Disney Confirms Muppets Take Over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios

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Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Posted: Friday November 22, 2024 10:11am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has officially announced that the Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, replacing Aerosmith. The news comes after years of speculation about the future of Aerosmith's involvement with the popular thrill ride at Walt Disney World.

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

The first hint of a Muppets-themed makeover came from Jeff Yorkes, co-creator of "The Muppets Mayhem" on Disney+. Back in June 2023, Yorkes hinted at the idea on Twitter, responding to a rumor article with, "Not gonna lie-- this was absolutely part of our original pitch and is another piece of this dream. Fingers-crossed that it happens."

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, known for its high-speed thrills and iconic rock soundtrack, recently reopened after an extensive refurbishment. The ride improvements focused on the ride system and lighting, but kept the Aerosmith storyline intact—at least for now. With Disney's announcement, the coaster will soon feature a new Muppets-themed experience, adding fresh energy and humor to one of Walt Disney World's fan-favorite thrill rides.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overview

This announcement coincides with another major shift for the Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney has also confirmed that MuppetVision 3D will close to make way for the upcoming Monsters Inc. Land.

Details on the new Muppets storyline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster are still under wraps, but Disney says "The Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, teaming up with some of music's biggest stars for a rockin' music festival!"

Disney has yet to give a closing date for the current version of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, but for now, fans of Aerosmith's iconic coaster have a limited time to catch their favorite band in action before the Muppets bring their unique twist to this high-speed adventure.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overview

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JEANYLASER2 days ago

:confused:

mastromjm3 days ago

No, this is the theatre next to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster built in the early 2010s. Currently home to Villains Unfairly Ever After.

EagleScout6103 days ago

Is that where Beauty and the Beast is now?

Cmdr_Crimson3 days ago

It's gonna reflect on the Humans rather than The Muppets like they seem to be doing lately..

Disgruntled Walt3 days ago

This is probably the Electric Mayhem concert for Sunset Showcase that @lentesta had alluded to in the past.

Streetway Again3 days ago

Bit unrelated but felt it was at least worth bringing up. Something about a second muppets attraction unlrelated to rnrc was posted on the boardwalk times quarterly thing. How true or false it is I dunno, but here you go I guess https://boardwalktimes.net/before-disneys-q4-2025-mailbag-impossible-creatures-lilo-stitch-2-the-hunt-for-ben-5bc0fb46b4b1

ToTBellHop8 days ago

I wish they would but doubtful.

Biff2158 days ago

It’s anyone’s guess right now but I feel like it’s getting pretty late in 2025 for a January closure. Of course they can close it tomorrow if they want with no notice, but the recent “norm” has been at least 2-3 months out.

neo9999558 days ago

Funniest show I've ever seen on stage. And that character is basically Miss Piggy X rated.

Gusey8 days ago

My working theory seems to be after Marathon Weekend (Jan 7-11) I think based on this year where Marathon Weekend was Jan 8-12 and TriceraTop Spin closed on Jan 13

EagleScout6108 days ago

Might be going to Florida to visit my sister after the holidays and am thinking about working in a day at DHS in to do Rock N before it closes (Never got to ride it last trip) . Right now the plan is around Jan 15th for her birthday, what're the odds Rnrc is still open then? If it's down for the overhaul I may do an AK day for Dinosaur

Marc Davis Fan8 days ago

Is there any possibility they’ll update aspects of the seats or restraints to make the headbanging less bad? If so, that would probably be among this update’s biggest improvements to the experience.

Brer Panther8 days ago

So, is this movie gonna have the Muppets in it themselves? Because I have this mental image of either Emma Stone in a Miss Piggy costume or a hyper-realistic CGI pig in a dress a la the live action remakes, with Emma Stone's voice.