.
