Disney Reveals the Story Behind Monstropolis Coming to Hollywood Studios
Disney has shared new story details about the upcoming Monstropolis land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, giving fans their clearest look yet at how guests will fit into the world of Monsters, Inc.
Rather than simply visiting a recreation of the city from the film, guests will actually become part of a major event taking place in Monstropolis.
Welcome to H.U.M.A.N. Day
According to Disney, the land's story centers around H.U.M.A.N. Day, which stands for "Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice."
The citywide celebration marks a historic moment in monster history. For the first time ever, humans are being officially invited into Monstropolis, allowing guests to explore the monster world as part of a cultural exchange between the two societies.
It's a clever way to explain why thousands of humans are suddenly wandering the streets of a city that spent generations trying to avoid them.
Picking Up After the Original Film
The story takes place after the events of the original Monsters, Inc. film.
Following the discovery by Sulley and Mike that laughter generates significantly more energy than screams, Monstropolis underwent a major transformation. Not only did the city adopt laughter as its new power source, but monsters also began to rethink their relationship with the human world.. That change has eventually led to a groundbreaking decision: opening the doors between worlds and welcoming humans into Monstropolis. To help prepare for this unprecedented event, the city has created a new Department of Human Relations tasked with helping monsters and humans understand each other and ensuring the celebration runs smoothly.
Disney says guests can expect a fully realized version of Monstropolis filled with recognizable locations, bustling streets, and working industries inspired by the film. Several fan-favorite locations have already been confirmed, including Harryhausen's restaurant and the Glob Theater. While Disney has not yet shared additional details about the attractions, dining experiences, or entertainment offerings that will be part of the land, these new story elements offer an intriguing glimpse into how guests will become part of the experience rather than simply observing it. Much like Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge or the role guests play inside Avengers Campus, Monstropolis appears to be building a narrative that makes visitors active participants in the story.
In this case, guests aren't tourists. They're invited attendees celebrating a historic moment in monster history.
As construction continues at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Monstropolis is shaping up to be much more than a collection of attractions. Disney appears to be creating an entirely new chapter in the Monsters, Inc. story, one where humans and monsters finally get the chance to meet face-to-face.
