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

Nov 22, 2024 in "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith"

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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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AidenRodriguez7313 hours ago

No way that happens THAT early with this many open ended projects. Destination D is usually more about updates on existing projects. At most we get a sly reference saying "we hear your very real demands for something new in Animation Courtyard and we are currently in the middle of imagineering different experiences to bring to our WDW guests in the near future" and that's it.

Agent H3 hours ago

I wouldn’t bet on anything like that until 2028 at the earliest.

Streetway Again3 hours ago

That soon?

TheCoasterNerd3 hours ago

I'd guess Destination D 2027 (saving myself)

Stripes10 hours ago

Do we have an idea as to when the Animation Courtyard replacement project will be announced? Is there active development on the project?

Garyjames22011 hours ago

Does anyone have any guesses to when they think rock and roller coaster will close

ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ16 hours ago

I'm thinking (hoping) the guitar will be green with iconic lighter green starburst collar pattern to subtly resemble Kermit. Then graffiti symbols and music notes along a repainted rainbow-colored track/neck design with the upside-down Cadillac now in purple featuring static figures of Electric Mayhem.

DisneyCane1 day ago

If it's triggered by $5,000 than a lot more residential painting projects will hit that in 2025 than did in 2019. I am in the process of painting a fence and paid $63 per gallon for paint doing the labor myself.

lazyboy97o1 day ago

The scaffolding isn’t the trigger. You could do an entire project with lifts and still have to file the notice. No, it’s not just because it’s commercial. Most residential work isn’t going to hit the project valuation requirements.

SamusAranX1 day ago

To repaint an exterior or interior of residential, no permit required. Probably given it’s a commercial project

JohnD1 day ago

Notice of Commencement Statute: Chapter 713.13, Florida Statutes. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0713/Sections/0713.13.html

danlb_20001 day ago

This! Long before I started recording these we were calling them "permits" so the name just stuck since it was simpler the "notices of commencement".

TheCoasterNerd1 day ago

Via Google - "If your project value exceeds $5,000, you will need to file a Notice of Commencement... prior to starting any work." The link you quoted is a Notice of Commencement, not a permit. This just means it's expensive, which is to be expected when you need that much paint and labor. Also, as stated above, scaffolding.

DisDude331 day ago

I don’t know about Florida but where I’m from you can paint whatever you want but the scaffolding needed to paint a guitar that big would definitely require some permits.