When Disney announced it was saying goodbye to MuppetVision 3D to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. attraction at Hollywood Studios, fans mourned the loss of Jim Henson’s final project. But now we know exactly what Disney is willing to spend to bring Mike, Sulley, and the gang to life in that beloved theater—and it’s a staggering sum.
According to documents obtained by the Orlando Business Journal from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Disney is investing $22.4 million to transform the former MuppetVision 3D theater into the new Monsters, Inc. show.
What $22.4 Million Buys You at Disney
The newly released records reveal that Disney’s massive investment will cover interior demolition of the existing MuppetVision theater and the installation of structural and architectural elements for the new attraction. While Disney rarely discloses project costs publicly, these documents from the oversight district provide a rare glimpse into what it takes to reimagine a classic Disney attraction.
The former MuppetVision 3D theater, which permanently closed on June 7, 2025, after operating since 1991, is getting a complete overhaul. Concept art released by Disney indicates the theater will be rebranded as “The Glob”—a clever play on Shakespeare’s Globe theatre that fits perfectly with the theatrical theme of Monsters, Inc.
Part of Something Much Bigger
This $22.4 million transformation isn’t happening in isolation. The reimagined theater will serve as the anchor for Monstropolis, an entirely new themed land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The land will also feature the resort’s first-ever suspended roller coaster, marking a major milestone for Walt Disney World.
The investment is part of Disney’s jaw-dropping commitment to spend $17 billion across its Central Florida parks over the next 10 to 20 years. When you consider that context, $22.4 million for a single theater transformation—while substantial—represents just a fraction of Disney’s long-term vision for the resort.
What We Know About “The Glob”
While Disney hasn’t released detailed information about what guests can expect inside the new attraction, we know it will remain a theater-style show experience. The new marquee and exterior theming will transport guests into the world of Monstropolis, where laughter powers the city instead of screams.
For fans of MuppetVision 3D, the closure marked the end of an era. The attraction was the last project Jim Henson worked on before his death, making it a treasured piece of Disney and entertainment history. However, the investment Disney is making in its replacement signals the company’s confidence that Monsters, Inc. will create new magic for a new generation of guests.
The Bigger Picture
The January 2026 release of these construction documents offers something Disney fans rarely get: transparency into project costs. Disney typically keeps financial details of individual attractions under wraps, but oversight district records occasionally pull back the curtain on these investments.
As Disney continues its multi-billion-dollar transformation of Walt Disney World, projects like this $22.4 million theater renovation remind us that even “smaller” changes at the resort involve massive undertakings. With Monstropolis on the horizon, Hollywood Studios is positioning itself for a significant evolution in the coming years.
The transformation of MuppetVision 3D’s theater into The Glob represents Disney’s willingness to invest heavily in bringing beloved Pixar properties to life in its parks—and at $22.4 million, they’re clearly not cutting corners.
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