Disney Sets MuppetVision 3D Closure Date, Stays Silent on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Timeline

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Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Posted: Friday January 24, 2025 11:42am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has announced closure dates for Muppets-themed attractions at Hollywood Studios, but fans are left with one major unanswered question: When will Rock 'n' Roller Coaster close for its already announced transformation into a Muppets-themed ride?

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overview

The closures will begin in May, with the Grand Avenue area entering a phased shutdown. Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano will serve its final meals on May 10, and both Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo will close after June 7. These dates set the stage for a significant reshaping of the park, yet Disney did not reveal when the changes would reach Rock 'n' Roller Coaster on Sunset Boulevard.

Disney confirmed that Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and other Muppet favorites will take over the coaster, teaming up with music legends for a rockin’ music festival. The new ride promises high-speed thrills with a signature Muppets twist, laughter, and new music. Concept art released by Disney showcases the lively and humorous tone fans can expect, but no timeline has been shared for when the reimagining will begin.

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

The lack of a closure date for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster leaves fans wondering how long they have to experience the Aerosmith-themed version of the ride. The coaster recently reopened from an extensive refurbishment that improved its ride system and lighting but retained its original storyline. For now, it remains unclear how much longer the classic version will be available.

Meanwhile, Disney did reveal that Sunset Boulevard with become home to new Muppets-themed merchandise accompanying the ride’s transformation.

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Stumpos7 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.

gamblepsu8 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:)

HMF8 days ago

As do I.

Kirby869 days ago

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

HMF10 days ago

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

dmc49310 days ago

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

HMF10 days ago

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

dmc49310 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!

JohnD16 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).

DCBaker16 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

ChrisFL19 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.

TanagraTheater19 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_Crimson19 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..