Disney has shared new details about the stage show heading to Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Announced at D23 Expo 2026, the show comes with a name, an original song from a familiar composer, and a surprise about when the land will open. Here is a clear look at what was revealed and what it means for a future visit.
The Show Has a Name and a Home
The new stage production will be called “Welcome to Monstropolis,” and it will play inside the Glob Theater within the Monstropolis land. The theater has been the subject of quiet updates for months, but this marks the first time Disney has laid out what guests can expect from the show itself.
Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty presented the details during the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress panel at D23 Expo 2026. Neil Patrick Harris introduced the pair before they walked the audience through the concept.
The Story Behind the Show
The premise is simple and fits the world of Monsters, Inc. well. According to Beatty, the monsters of Monstropolis have decided to invite humans into their world for the first time. The Glob Theater show is where that welcome takes place.
At the heart of the production is a message that monsters and humans are more alike than either side once believed. It is a theme that carries over naturally from the films, giving the show a point of view beyond the spectacle.
An Original Song From Randy Newman
The centerpiece of the show is a new song titled “Welcome to Monstropolis,” written by Randy Newman specifically for this attraction. Hundgen noted that this is the first time Newman has written an original song for a Disney theme park.
That detail carries weight given Newman’s long history scoring the Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. films for Pixar. The song was performed for the D23 audience ahead of the presentation, giving fans an early sense of how it fits the show’s welcoming tone.
The Opening Just Moved Up
Perhaps the most notable news for planners is the timeline. Hundgen and Beatty confirmed that most of Monstropolis, including the Glob Theater, will now open to guests in 2027. That is earlier than earlier expectations pointed toward.
Beatty credited the change to construction across the land moving faster than anticipated. Disney has not yet shared a specific date within 2027, so the exact opening window is still to come.
Final Thoughts
The reveal of “Welcome to Monstropolis” gives fans a solid picture of what the Glob Theater will offer, from an original Randy Newman song to a story hosted by Mike and Sulley. With most of Monstropolis now set to open in 2027 and the Door Vault coaster following later, the land is coming together in stages. Keep an eye on Disney’s Hollywood Studios as construction moves ahead and a firm opening date takes shape.
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.
