Walt Disney World has confirmed the last day for the Aerosmith version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Its final bow will be March 1.
The thrill ride, which debuted in 1999, will be getting a Muppet makeover and a tweaked name: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. Disney had previously announced that park visitors will be able to board that version in summer 2026.
The changeover was first announced in November, and it was part of a ripple effect of attractions at Hollywood Studios. The park is adding a land (and suspended roller coaster) themed to “Monsters, Inc.” in the area that has been home to the long-running MuppetVision 3-D attraction. Construction has started on the “Monsters” area, although no completion date has been announced.
The revised Rock ‘n’ Roller, Disney says, will include the Electric Mayhem characters, including Animal and Dr. Teeth as well as Scooter’s uncle J.P. Grosse, who now owns G-Force records. A ride poster from Disney indicates special guests Miss Piggy, Kermit and Gonzo, while a rendering of the preshow studio in the queue shows penguins — animals seen in MuppetVision — at work.
The official Disney Parks Blog also makes reference to “a very fast limousine” a la the Aerosmith version. “The iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist,” a blog post states. The ride has three inversions and speeds up to 57 mph.
The exterior will get a new paint job for its enormous guitar, Disney said.
Work has already begun as the prerecorded queue section that featured members of Aerosmith has already been removed.
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Hollywood Studios has another construction project underway. The Magic of Disney Animation — featuring the “Once Upon a Studio” short, Drawn to Wonderland playground and a photo opportunity area called Off the Page — will debut in summer 2026. Before that, the new adventure for the park’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, will debut May 22.
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