Construction is advancing on the planned Monsters, Inc. door coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where cranes, steel framing and early coaster-track supports now fill the former Cast Member parking lot.
Ground-level images published by WDWNT show a rectangular network of metal rising at the construction site, along with multiple cranes. Black supports for the coaster track are visible on the left side of the work area, where track installation has already begun.
Two domed metal frames stand near heavy concrete pillars, including one with a large central opening. WDWNT reported that the frames could be part of the future loading area, though Disney has not confirmed their purpose.
The suspended coaster will be part of Monstropolis, the Monsters, Inc.-themed area replacing Muppets Courtyard. Disney has said the land will open in phases, with portions opening to guests in 2027 while work continues on the coaster.
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Disney has not announced an opening timeframe for the attraction. When it opens, the coaster is planned to be Walt Disney World’s first suspended coaster and first coaster with a vertical lift.
Cast Members were also recently invited to sign beams for the project, a tradition associated with new Disney attraction construction.
