The Muppets officially have a launch date for their loudest gig yet at Walt Disney World. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will open May 26, 2026, at Disney's Hollywood Studios, turning the former Aerosmith coaster into a high-speed concert caper fronted by house band The Electric Mayhem. The track layout stays the same, but the experience leans harder into music, puppetry, and rapid-fire sight gags.
Disney's official attraction page confirms the May 26 debut and lists the coaster in the Sunset Boulevard section of Disney's Hollywood Studios, where the park's giant guitar marquee has already picked up a bright, psychedelic makeover. According to the Walt Disney World Resort, the ride keeps its launch and high-speed layout but now tells the story of a chaotic Muppets concert run that goes very off script.
Inside the Ride
The pre-show space has been reworked into a VIP tour of G-Force Records, with Walt Disney Imagineering creating the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter. His movements and tiny character details were captured through motion-capture performance, as outlined by the Disney Parks Blog. Disney has also shared the coaster's five-song set list: covers of “Song 2,” “Born to Be Wild,” “Love Rollercoaster,” “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)” and “Walking on Sunshine,” all staged as full concert numbers with The Electric Mayhem and guest performers.
Celebrity Cameos And Design
The queue and outdoor courtyard lean into the rock-show chaos, packed with visual Easter eggs and celebrity cameos. Disney's materials and local coverage point to appearances from Awkwafina, Danny Trejo, Neil Patrick Harris, Darren Criss, Travis Barker, and others sprinkled throughout the experience. Outside, the signature giant guitar now sports a trippy paint job with a piano keyboard motif and a gold key that tips its hat to Dr. Teeth, a mix of design choices highlighted by Orlando Weekly.
What Closed To Make Room
The Aerosmith version of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, which debuted in 1999, operated for more than twenty years before closing so the track and show elements could be reworked. Its last day of operation came at the start of March 2026, according to WDW News Today. Meanwhile, the Muppets' long-running 3D show, Muppet*Vision 3D, shut down in June 2025 to clear space for a new Monsters, Inc. land, a move that helped set the stage for the characters' big relocation. As Disney Food Blog has reported, that shuffle is part of a broader Hollywood Studios refresh.
Previews, Merch And Opening Week
Before the general public gets a crack at the revamped coaster, Disney plans to hold previews for cast members, eligible Disney Vacation Club members, and Annual Passholders. A fresh merchandise line and new themed food are set to roll out alongside the grand opening. According to the Disney Parks Blog, guests will exit through a new shop called Rock Around the Shop and find concert-inspired snacks and treats in the surrounding courtyard when the attraction makes its public debut.
For locals who watched Muppet*Vision 3D close, the change may feel like a straight trade: a sentimental theater show gone, a headliner coaster reborn with familiar faces. Coverage of the larger reshuffle at Hollywood Studios from Hoodline noted that the move fits into a park-wide overhaul that has been unfolding since last year.
