Disney Sets Final Ride Date for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

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Posted: Friday December 12, 2025 9:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has confirmed that Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will officially close on March 2, 2026, with the final day of operation set for March 1, 2026. This marks the end of the attraction's long-running Aerosmith era as work ramps up for its transformation into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overview

Since opening in 1999, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has been a signature thrill ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios, known for its high-speed launch, indoor inversions, and rock soundtrack. March 1, 2026 will be the last opportunity for guests to experience the original storyline and music before the attraction closes.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overview

The attraction has already begun transitioning away from its current form. The Aerosmith preshow is permanently unavailable, with the recording studio space blocked off as work begins on the new Muppets preshow.

What's Coming Next

When the ride reopens, guests will step into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, featuring the Electric Mayhem band racing across Hollywood to make it to their biggest concert yet. The updated experience will introduce new scenes, updated visuals, and a soundtrack performed by the Electric Mayhem.

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Disney has confirmed that the new version will include a Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter, with hints that additional Muppet characters may appear throughout the attraction.

Outside, the familiar red guitar will receive a psychedelic redesign inspired by the Electric Mayhem, including a golden piano key detail tied to Dr. Teeth.

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Timeline at a Glance

Last day to ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith: March 1, 2026
Attraction closure begins: March 2, 2026
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opening: Summer 2026

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overview

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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!

JohnD15 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).

DCBaker15 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

ChrisFL18 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.

TanagraTheater18 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..