Construction on one of Walt Disney World's most anticipated new attractions has reached a significant milestone. Track installation is now officially underway on the Monsters Inc. Door Vault roller coaster, the upcoming thrill ride set within the Monstropolis expansion at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
First Track Piece Is In
According to aerial construction photos, the first section of ride track has been secured to the support structure inside the attraction's show building. The remaining track segments are staged in the area surrounding the building, ready to be lifted and fastened into place as the installation process continues. Seeing track go in is always a meaningful moment in any roller coaster's development — it signals that the project is moving from structural groundwork into the phase where the ride itself truly begins to take shape.
What We Know About the Door Vault Coaster
The Door Vault roller coaster is part of the broader Monstropolis land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, themed around the beloved Pixar universe of Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University. The new coaster is expected to take guests on a high-energy adventure through the iconic Door Vault — the massive warehouse of doors that Monsters, Inc. employees use to travel into the human world.
While Disney has kept specific details close to the vest, the attraction is anticipated to be a family-friendly yet exciting roller coaster experience, expanding the thrill ride offerings at Hollywood Studios significantly. The show building that houses the coaster has been a major focus of construction activity in recent months, and the start of track installation suggests the project is progressing on a steady timeline.
What This Means for Park Visitors
For guests planning future trips to Walt Disney World, this construction milestone is a promising sign. Hollywood Studios has been home to some of the resort's most popular and in-demand attractions, including Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Slinky Dog Dash. The addition of a Monsters Inc.-themed coaster is expected to draw considerable crowds once it opens, making it a must-do for families and Pixar fans alike.
No official opening date has been announced by Disney at this time, but the pace of construction activity — including this latest track installation — suggests the attraction could be inching closer to a potential debut in the coming years.
Keep an eye on Hollywood Studios wait times as the park continues to evolve, and check our crowd calendar to help plan your visit around the best possible days.
