Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Closes for Muppets Makeover After This Weekend

February 28, 2026
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Closes for Muppets Makeover After This Weekend
  • Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close after the weekend, with the final rides taking place on the closing Sunday and the park noting the last opportunity to experience it in its current form.

  • Guests will ride through a revised storyline after the pre-show, with landmarks and scenery given a Muppet twist and a fast limousine transport to the concert.

  • Ride specifications include a 0-57 mph launch in 2.8 seconds, 4-5 Gs, and a 3,403-foot track inside a 68,131-square-foot building labeled Soundstage 15.

  • The ride cars wear themed license plates—such as 1QKLIMO and 2FAST4U—each containing a Hidden Mickey and reflecting the Imagineers’ birthdays.

  • The queue storyline centers on G-Force Records, a fictional 1930s label tied to a Halloween 1939 incident at the Hollywood Tower Hotel involving missing guests.

  • Readers are encouraged to share reactions on social media and follow WDW News Today for updates.

  • Each of the five limo cars features distinct Aerosmith soundtracks powered by 120 onboard speakers (32,000 watts total), with a sixth reserve track for audio failures.

  • Aerosmith members rode the ride 12 times during previews and pushed for preshow changes to align with their studio setup.

  • A large 40-foot Stratocaster guitar icon and Los Angeles landmarks are integrated into the ride, with a mapped route from NBC studios to the concert hall.

  • Concept art reveals a Muppets-themed makeover featuring a psychedelic guitar, a gold key nod to Dr. Teeth’s tooth, and a building exterior poster.

  • Backstory centers on J.P. Grosse acquiring G-Force Records and placing Scooter in charge, triggering the group’s concert road trip across Hollywood.

  • The Aerosmith preshow has been boarded up in preparation for the transition, and loading experiences will be updated.

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