Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Exterior Now Complete with Final Signage

May 12, 2026 in "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets"

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Posted: Tuesday May 12, 2026 11:22am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is almost ready for its debut at Disney's HOllywood Studios. The final exterior elements are now in place, with "The Muppets" text installed on the entrance archway and the Stratocaster guitar, and a series of colorful new posters lining the outdoor queue area.

Passholder previews begin May 21, with the public opening on May 26, 2026.

Final Look at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Before Previews Begin - May 12 2026

The entrance archway now reads "G-Force Records Presents Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets" in full, completing the transformation of the Sunset Boulevard landmark. The text matches the dark gray color scheme of the updated archway.

Final Look at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Before Previews Begin - May 12 2026

The Stratocaster guitar also now carries the "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Muppets" branding on the lower body of the guitar, completing the 40-foot icon's transformation from the ruby-red Aerosmith-era design to the vibrant psychedelic Muppets version.

Final Look at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Before Previews Begin - May 12 2026

A series of bold, colorful promotional posters now lines the outdoor queue wall. The posters feature Electric Mayhem-themed graphics with text including:

"Can You Picture This?"
"Wait, What?"
"Reporting For Duty"
"G-Force Records Presents The Electric Mayhem One Night Only Hollywood"
"Prepare to Rock"
"Drums! Drums!"

The retro concert poster style matches the attraction's music industry theme and sets the tone for the G-Force Records experience inside.

Final Look at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Before Previews Begin - May 12 2026

The attraction officially opens May 26, joining Soarin' Across America, Bluey's Wild World, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, and The Walt Disney Studios courtyard as part of Disney's Memorial Day weekend launch.

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celluloid23 hours ago

Yes, the original had one screen to a mixing table with a door open to a back alleyway that everyone could notice with how far back it is. There were no monitors or effects or characters in foreground. So reasonably most could see what was designed to be seen. This redo of the space has fun effects and new media on various screen heights that very few can see all of by comparison. There would have been some simple design choices where this would be improved. The single rider line definitely has hurt this aspect over the years as the platform was designed to be another level.

Agent H1 day ago

Apologies! For some reason I didn’t see the second part of your post.

Professortango11 day ago

I was asking in regard to the sightlines in the preshow, not the difference in the attractions as a whole.

Agent H1 day ago

The grey paint and the muppet props and characters cover up what a complete failure this ride has always been from a theming standpoint plus the soundtrack is better.

Marc Davis Fan1 day ago

Make that a super-stretch. I’m sorry. I’ll show myself out.

Incomudro1 day ago

It's not a direct, point by point comparison. The comparison is in the inherent difficulties in retrofitting one IP into a place that it wasn't designed for. Imaginears get faced with working things into sightlines, design constraints, pacing etc., that are a part of the original ride.

dmc4931 day ago

Comparing this to Tiana feels like a stretch

Incomudro2 days ago

I would say that part of the problem is that now they have added things that you are supposed to see, but many cannot see. Particularly tough for children. This is part of the reason that I say that the Aerosmith version though having less, just worked. Like Tiana's this is one of the issues when you try to retrofit an IP that the ride system wasn't designed for from the outset.

ChewbaccaYourMum2 days ago

I'm not tall at all-- about 5' 7".. I think.. -- I was standing towards the back and with a little maneuvering of my head side to side through the sea of people I was able to see what was going on. I'm not giving an excuse, I wish it was done differently somehow, but the people saying it's impossible to see from the back are being a bit dramatic. Now, if you're a kid in the back, you will never will be able to see, but I don't think they would have been able to see the previous preshow either.

dmc4932 days ago

As a tall person who was in the very back of the room last night, you can’t see the penguins, however, scooter is higher and pronounced enough that you can watch between ppl’s heads It’s not the absolute worst thing in the world but not great either. You can also enjoy the penguins for what they are as you start funneling into the next room

EagleScout6102 days ago

Just wait until someone noticed Animal throws the Shocker and we have a weirdly CG Animal hand for the next 20 years

HakunaMatata892 days ago

For now

MisterPenguin2 days ago

And less shockering.

celluloid2 days ago

I have said before they should have ditched the rotounda video idea because the move stream thing is odd and the material would have gone better in the carport queue where there is nothing. Many have mentioned the pre-show staging was terrible. Sad zero was done about it.