Disney's Newest Coaster Makes All-New Exit Change After 6 Months

For more than two decades, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster was one of the loudest, fastest experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Starring Aerosmith, it launched guests from zero into a dark, twisting ride through Los Angeles, all to a pounding rock soundtrack.

Scooter animatronic for rock n roller coaster starring the muppets. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets reopening — Credit: Disney

Then came a big change. In 2026, The Muppets took over the stage. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened on May 26, 2026, replacing the Aerosmith version with Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, a brand-new storyline, and a soundtrack performed by the band.

The new version also introduced the attraction’s first Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure, Scooter, and kept the high-speed coaster that fans already loved.

And the updates haven’t stopped since opening day. The newest one is waiting right at the end of the ride.

Taking Out the Trash on Your Way Out

rock n roller coaster starring the muppets guitar — Credit: Disney

The attraction now has a new exitway, and it’s a very Muppet way to leave.

The change was spotted by RockNstardust (@CoasterK24), who shared a photo on X. “New exitway on Rock n Roller Coaster. The gate has been removed and replaced by an opened trash can like Guardians,” the post said.

New exitway on Rock n Roller Coaster. The gate has been removed and replaced by an opened trash can like Guardians https://t.co/gevAFO05Vg

— RockNstardust🎸✨ (@CoasterK24) November 12, 2026

In other words, where a standard gate used to be, there’s now an open trash can marking the way out. It’s a playful bit of theming that fits right in with the Muppets’ chaotic sense of humor.

Disney hasn’t made a formal announcement about the new exit, at least not that we’ve seen. It’s also not clear whether the trash can is a permanent feature or tied to the attraction’s current holiday overlay.

Yes, It’s Really Called ‘Obligatory Holiday Overlay’

rock n roller coaster starring the muppets poster and guitar in hollywood studios — Credit: Disney

The new exit arrives during an already busy season for the coaster. Since November 4, the ride has been operating as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay, and the name alone is peak Muppets.

The seasonal version runs through January 6, 2027, before the regular Muppets experience returns. It’s the first holiday makeover for the attraction, coming just months after The Electric Mayhem took over.

The festivities start before guests even step inside G-Force Records. Disney has added holiday music around the courtyard and the giant guitar marquee to set the scene.

Inside, Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Zoot, and Lips are rehearsing for a holiday spectacular, and of course, things aren’t going smoothly. Several other familiar Muppets pop up along the way trying to help get the band ready for its big show.

Holiday Hits at Full Speed

a group takes a selfie in front of rock n roller coaster starring the muppets guitar in disney's hollywood studios — Credit: Disney

The biggest change happens once the coaster launches. During the overlay, the ride’s usual set list steps aside for holiday tracks performed by The Electric Mayhem, and Disney says there are four in the rotation, some with special guests. The announced songs include:

“Holiday Road” featuring Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear
“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” featuring Jennifer Hudson
“Silver Bells” featuring Cyndi Lauper

Since you won’t know which song you’ll get, it’s a great excuse to ride more than once this season.

Scooter is back in the middle of the chaos, too. The Muppets version of the attraction introduced the first-ever Scooter Audio-Animatronics figure, which Imagineers programmed with help from motion-capture recordings of the real Scooter Muppet’s performance. For the holidays, Scooter is joined by penguin audio engineers as he tries, once again, to get the band to stop rehearsing and actually make it to the concert.

Making the Most of Your Visit

Split image: Background - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Foreground Left - Kermit and Fozzie on Muppet*Vision 3D, Right - Gonzo and Rizzo flying in 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' — Credit: Inside the Magic

If you’re heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios before January 6, here’s how to soak up everything new:

Linger in the courtyard. The holiday music outside G-Force Records is part of the experience, so don’t rush past it.
Ride more than once. With four holiday tracks in the mix, every trip could sound a little different.
Watch for Scooter and the penguins. The holiday storyline unfolds before you board, so take a moment to catch it.
Look for the new exit. Keep an eye out for that open trash can as you wrap up your ride.

And if you’re a fan of the standard Muppets version, it will return once the overlay ends.

Encore, Encore

Only The Muppets could turn something as ordinary as an exit into a gag. Between the new trash-can exitway, a holiday soundtrack, and Scooter’s latest scheduling nightmare, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is giving fans plenty of reasons to come back this season.

We’ll keep an eye out for any word on whether the new exit is here to stay.

Have you ridden the Obligatory Holiday Overlay yet? Which holiday song did you get, and did you spot the new exit on your way out? Tell us in the comments. And be honest: are you Team Aerosmith forever, or have The Electric Mayhem officially won you over?