Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Magic Kingdom · Tomorrowland
Overview
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor replaced Timekeeper, a CircleVision film that starred Robin Williams, with something structurally different: a mostly-live show where comedians perform through animated monster characters and real-time audience camera feeds, so no two showings run quite the same. Text your joke in before the show starts for a real shot at hearing it read on stage — the system pulls from actual audience submissions, not just a fixed script.
ParksLog Verdict
Honestly inconsistent — the live element means the show lives or dies on the comedian's improv chops that particular hour, and not every performer lands it. Worth catching if you have time to spare and enjoy audience-participation comedy; skip it without much regret if the day is already tight.
About this experience
Participate in a hilarious, gag-tastic interactive comedy show—starring Monsters, Inc. and company!
Best For
- Families with school-age children
- Comedy fans
- Guests seeking an air-conditioned, seated show
Tips
- Text the on-screen number before the show for a chance to have your submitted joke featured in the performance
- Sit near the front for a higher chance of being selected for on-screen audience interaction
- Each showing is partially unique due to live elements — it is worth catching twice on a longer visit
Details
History
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor opened in 2007, replacing Timekeeper — a CircleVision 360 film featuring Robin Williams. The technology at its core has been incrementally updated over the years to improve image quality and live interaction capabilities.
Fun Facts
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor uses a proprietary technology system that composites live audience video into pre-produced animation in real time
- Audience members selected by the cameras are referred to only by a monster nickname — never their real name — for privacy
- The attraction replaced Timekeeper, which starred Robin Williams and was one of the few remaining CircleVision 360 shows before its closure