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Aerosmith's Final Ride: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's Last Hurrah Before Disney's Big Change
The iconic Aerosmith-themed attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios is set to close in 2026 for a major Muppets-inspired transformation.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:09pm
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The final days of Aerosmith's iconic Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be marked by a touch of rock 'n' roll glitz and glamour.Lake Buena Vista TodayAerosmith fans were thrilled to spot bassist Tom Hamilton making a surprise visit to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, sparking speculation that it could be the band's final ride before the attraction undergoes a major overhaul. The iconic Aerosmith-themed coaster is scheduled to close on March 2, 2026, marking the end of an era, as Disney prepares to transform the ride with a new Muppets-inspired experience.
Why it matters
The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has been a beloved part of the Disney experience since its opening in 1999, with Aerosmith's music and branding being a key part of the attraction. The upcoming changes are sure to elicit strong reactions from fans, who will have to say goodbye to the Aerosmith era and welcome the Muppets.
The details
The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has already seen some changes, with the Aerosmith preshow closing to make way for a new Muppets-themed preshow. But the transformation doesn't stop there - the entire ride experience is set to undergo a major overhaul, with new scenes, enhanced visuals, and a groovy soundtrack performed by the Electric Mayhem.
- The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close on March 2, 2026.
- The Aerosmith preshow has already closed, making way for the new Muppets-themed preshow.
- Construction permits reveal that the set installations for the Muppets-themed ride are already underway.
The players
Tom Hamilton
The bassist of the rock band Aerosmith, who was spotted making a surprise visit to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
An iconic attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios that has featured Aerosmith's music and branding since its opening in 1999.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Disney theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, where the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is located.
The Electric Mayhem
The fictional Muppet band that will be featured in the updated ride experience, providing a new groovy soundtrack.
Muppets
The beloved characters that will be the focus of the transformed ride experience, replacing the Aerosmith theme.
What’s next
Disney has not yet announced an official opening date for the transformed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, but construction permits indicate that the Muppets-themed changes are already underway. Fans will have to wait and see how the new ride experience compares to the beloved Aerosmith version.
The takeaway
The closure of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith marks the end of an era for Disney's Hollywood Studios, as the park prepares to embrace a new Muppets-inspired attraction. While some fans may be sad to see the Aerosmith theme go, the transformation presents an opportunity for Disney to reinvent the ride and appeal to a new generation of visitors.
