Aerosmith Visits Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios Before March 2026 Closure

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Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:35am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Members of Aerosmith were spotted yesterday visiting Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, just weeks before the attraction closes on March 2, 2026.

TikTok user yes.its.al shared video of Tom Hamilton and entourage walking through the outdoor queue with a Disney VIP tour guide. The group moved toward the attraction entrance as guests looked on.

@yes.its.al Wackiest thing just happened! We're on line to get into the Aerosmith Rockin Roller Coaster attraction at Hollywood Studios in Disney World, and some of the band just happens to also be here. Tom Hamilton the bassist (and entourage) just walked right past us. Seeing Aerosmith while on line for the Aerosmith ride in an amusement park: ?? #disneyworld #hollywoodstudios #aerosmith ? original sound - Al R

Disney has not commented on the visit, but the timing suggests the band may have been there for a final ride before the coaster transforms into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.

Final Days of Operation

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closes March 2, 2026, with March 1 as the last day of operation. The ride has featured Aerosmith's music since opening in 1999.


The Aerosmith preshow has already closed permanently as work begins to create the new Muppets-themed preshow.

Muppets Take Over

The attraction reopens summer 2026 as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. You'll race across Hollywood with the Electric Mayhem band to reach their concert on time. The updated experience will introduce new scenes, updated visuals, and a soundtrack performed by the Electric Mayhem.

Construction permits show set installations are underway inside the building.

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Nickm20226 hours ago

Disney seems to usually target holidays, I could easily see it opening Memorial Day or even July 4th. But could see cast member previews and stuff start early. Either way think this is gonna be a really really quick turnaround, like under 3 months.

Rivergirl056 hours ago

We are going around the same time and because I haven't heard anything yet I am assuming it won't open until maybe July.

jamos1407 hours ago

Rock'n'Roller Coaster is my sons favorite ride at WDW We have a trip planned in mid June. What's the likelihood that it will be opened by then? I know "summer 2026" is vague. But I'd imagine they would want it open for summer crowds. Any insiders care to calm my fears?! Thanks

Surferboy5678 days ago

Watched the Muppet Show during the D23 Preview last night and it ends in a rock song sung by all the Muppets and I couldn’t help but think of this redo.

FigmentFan8211 days ago

I’d like animal to do the countdown then Dr Teeth “Yeaaahhh” and then it blasts into “can you deal with that”

sedati11 days ago

Oh no. I love animal, but it has to be Dr Teeth with his long drawn out "Oh YeaaAAAAHHH!!!!" from "Can You Picture That" that takes us into the launch. Would be an amazing tribute if they can actually work some of Jim Henson's recordings of the character into the attraction.

Disgruntled Walt11 days ago

My guess: All members of the Electric Mayhem are involved in the countdown, but Animal has the scream.

PizzaPlanet13 days ago

I think there was a press release that mentioned Muppet Labs helping out, so maybe Bunsen and Beaker?

FiestaFunKid13 days ago

Maybe the new animatronic will tell guests to walk this way... Side question - who does the countown now? - Dr Teeth?, Fozzie?, Animal?- Kermit's energy doesn't seem big enough to match the Tyler scream....although he has that double arm wave thing he does if they add a video

DCBaker13 days ago

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/news/30jan2026-rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-transformation-picks-up-speed-with-new-disney-imagineering-permit-filings.htm Links to the Notices of Commencement: 850 SUNSET BLVD (ROCK N ROLLER COASTER) - Elite A/V System Inc - Electrical Work 850 SUNSET BLVD (ROCK N ROLLER COASTER) - Sign Producers Inc - Install signage 850 SUNSET BLVD (ROCK N ROLLER COASTER) - Solotech - Electrical Work

FigmentFan8215 days ago

This is the correct answer, we need this!!

Smiley/OCD15 days ago

Create a caricature of the band as muppet characters and hang it somewhere in the queue…maybe in the recording studio booth??

HauntedPirate15 days ago

I say that simply because I have zero faith they would do such a thing for Aerosmith. Sadly.

Jambo Dad15 days ago

Maybe they will include an Aerosmith song in the sound track

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