Lava Monster (Journey to the Center of the Earth)

The Lava Monster is the main antagonist of the Tokyo DisneySea attraction Journey to the Center of the Earth, which is based on the 1864 novel of the same name by the late Jules Verne. It is a dangerous monster that scares humans who dare to make a journey through the volcano. It is the ruler of the volcano.

Its vocal effects were provided by Frank Welker.

Attraction
Before boarding elevators to the facility's base station one half mile below, the guests travel through the caverns and past several of Nemo's labs. Guests get onto steam-powered mine vehicles. The guests make a journey through tunnels into the center of the Earth. After the mine vehicle begins moving through a cavernous chamber of radiant crystals having much colors, then the guests go into a mysterious forest covered chiefly with mushrooms and undergrowth, so that the guests can see unusual creatures living in the forest.

Before the mine vehicle continues a course of action immediately, an earthquake causes a collapse of the tunnel further forward in space. The mine vehicle moves off its planned direction and moves down a side branch. The mine vehicle then moves out and comes into the view on the land along the edge of the Subterranean Sea, and is almost struck by a thunderbolt. During the climax, the guests are now forced into the center of the treacherous volcano. The guests then come in a direct confrontation with the Lava Monster. After they elude the dangerous Lava Monster, the guests eventually come back to the outside of the eruption's wave.

Personality
The Lava Monster is hostile, tyrannical, intimidating and aggressive. It is unclear why it is attacking the guests. Extremely dangerous and wrathful, it displays bloodlust more than most Disney villains. One of its most violent plans is when it tries to kill the guests who travel through the volcano. It is also shown to be extremely obstreperous creature, as it roars at the guests while it tries to attack them.