Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction looks a little bit different. Last night, Disney confirmed that the Aerosmith pre-show has been permanently closed as they begin work on transforming the ride into a Muppets-themed attraction. We stopped by Studio C this morning to take a look at the current state of the ride, along with a recap of what we learned about the early work.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pre-Show Closed
As you can see in our photos below, the pre-show has been closed, with a metal-like material now blocking the windows into the pre-show area. This early closure of the pre-show will allow Imagineers to begin working on the transformation without needing to close the ride just yet.
The “construction wall” is themed with the G-Force Records logo. When we visited this morning, guests were still held outside of the pre-show and pulsed through the room. Here’s a look at the process.
The rest of the experience remains the same as before the closure. There is no obvious work taking place on the attraction (and we assume a ride closure will be needed at some point). Walt Disney World has not announced a closing date for the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith attraction yet, but they have announced a Summer 2026 reopening timeframe for the Muppets makeover.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets comes speeding into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2026, fueled by the tasty tunes of the Electric Mayhem and the high-speed hijinks of The Muppets.
The Electric Mayhem are headlining their biggest Hollywood concert ever! Anyone who’s anyone is in attendance to witness Animal, Dr. Teeth, and the rest of this groove-tastic group rock the house down. There’s just one little problem: the band is nowhere to be found!
Across town at G-Force Records, we’re treated to a VIP tour of the legendary rock and roll recording studio. Things might look a little different around this Hollywood institution, as the label has recently come under new management – The Muppets! We’re happy to say that our colorful crew has landed some new digs… with just a little help from Scooter’s uncle, real estate tycoon and owner of the Muppet Theatre, J.P. Grosse (he really puts the G in G-Force). Just wait until you see how they’ve made these hallowed halls their own, creating the perfect place to make sweet, sweet Muppet music together!
For fans of that big – really big – hilariously big guitar, you’ll be stoked to know that the newest residents of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster are putting their own spin on that ruby red paint job.
A vibrant and psychedelic new design will grace the bottom of the guitar (inspired by a classic Muppet car paint job), and the piano motif at the base will feature a golden key as a nod to a certain far-out band leader.
With your VIP passes, you’ll be welcomed inside the recording studio, where – wouldn’t you know it – you’ll find the Electric Mayhem are cranking out some seriously rocking tunes. Along with the finest audio engineers (all penguins, of course) we’ll see Scooter doing his best to convince Electric Mayhem to stop jamming and get to their increasingly restless fans. But will it be enough to get the band across town and onstage in time?
With the help from our friends at Muppet Labs and a very fast limousine, we’ll take a twisting, turning, and screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood to reach the concert in time. The iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist when the attraction debuts in summer 2026.
And throughout the journey, you’ll hear the Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits in your ears to keep the music and adrenaline pumping.
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