Disney Imagineers Reveal Proposed TRACK DESIGN for NEW 'Monsters, Inc.' Coaster

To say we’re hyped about Disney World’s new Monsters, Inc. rollercoaster might be the understatement of the century. Especially since it’s breaking so many of the rollercoaster traditions we’ve associated with Disney coasters.

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We’ve already seen evidence of where Disney World’s new Monsters, Inc. coaster will sit with the expansion to the former Muppets area, and we’ve gotten our first glimpses of its incredible design. However, this new ride is looking to break the mold of everything we’ve known about Disney World rollercoasters up to this point, and we need to talk about it!

Now that we’ve learned a little more about Disney World’s upcoming Monsters, Inc. coaster, that leaves us even more to discuss about it. When the new ride was first announced as a major feature you’ll find within the new Monsters, Inc. land expansion taking over the former Muppets Courtyard area, Disney fans seemed instantly invested in not only its theme but its design.

A new land themed to Pixar Animation Studios’ “Monsters, Inc.” is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Taking place after the events of the film, Monstropolis need humans’ laughter to power the city. Guests can even ride on a door like Mike and Sully in the iconic scene from the film with Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster.

Disney’s proposed design of a suspended seat rollercoaster will be a first of its kind coming to Disney World, and we couldn’t think of a more fitting storyline to match it. During this coaster’s ride, you’ll find yourselves along for the adventure as you traverse the various room doors inside Monsters, Inc. headquarters while evading those who might be looking to get ahead, like our old pal Randall.

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Disney’s Chairman Josh D’Amaro has even made mention of the movements you’ll find in the film brought to life by the claws that “grab the doors and hoist them up into the air to take them away.” Disney’s even given us an inside look (via this model at the D23 Expo in 2024) at the coaster’s proposed loading area, which will feature its first-ever vertical lift that will hoist riders in the air, allowing you to zoom into the door vault. If you look closely, you can see the proposed track and how it loops through the building. We can’t wait to experience the twists and turns on this one!

Monster’s Inc. rollercoaster model

Just like in the movie, as Sulley and Mike are zooming through the air, hanging onto a swinging door trying to get Boo back to her door, it seems like you’ll fly around with the same ease. Since the rollercoaster’s track will be suspended above you, you’ll have a new sensation riding along with your feet left to dangle in the air — a first for coasters at Disney World, where up until this point, you’ve had a solid base to set your feet on in each coaster train.

Coaster vehicles at Expedition Everest

This new lift at the loading dock will also eliminate the need for a vertical hill in the coaster, which means we’re in for a completely new way to experience rollercoaster thrills at Disney’s Hollywood Studios once this ride is up and running. But don’t worry about stifling your screams while riding, because it’s laughter and fun they’re after now in Monstropolis to keep their city’s lights on.

We’re eager to learn more about Disney World’s new coaster as construction continues for its upcoming location. Be sure to check back in with us for the latest updates, news, and more right here at DFB!

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