Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Muppets Transformation Picks Up Speed With New Disney Imagineering Permit Filings

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Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Posted: Friday January 30, 2026 12:35pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed three new Notices of Commencement tied to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, as momentum builds for the attraction's transformation into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

The new filings are assigned to Elite A/V System Inc, Solotech, and Sign Producers Inc - all companies with experience in show systems, entertainment technology, and themed installations.

Two of the permits, for Elite A/V System Inc and Solotech, list the scope of work as Electrical Work. Both companies are known for their involvement in advanced audio, video, lighting, and show control systems.

The third permit, assigned to Sign Producers Inc, is specifically for "Install Signage." This likely points to new exterior or interior themed signage related to the upcoming Muppets version of the ride.

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will permanently close on March 2, 2026, with March 1 serving as the final day of operation. The new Muppets version is scheduled to open in summer 2026, leaving only a few months for heavy construction and installation work.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overview

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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