Def Leppard Contributes Song to Disney's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

The new attraction will feature the band's hit 'Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)' on the soundtrack.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:00am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering sequins and shattered glass, capturing the glitz and excitement of a rock concert through dramatic studio lighting and abstract textures.The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets will bring the electric energy of live music to Disney's Hollywood Studios.Hollywood Today

Legendary rock band Def Leppard has contributed their song 'Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)' to the soundtrack of Disney's upcoming Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, set to open on May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. The new attraction will feature the Electric Mayhem band from The Muppets going on a search to headline a big Hollywood concert, with celebrity cameos from stars like Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic.

Why it matters

The addition of Def Leppard's classic rock anthem to the ride's soundtrack continues Disney's tradition of featuring iconic music acts in their theme park attractions, following the removal of Aerosmith from the original Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. The new Muppets-themed ride is expected to be a major draw for music and comedy fans alike.

The details

In a social media post, Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen were shown talking to the Electric Mayhem's Lips, who excitedly asked if the band would play with the Muppets band on the roller coaster. Collen agreed, saying 'Yeah, we'd love to play with The Electric Mayhem.' In addition to Def Leppard's song, the ride's soundtrack will also feature Electric Mayhem covers of hits by Blur, Steppenwolf, Ohio Players, and Katrina and the Waves.

  • The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is set to open on May 26, 2026.

The players

Def Leppard

A legendary English rock band and members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, known for hits like 'Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)' and 'Pour Some Sugar on Me'.

The Electric Mayhem

The fictional band from The Muppets, featuring characters like Lips, Animal, and Janice, who will be the focus of the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster attraction.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, we'd love to play with The Electric Mayhem.”

— Phil Collen, Def Leppard guitarist

“I didn't think you'd say yeah, but you said yeah. That's great. I love you man.”

— Lips, Electric Mayhem member

“What did we just agree to?”

— Joe Elliott, Def Leppard lead singer

What’s next

The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is set to open on May 26, 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.

The takeaway

Disney continues to leverage iconic music acts and beloved Muppet characters to create immersive theme park experiences that will appeal to a wide range of fans, from classic rock enthusiasts to comedy lovers.