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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The Leader of the Club8 days ago

They did specify in the announcement that there would be Muppet Merchandise.

erasure fan18 days ago

I would hope so. Something tells me we'll just get the same generic crap like in most of the stores. My only guess is we get a few plush and some shirts like what was at Muppet vision before they shuttered the store. I would love for them to have some cool unique muppet merch. That's just no longer Disneys style.

EagleScout6108 days ago

With how tight the coaster is crammed together I wouldn't be surprised if the Muppets are mostly relegated to the queue, launch and exit while the main coaster has new 2D cutouts.

FigmentFan828 days ago

One very good thing is that this ride exits through the gift shop, so hopefully said shop is brimming with sweet Muppets merch!!

Epcotfan218 days ago

I mean someone has to grab the black Les Paul...might as well be Sweetums.

DisDude338 days ago

I haven’t been on it in a couple years because it’s constantly closing down for maintenance and when it is running the ride is rough. The ride has been in need of serious work for years but all they do is slap new brake pads on and call it a day. 🤷‍♂️

Blobbles8 days ago

Would be worth the wait if it’s quality. I’m sad to lose muppetvision but bears redo has me cautiously optimistic.

Disstevefan18 days ago

I sincerely think it will be but they will take too long to complete it.

Blobbles8 days ago

I hope. I want the muppets to have a quality ride at wdw.

Disstevefan18 days ago

I expect this to be a fully detailed retheme and that it will take longer than expected to complete.

GhostHost10008 days ago

The Muppets featuring the music of Beavis and Butthead Coaster confirmed

Blobbles8 days ago

Does anyone have any actual info on the quality, level of actual muppet theming, or anything else relating to this overlay? I hope there is actual muppet theming, because I worry they could do the bare minimum and not change anything expect the video and the coaster car and audio.

Bocabear8 days ago

RNRR is a pretty great coaster....and I think the consistent lines have shown it is extremely popular! It was nicely designed, though I do with the original set pieces were more dimensional... I have not been able to get on it in years because of the lines always being ridiculously long... Far from a broken down coaster.... looking forward to the Muppet integration...hoping they do an amazing job with it....and maybe form a new "Muppet Courtyard" around it off of Sunset...