D23 Brazil: Disney Holds Back Monsters, Inc. Land Location Announcement as Mystery Persists

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Posted: Saturday November 9, 2024 11:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Today's D23 Brazil event saw a much-anticipated presentation by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro, who took to the stage to discuss the latest developments at Disney parks worldwide.

 

Fans hoping for new insights into upcoming projects were left disappointed; however, no additional details were revealed regarding the rumored Monsters, Inc. land planned for Disney's Hollywood Studios. The presentation repeated the information shared during the D23 Ultimate Fan event held earlier this year.

As in the previous panel, D'Amaro showcased two pieces of concept art that continue to keep fans guessing. These artworks, which depict two potential layouts for Monsters, Inc. land, once again hinted at both Animation Courtyard and Muppets Courtyard as possible locations for the new themed area.


 

The choice between these two sites has fueled considerable fan speculation, as each location presents unique possibilities and challenges for integrating the world of Monsters, Inc. into Disney's Hollywood Studios. Read more about the impacts of each location in this previous article - Disney's Hollywood Studios: Will Monsters, Inc. Land Replace Muppets Courtyard or Animation Courtyard?

For now, the mystery of Monsters, Inc. land's future location remains unsolved. Fans will have to wait a bit longer for official confirmation on which area of Disney's Hollywood Studios will eventually become home to the world of Monsters, Inc.

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celluloid2 days ago

It does make sense. I agree. I hope for good surprises. With the layout presuming elevator lift and no stopping show scenes. We can figure a ride time of a minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

Mr. Sullivan2 days ago

Right, I meant more the conversations about length and effects and theming etc. We have a layout and a ride vehicle which is more to go off than a lot of other projects but to me, not quite enough for such specific discussion if that makes sense.

celluloid2 days ago

Mirrors for depth.

celluloid2 days ago

How effects play for sure we don't know exactly. However we know.tjemlayoit and that it will feature an elevator lift. With this one we actually know more than others what it will be in that regard.

Mr. Sullivan2 days ago

That’s very fair, but some of this conversation is starting to veer into reactions to an attraction that doesn’t actually exist yet. It’s fair to temper expectation, but a little much to simply theorize and then get angry at theories. We don’t know how exactly this is going to look and be so at the moment I can’t help but see any discussion of ride elements or ride time as simply assumptions that aren’t worth being mad at. We have nothing defintive, even location. By all means speak on what is desired and not desired from it all, but this is giving the same energy as that HoP thread: getting mad at ideas that we ourselves have come up with.

ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ2 days ago

Screenz? I agree it's a lofty notion. It's likely not going to be anything more than a large warehouse bldg (themed to a warehouse) void of visuals with the exception of moving doors. Hope not.

lazyboy97o2 days ago

The model very clearly shows most of the ride being in one space. Having boxed out sets within the main show box would ruin the illusion and the whole concept of being transported.

ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ2 days ago

🤞 Honestly, I can't imagine the attraction being very compelling without popping through different doors and experiencing the unique surroundings within. Hopefully this aligns with Disney's vision for the project. Could even incorporate practical effects like fog and cold bursts for a "Welcome to the Himilayas!" scene.

celluloid2 days ago

Horizons was sort of but also 20k at Disney Sea. also I think Uni perfected the benefits snd rs ge with Kongfrontation, and the still operating ET Adventure and Kuka arm ride vehicles that can give the same or enhanced experience. Hoping Monsters at EPIC really utilizes it too.

NelsonRD2 days ago

Was another.

Tha Realest2 days ago

Marc Davis Fan2 days ago

No, but there’s a disgruntled Marc Davis fan on this forum 👋

MR.Dis2 days ago

Does everyone realize that the Peter Pan ride is the only ride with the ceiling system. It would seem like a perfect fit for a door ride, but I am only a big Disney fan so what do I know.

sedati3 days ago