D23, 2026: “Monstropolis” Sets 2027 Opening Date Alongside New Stage Show And Other Experiences.
As part of the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23, 2026, Neil Patrick Harris brought a few special guests out to tell us about the new sights coming soon to Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Inspired by the “Monsters Inc” franchise (Monsters Inc., Monsters University and Monsters At Work) Monstropolis will open to guests in 2027 while construction work continues at the Door Roller Coaster. Michael Hundgen, Vice President Creative, and Chris Beatty, Vice President, Walt Disney Imagineering, were played onto the stage to talk about the dynamic moments and locations you’d expect to see in Monstropolis.
“Monsters At Work” animation studio and Disney TVA’s long-time CGI animation provider ICON Creative Studio (“Sofia The First: Royal Magic, "Ariel”, “Mickey’s Home Alone”, “Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures”, “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol”, “Journey”) will provide animation services for the land.
“Welcome to Monstropolis” a new song written by Disney Legend, Randy Newman, is the first song that Randy has composed for a Disney theme park, and you’ll hear it next year when Monstropolis opens to humans.
Glob Theater
Chris explained that humans are invited to attend a new show at the Glob Theater, titled “Welcome to Monstropolis,” just like Randy Newman’s new song.
Chris revealed that the monsters in the show will introduce humans to Monstropolis , and highlight how similar monsters and humans really are.
“Mike and Sulley will be our hosts,” Chris said. “Sulley has been working on a small, homespun show, but Mike – ever the showman – has a few surprises up his sleeve that he thinks will bring down the house. Hopefully not literally.”
What could go wrong?
Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza
People and monsters all love pizza, and Monstropolis’ top-rated pizza will be your go-to place to grab a slice. Humans may recognize Archie, Fear Tech’s beloved six-legged mascot, but after years of being “borrowed” by mischievous MU students, he’s become a fan favorite on both campuses.
Next door, the Monsters University Alumni Club has also opened its doors to human visitors eating at Archie’s.
Monsters University Alumni Club
Head on down for a who’s who of all the student clubs, fraternities, and sororities at MU. Chris said you’ll even find a tribute worth browsing. “Inside the Alumni Club is the elite Scarer’s Club, honoring the school’s legendary scarers from years past.”
Scareporium
And you’ll want a little something to commemorate your visit to Monstropolis. The Scareporium, as Chris said, will be, “… a shop where all of us human tourists can grab a great souvenir to remember our visit.”
Harryhausen’s Restaurant
Michael also showed off the dining location we have all been waiting for, the location of one of Mike and Celia’s most unforgettable dates.
With a new menu to lay your eyes on (whether you have one, two, or ten), a visit to Harryhausen’s will spotlight the famed sushi chef, brought to life here as a new Audio-Animatronics figure.
Watch his many tentacles whip up delicious-looking Monster-worthy creations, but don’t worry, there’s more than just sushi on the menu.
Michael said that it will be, “A menu unlike anything else we offer at Walt Disney World. It will be a great place to bring your Schmoopsie-poo for a romantic meal.”
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