A new GIS map from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has revealed the footprint of the upcoming Monsters, Inc. door coaster currently in development at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The large pink shape on the newly released map highlights the immense scale of the building, now confirmed to be approximately 365 feet by 330 feet at its widest points, totaling around 103,000 square feet.
To put the scale of the Monsters Door Coaster building in context:
- Cosmic Rewind: ~197,000 sq ft (EPCOT – largest ride building at WDW)
- Rise of the Resistance: ~92,000 sq ft
- DINOSAUR: ~85,000 sq ft
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster: ~71,000 sq ft
The door coaster building will sit just south of the former Grand Park and Muppet*Vision 3D area, extending into what was previously a backstage Cast Member parking lot. This location, tucked between Star Tours and the eastern edge of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is now fenced off with construction barriers as site work begins.
What We Know About the Ride Experience So Far
According to Walt Disney Imagineering, the new coaster will recreate the chaotic energy of the iconic door vault sequence from Monsters, Inc. Guests will be suspended beneath their ride vehicles, “legs flaring all over the place” as they narrowly miss doors and other show elements in a fast-paced, highly kinetic environment. The experience will begin with a dramatic launch sequence inspired by the film, with guests lifted into the air and then “shot” into the door vault via a unique dual-system lift and launch mechanism, something Disney has never done before. Multiple coaster trains will be visible throughout the building to reinforce the sense of scale and motion, much like the multi-layered visual effect seen in the film.
While many existing Grand Park structures will be reused for the new Monstropolis land, this massive new show building will be constructed outside the current guest-accessible park boundaries, representing a significant expansion footprint.
Disney has not yet announced an opening date for the attraction, but with early prep work already underway and demolition permits filed for the Stage 1 Company Store, the project is visibly moving forward.
Stay tuned for more updates as Disney continues its transformation of this corner of Hollywood Studios into the world of Monsters, Inc..
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