D23 Announcement – Monsters Inc

Published: August 12, 2024

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has seen significant changes over the past decade, and more are on the way.

At D23, Disney made a surprising announcement: Hollywood Studios will be getting a new land based on Pixar Animation Studios’ Monsters, Inc. This unexpected news was delivered by none other than Mike Wazowski himself, voiced by Billy Crystal.

The announcement caught everyone off guard, as it wasn’t mentioned in any of the rumor mills leading up to the event.

This new land will immerse guests in the world of Monsters, Inc., taking them into the streets of Monstropolis. A key attraction will be a visit to the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Factory—not the attraction found in Magic Kingdom, but the actual factory where children’s laughter is converted into the energy that powers the city.

Additionally, guests will be able to experience Disney’s first suspended rollercoaster, which will simulate the thrill of helping Mike and Sulley navigate through the factory’s doors.

No opening date or specific location within Hollywood Studios was provided during the announcement. However, there is speculation that the new land could be situated near MuppetVision 3D or Star Tours.