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Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Closes After Nearly 3 Decades
The iconic ride is being transformed into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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After nearly three decades of operation, Disney's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Hollywood Studios in Florida closed on March 1, 2026. Hundreds of fans flocked to the park to ride the roller coaster one last time before it shuts down to be transformed into the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
Why it matters
The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has been a fan favorite at Disney World since it opened in 1999, featuring a high-energy Aerosmith soundtrack and thrilling ride experience. Its closure marks the end of an era, as Disney transitions the attraction to feature its beloved Muppets characters instead.
The details
The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith featured a 125-speaker, 14-subwoofer, 32,000-watt audio system that played Aerosmith hits like "Walk This Way," "Back in the Saddle," and "Love in an Elevator." In December 2025, Disney permanently removed the pre-show entertainment that heavily featured Aerosmith, foreshadowing the ride's upcoming transformation. When the revamped attraction reopens this summer, it will feature the Electric Mayhem band from the Muppets, along with Scooter and other Muppet characters.
- The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith opened in 1999.
- The ride closed on March 1, 2026 after nearly 3 decades of operation.
- The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is set to reopen sometime this summer.
The players
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
An iconic roller coaster attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida that opened in 1999 and featured a high-energy Aerosmith soundtrack.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
The new version of the ride that will replace the Aerosmith-themed attraction, featuring the Electric Mayhem band and other beloved Muppet characters.
Tom Hamilton
An Aerosmith rocker who visited Walt Disney World in January 2026 to ride the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith "one last time before it takes its final lap."
What they’re saying
“What a day at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with my new band, @closeenemiesofficial. It's been an absolute honor to share this ride with our fans for so many years.”
— Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith Rocker (Instagram)
What’s next
The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is set to reopen sometime this summer.
The takeaway
The closure of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith marks the end of an era for one of Disney World's most iconic attractions, as the park transitions the ride to feature its beloved Muppets characters instead. Fans flocked to the park to experience the Aerosmith-themed coaster one last time before it shuts down for good.
