Walt Disney Imagineering has filed two new permits for set installation work in the Monstropolis area currently under construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The permits cover both the former Mama Melrose's Ristorante location and the demolished Stage 1 Company Store site, indicating progress on the upcoming Monsters, Inc. themed land.
What do the Monstropolis permits Hollywood Studios cover?
The permits, filed for addresses 359 and 361 Cypress Drive, authorise set installation work by contractor Adirondack Scenic, Inc. The 359 Cypress Drive permit covers the former Mama Melrose's Ristorante, which will be transformed into Harryhausen's restaurant as part of the new themed area.
The second permit at 361 Cypress Drive relates to the former Stage 1 Company Store, previously known as the Muppets Store. This building was demolished in July 2025 to make way for new Monstropolis construction.
Who is installing the Monstropolis theming elements?
Adirondack Scenic, Inc. has been contracted to handle the set installations for both locations. The company has extensive experience with recent Walt Disney World projects, having previously worked on theming elements for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
The permits are valid for one year from filing, though specific construction timelines remain unconfirmed. Disney has not announced completion dates for the individual elements or the broader Monstropolis project.
How will Mama Melrose's become Harryhausen's restaurant in Monstropolis?
The former Italian restaurant location will undergo a complete reimagining to become Harryhausen's, fitting the Monsters, Inc. theming of the new land. Specific details about the restaurant's menu, dining format, or interior design have not been confirmed.
The filing of these Monsters Inc land construction permits Disney World suggests that visible theming work may begin soon on the restaurant conversion. The existing building structure can accommodate new themed elements without demolition.
When will theming work at the former Muppets Store site be complete?
The timeline for completing work at the former Muppets Store Monstropolis theming Hollywood Studios site remains unconfirmed. Since the original building was demolished in July 2025, any new construction will need to be built from the ground up before theming elements can be installed.
