Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Closing in Spring 2026, Muppets Version Opens Summer 2026

Dec 03, 2025 in "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith"

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Posted: Wednesday December 3, 2025 9:50am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has set the closing timeframe for the current version of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, giving fans a clearer window to take their remaining rides before the attraction begins its major reimagining.

The existing experience will remain open until spring 2026, allowing several more months for guests to enjoy the high-speed launch and classic Aerosmith soundtrack before the transition begins.


Note that a significant operational change already in effect: the preshow for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is now permanently closed. The recording studio space has been walled off with G-Force Records-themed panels, and work has already begun inside the room to transform it into the new Muppet-driven preshow experience.

Once the attraction closes in spring, crews will move into full refurbishment mode as the ride prepares to reopen as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in summer 2026.

What's Coming in Summer 2026

When the doors reopen, the Electric Mayhem will take center stage in a new storyline built around the band's biggest concert ever - if they can get there on time.

Inside the reimagined G-Force Records, now under Muppet management, guests will encounter Scooter trying to get the band moving while penguin audio engineers run the control room. The attraction will also feature a brand-new Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter, with Disney hinting that additional Muppets may appear throughout the experience.

The familiar high-speed limo ride will stay, but guests will race through updated scenes filled with Muppet humor, reworked Hollywood landmarks, and a new soundtrack performed by the Electric Mayhem.

Outside, the giant red guitar will receive a psychedelic makeover, including a golden piano key nod to Dr. Teeth.

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Stumpos6 days ago

Didn't Alan Young pass away in 2016, meaning bringing him back wasn't an option anyway (in comparison, Steve Whitmire's alive and still active)? Plus, Scrooge certainly hasn't had a consistent voice after Alan Young passed away, with John Kassir voicing him in the Paul Rudish shorts and Mickey's Halloween celebration, Enn Reitel in Disney Dreamlight Valley, Kingdom Hearts III, and Dance Your DuckTales, Eric Bauza in Legend of the Three Caballeros, and Alan D Marriott in Disney Speedstorm. Even David Tennant has been sometimes voicing him outside DuckTales 2017 like in the recent Rescue Rangers movie and Chibiverse.

gamblepsu6 days ago

As is over half of the town. It's all basically controlled by the school up on the hill that has more money than they know what to do with/legally are allowed to keep... (except pay their school staff well apparently....:rolleyes:)

HMF7 days ago

As do I.

Kirby867 days ago

I miss the pre singing cow days. Although I do still like the current ride. Love Hersheypark and Chocolate world.

HMF9 days ago

I understand, I went through the same process with EPCOT and really still am.

dmc4939 days ago

Here's hoping, but for now gonna mourn my childhood memories

HMF9 days ago

I am sure it will work fine; Aerosmith was famously their Plan B to begin with.

dmc4939 days ago

Said my goodbyes this weekend... very nervous how this will turn out, I just can't picture in my head how any music will fit as well as Aerosmith has. fingers crossed!

JohnD14 days ago

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/news/07jan2026-walt-disney-imagineering-files-another-permit-to-install-set-elements-at-rock-n-roller-coaster.htm I'm no fan of loops but I'll happily walk through the pre-show before taking the Gonzo chicken exit (yes, they better label it as such with proper Gonzo and chicken signage).

DCBaker14 days ago

New Notice of Commencement from WDI recorded today: 850 SUNSET BLVD (ROCK N ROLLER COASTER) - Jon Richards Company FL, Inc. - Install set elements

ChrisFL17 days ago

After watching that video and reading the comments, I must have been on it a bit before the 2016 version, there were only 3 singing cows and they weren't that annoying. The rest seems fine and....expected for what it is IMO.

TanagraTheater17 days ago

Mr. Harnell also voiced several characters in Food Rockz, and apparently went on a rant saying how much he hated the show.

Cmdr_Crimson18 days ago

Fun Fact: The voice of Mr Hershey Bar is Voice Actor Jess Harnell..Who was almost all the voices on Splash Mountain and the singing voice of the father in CoP..

etc9818 days ago

This video gives a pretty good overview of the ride and all the changes that have happened since it opened

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