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Monstropolis Construction Accelerates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Scaffolding Spreads and Crane Arrives

A towering crane signals a move from early prep to major exterior work across the reimagined land.

Overview

  • Fresh scaffolding now blankets the former Muppet*Vision 3D theater, including the clock tower, after weeks of brick removal and new facade cutouts for planned theming.
  • Scaffolding also wraps the front and side of Gonzo’s Royal Flush with a tower by the PizzeRizzo patio, as both locations remain in place for retheming rather than demolition.
  • A large crane is stationed at the Monsters, Inc. door coaster site, where aerial photos show layered concrete, rebar grids, conduits, and footers advancing toward vertical construction.
  • Concept art points to the theater being retitled The Glob with a show inside, alongside a rethemed PizzeRizzo, a Harryhausen’s sushi restaurant, and the headlining door coaster, though details could evolve.
  • Disney has not announced an opening date, and reporting indicates the multi-building overhaul will take years as crews repurpose existing infrastructure.