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

Jan 24, 2025 in "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith"

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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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2600loop6 hours ago

my little kids can't wait to ride this in six years when they're big enough and they don't care about the muppets anymore

Agent H10 hours ago

I wish but @lentesta already confirmed that wasn’t happening.

Disgruntled Walt10 hours ago

I'm praying that they are moved to the building next door and the show reopens in 2026.

Jayspency11 hours ago

I'm praying that the statler and wardoff animatronics from MV3D are placed in a window in the alleyway and heckle guests before the launch

Brer Panther13 hours ago

I'd be pleasantly surprised if we got any animatronics.

Agent H1 day ago

AidenRodriguez7311 day ago

There will be a new accessible show in its place though. Plus I don't think the Muppets are going to lose popularity just because of the closure of MV3D. What they are saying is that Muppets as a brand, might get a few new eyes on it that would not have before. Plus if we do get a psuedo-Muppet courtyard down the line like some are rumoring (not saying Muppetvision but perhaps another show or even just fun theming + maybe a Meet + Greet) they can definitely broaden their reach.

andre851 day ago

Watched a video of Iron Man and it looked like total nonsense. As for animatronics, other placements where they could work: at the countdown launch, and less likely, the tunnel at the end (not even sure there's room there)

mergatroid1 day ago

Be interesting to see whether they add any animatronics in the pre-ride area or not? Disney could argue that no animatronics are needed because there are none currently in R 'n' R so why not just use screens like we currently have in the recording studio. During the actual ride the vehicle goes too fast to waste money on anything other than projections or glowing 'scenery' like we currently have. So realistically the only possible use of animatronics would be in the pre-show area where we currently have a film to watch. Visiting Disneyland Paris the year before last I went on the old R 'n' R there which they'd changed to an Iron Man attraction using the same track etc. They had an Iron Man animatronic in the line before the ride which was reasonably impressive but the altered attraction to me personally felt like a downgrade. It may well be just me that felt that way which is fine, it just felt it had lost something without the pumping music and storyline that you're off to see a show that just kind of worked.