Credit: DisneyDisney has been on a streak lately—and not the kind longtime fans are thrilled about. From reimagined lands to unexpected closures, it seems like another beloved attraction is getting a significant overhaul every few months or disappearing altogether. Hollywood Studios, in particular, has become a hotspot for change.
And now? One of its most iconic rides is on the chopping block. What’s closing, and what could be next?
The Countdown Is Already Underway
If you’ve ever power-launched your way through the streets of L.A. with Aerosmith blasting in your ears, you’ve experienced the adrenaline rush of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster. Since its opening in 1999, the attraction has been a high-speed staple of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, sending guests barreling through inversions and neon-lit streets to make it to a fictional concert on time.
But after more than two decades, the coaster may have hit its final chorus. Disney insiders and ride permit watchers suggest the attraction is likely to close permanently sometime in early 2026. That would give it over 26 years of operation—far shorter than some of Disney’s true classics.
Although popular, the ride has had its fair share of technical issues and downtime. It also feels like a creative outlier in a park, shifting hard toward more cohesive storytelling and newer IPs.
The Muppets Are Taking Over
So why now? The answer might surprise you: the Muppets.
In a twist no one saw coming, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster is reportedly being reimagined as a Muppets-themed attraction. This comes just after Muppet Vision 3D quietly shut its doors in 2025 after years of speculation about its fate.
Disney hasn’t confirmed the storyline or theme yet, but rumors suggest the Muppets will infuse their chaotic energy into the existing ride system with an all-new pre-show and soundtrack.
Think Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem guiding guests through a musical misadventure—or maybe even a wild backstage escape involving Kermit and Fozzie. While nothing’s official, Disney has clarified that they want to preserve the coaster’s thrilling ride format while giving it a major thematic facelift.
And what about the area where Muppet Vision 3D once stood? It’s being rethemed as Monsters Inc. land, featuring a suspended rollercoaster.
What Else Could Be on the Way Out?
Hollywood Studios has undergone some profound transformations in the last decade. Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge brought in tons of new foot traffic, while older areas have either been ignored or slowly phased out. The closure of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster might just be the start of the next wave.
Buzz continues around attractions like Star Tours and even Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, which may face retirement in the next few years. Could it be…gulp…Tower of Terror?
None of these attractions fit neatly into the park’s evolving identity; all three have aging infrastructure.
One More Curtain Call
Change is nothing new at Disney World, but it never gets easier to say goodbye. If Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster is heading for its last loop, it’ll mark the end of an era at Hollywood Studios. Whether you’re ready for the Muppets to take over or still clinging to your backstage passes with Aerosmith, one thing’s for sure—this park isn’t done shaking things up.