Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Makes a Comeback – Coming Soon

One of the most iconic and intense attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is preparing for a dramatic comeback. After several decades as a musical powerhouse and fan favorite, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster is returning in an entirely new form — marking a clear shift in both tone and storytelling.

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster has long been known as one of Walt Disney World’s most uncompromising roller coasters. With its high‑speed launch, multiple inversions, and a style closely tied to rock culture, the attraction has stood out in an otherwise family‑friendly park environment. Since opening in 1999, it has been a natural draw for older children, teenagers, and adults looking for a more adrenaline‑driven experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

After more than 25 years with Aerosmith as its musical and thematic backbone, the attraction earlier this year closed for an extensive reimagining. It is now clear when guests will once again be able to take a seat in the iconic limousine. Disney has confirmed that Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster will reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026, and with the reopening comes a new name: Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.

In the new version, the framework is no longer built around a rock band racing to a backstage performance. Instead, guests are introduced to Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem. The story centers on the chaos that unfolds when the band risks missing the biggest concert of their lives, with riders cast as unlikely helpers in a high‑speed dash through Hollywood.

While the story and visual identity have changed significantly, Disney has been clear that the ride system itself remains unchanged. The launch from a standstill, the inversions, and the compact, high‑intensity layout are all preserved — now paired with an entirely new soundtrack. The music is performed by The Electric Mayhem in collaboration with well‑known artists, with songs selected at random to create variation between rides.

The updates extend beyond the ride experience itself. Queue areas, the exterior façade, and visual details throughout the attraction have all been given a distinct Muppet‑inspired look, filled with color, humor, and hidden references to the band’s history and famous guest appearances. According to Disney, the goal is to make the attraction more accessible and playful without sacrificing the intensity that made it famous.

When the attraction soon opens its doors once again, it will not simply mark the return of a beloved favorite, but the beginning of a new chapter for one of Walt Disney World’s most distinctive roller coasters.