For years, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has been one of the most iconic (and loudest!) thrills at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From its neon-lit guitar to the limo launch that still takes guests by surprise, it has defined the Sunset Boulevard skyline and given millions of Disney fans their fix of high-speed rock and roll.

But as Walt Disney World continues its ongoing transformation of Hollywood Studios into a celebration of music, movies, animation, and pure imaginative chaos, guests have long wondered when the next big reinvention would arrive.

Today, we finally have the answer—and it’s a big one.

Disney has officially announced the permanent closure of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Spring 2026 to allow for a full reimagining of the fan-favorite thrill ride. And the replacement? A wild, musical, mayhem-filled take-over by none other than The Muppets, featuring the Electric Mayhem and an all-new story that puts guests front-and-center in a race across Hollywood.

For Disney fans, coaster fans, and Muppets fans alike, this marks one of the most significant updates coming to Walt Disney World in years. And for anyone eager to experience Aerosmith’s backstage-pass adventure one more time, the countdown has officially begun.

Let’s hit the lights, rev the limo, and dive into the details.

Disney Confirms It: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closing Spring 2026

After months of speculation—sparked by the early closure of the attraction’s classic pre-show—Walt Disney World has now made it official:

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is closing permanently in Spring 2026.

The closure will allow Disney Imagineering to complete the transformation from the Aerosmith theme into a brand-new experience built around The Muppets. While construction timelines can always shift at Walt Disney World, the company has confirmed that:

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will open in Summer 2026.

So for those hoping to take one last ride with Aerosmith:
You have until Spring 2026 to keep ridin’, rockin’, and rollin’.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Everything We Know

A Muppetational Makeover of a Hollywood Studios Icon

The Muppets are officially moving onto Sunset Boulevard—and they’re doing it in style.

The new storyline centers around The Electric Mayhem, the legendary Muppets band led by Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Lips, and Zoot. They’re gearing up for the biggest Hollywood concert of their career. The only trouble?

The band is missing.

Welcome to G-Force Records… now under new management

Guests are treated to a VIP tour of the legendary G-Force Records, but it looks very different than fans remember.

G-Force is now owned and operated by The Muppets, thanks to Scooter’s uncle—none other than J.P. Grosse, owner of the Muppet Theatre—who has acquired the entire label. The halls of the famous studio have been “tastefully” reimagined with classic Muppet charm, chaotic creativity, and a few engineering decisions that would make OSHA cry.

The new pre-show features:

• Scooter desperately trying to wrangle the Electric Mayhem

• A team of penguin audio engineers

• A studio full of Muppetized props, equipment, and musical mayhem

A new look for the giant guitar outside

Fans of the iconic, larger-than-life guitar will be thrilled to know it isn’t going anywhere—but it is getting a makeover.

Disney revealed a:

• Psychedelic, vibrant new design inspired by classic Muppet art

• Updated piano-key base featuring a golden key tribute to the Electric Mayhem’s far-out style

The Ride: A High-Speed Race Across Hollywood

Once guests board their super-charged limousine, the real adventure begins.

The new ride storyline sends guests racing across Tinseltown trying to get the Electric Mayhem to their concert on time. Expect:

• Iconic Hollywood landmarks with a Muppet twist

• Features from Muppet Labs, undoubtedly including chaotic “safety enhancements”

• A new soundtrack featuring rockin’ hits from the Electric Mayhem

Disney promises that the energy of the original coaster will remain intact—same speed, same launch, same thrills—now with a Muppet flavor that leans fully into comedy and music.

BONUS: Six New Meet & Greets Coming to Hollywood Studios in Late Summer 2026

Though the coaster transformation is the headline, Disney also announced a major expansion to character experiences.

In late Summer 2026, the former Animation Courtyard will become the Walt Disney Studios Lot, home to The Magic of Disney Animation.

Inside, guests will discover:

Six new character meet and greets, each themed to a department of Walt Disney Animation Studios:

1. Story – Meet Mulan with a giant storyboard

2. Layout – Meet Rapunzel in a multiplane camera environment

3. Hand-Drawn Animation

4. Computer Animation

5. Lighting

6. Effects

Along with these, the new “Drawn to Wonderland” playground—based on Mary Blair’s original Alice in Wonderland concept art—will immerse kids and adults in a colorful, animated world.

A New Era for Hollywood Studios

The closing of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster marks the end of a legendary chapter at Walt Disney World—but the future is shaping up to be just as iconic. With an all-new Muppets coaster on the way, a reimagined animation hub, and brand-new character experiences, Hollywood Studios is gearing up for one of its biggest evolutions since Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge.

If you’ve been meaning to take one last ride with Aerosmith, now is the time.

And in Summer 2026?
Get ready to rock out with The Electric Mayhem like never before.