Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026, with a brand-new story, five new songs, and the first Scooter Audio-Animatronics figure Disney has ever built. Here is everything that changed, from a Grampy who has already ridden it with his family.
By Favorite Grampy | Last Updated: August 2026 | Verified against Disney’s official attraction page and the Disney Parks Blog
What Changed at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?
Almost everything changed except the track. Disney reopened the attraction on May 26, 2026, with a new story, a new pre-show, five new songs, and repainted vehicles built around Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem.
Even better, the coaster hardware stayed put. Riders still launch from 0 to 57 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds, then run through three inversions across a ride that lasts roughly 82 seconds. Disney also kept the 48-inch height requirement, so any family member who could ride the old version can still ride this one.
Here is why it still feels brand new. The storytelling changed completely. The queue, the pre-show, the onboard soundtrack, and the exterior guitar were all rebuilt, and the attraction now features Audio-Animatronics figures in both the pre-show and the unload area.
| Detail | Muppets Version | Changed? |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Date | May 26, 2026 | New |
| Height Requirement | 48 inches (122 cm) | Unchanged |
| Launch Speed | 0 to 57 mph in 2.8 seconds | Unchanged |
| Inversions | 3 (two rollover loops, one corkscrew) | Unchanged |
| Soundtrack | 5 rock covers by The Electric Mayhem | New |
| Story Setting | G-Force Records, under Muppet management | New |
| Ride Vehicle | The L.I.M.O. from Muppet Labs | Retheme |
| Location | Sunset Boulevard, Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Unchanged |
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Muppets Quick Facts
Is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets open?
Yes. The attraction opened to the public at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026, after the Aerosmith version closed on March 2, 2026.
How tall do you have to be to ride?
Guests must be 48 inches, or 122 centimeters, or taller. That requirement did not change with the retheme.
Did the roller coaster track change?
No. The same launched track, the same three inversions, and the same 0 to 57 mph launch in 2.8 seconds all carried over from the previous version.
What Is the New Muppets Story?
You are on a VIP tour of a recording studio that has just changed hands. G-Force Records now sits under Muppet management, and the new owner is Scooter’s uncle, J.P. Grosse, who also owns the Muppet Theatre.
The problem is simple and very Muppet. The Electric Mayhem is headlining the biggest concert in Hollywood, and the band is nowhere near the venue. Instead, Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Zoot, and Lips are still in the studio rehearsing “Can You Picture That?” with a crew of penguin audio engineers.
Scooter, their band manager, is trying to herd everyone across town before the crowd riots. Even better, the queue is packed with concert posters and celebrity cameos, including Neil Patrick Harris, Wayne Brady, Danny Trejo, Awkwafina, Travis Barker, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Why Is Scooter the Biggest Deal on This Ride?
In fact, Scooter is the first Audio-Animatronics figure of the character Disney has ever built. According to the Disney Parks Blog, Walt Disney Imagineering used motion capture of the actual Scooter puppet to build and program him.
As a result, he does not move like a robot. The figure looks, moves, and emotes the way Scooter is supposed to, right down to small gestures that Muppet fans will clock immediately.
For example, watch his hands and his posture while he is pleading with the band. Better yet, the attraction now runs Audio-Animatronics in both the pre-show and the unload area, which is a first for this building.
Do not speed-walk the queue. The concert posters and celebrity cameos start well before the pre-show room, and most of the jokes are wall art you will miss entirely if you are staring at your phone. Give your kids one job: find the penguins.
What Songs Play on the New Ride?
Five tracks are in rotation, and you get one at random. The Electric Mayhem recorded every song with guest artists, so your third ride can sound nothing like your first.
Here is the full set list:
- “Song 2” performed by The Electric Mayhem
- “Born To Be Wild” featuring Camilla the Chicken
- “Love Rollercoaster” featuring Jennifer Hudson and Questlove
- “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)” featuring Def Leppard
- “Walking on Sunshine” featuring Kelly Clarkson
In addition, the vehicle got a story upgrade. You now board the L.I.M.O., short for Lengthy Immediate Motion Object, and the onboard audio system is framed as the latest technology out of Muppet Labs.
Best of all, that randomized set list is a genuine reason to ride more than once. Five songs across an 82-second ride means most families will need several trips to hear them all.
Did the Coaster Itself Get Easier or Scarier?
It got neither. The ride profile is identical to the version that ran from 1999 through early 2026.
You still get the launch from 0 to 57 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds, three inversions made up of two rollover loops and one corkscrew, and a fully enclosed track in near darkness. The 48-inch height requirement carried over unchanged.
That said, the sensory load is real for younger or sensitive kids. Between the loud soundtrack, the flashing lights in the pre-show, and the dark inversions, this is still one of the more intense attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
If your family splits on the 48-inch line, use Rider Switch and pair this with Tower of Terror. Both sit on Sunset Boulevard within a two-minute walk, so you cover two headliners in one stretch instead of crossing the park twice.
What Is New Outside the Attraction?
The giant guitar out front is unrecognizable. The Electric Mayhem repainted it in a psychedelic scheme pulled from their classic Muppet car, and the piano at the base now carries a golden key as a nod to Dr. Teeth.
Meanwhile, the shop and the snack stand both got refreshed. A new merchandise collection landed at Rock Around the Shop, and FØØD by Swedish Chef, just steps from the ride exit, reopened with a new look and an updated menu of snacks and drinks.
Best of all, your ride photo changed too. Disney PhotoPass now returns a concert-styled image that drops your family onstage with the band.
How Do You Ride It With the Least Waiting?
Ride it first thing. Disney lists Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets as available during Early Theme Park Entry, which gives guests at Disney Resort hotels a 30-minute head start before the park opens to everyone else.
Demand has stayed heavy since the May opening, so this is not one to save for late afternoon. On top of that, a single rider line is available, which typically moves considerably faster than standby if your group is willing to be split up.
That said, Rider Switch covers the height problem. One adult waits with the kids who do not clear 48 inches, then rides afterward without going back through the full line.
What Did My Family Think of the New Version?
We rode it in June with my grandson Ben, my granddaughter Sammy, and friends of ours who were traveling with us. Ben was in from the moment he saw the repainted guitar. Sammy was a hard no.
Here is what turned her around. She grew up watching the Muppets, and once she understood that Animal and Dr. Teeth were the ones running this show, the whole thing stopped feeling like a scary coaster and started feeling like a concert she had been invited to.
In the end, she rode. The second we hit the unload area, both kids wanted straight back in line.
We got “Born To Be Wild” with Camilla the Chicken, which fit the mood perfectly. Our friends were traveling with a baby, so they used Rider Switch and got to skip the standby line with the kids on their second run.
My advisor verdict is straightforward. This coaster is worth prioritizing for kids 48 inches and up, because it is the only ride at Walt Disney World that takes you upside down, and the Muppet theming softens those thrills in a way nothing else in the park does. Families with kids under the height line should still walk the courtyard, use Rider Switch, and save the ride for a future trip.
Ride it twice in the same morning if you can. The randomized soundtrack means a second lap often lands a different song, and the queue details reward a slower second walk-through once you already know how the story ends.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Is the Muppets version scarier than the Aerosmith version?
No, and parents ask me this constantly. The track, the launch, the three inversions, and the 48-inch height requirement are all identical to what ran from 1999 until March 2026. Meanwhile, the pre-show is friendlier and funnier than the old one, which makes the buildup easier on nervous first-timers.
Do you really get a different song every time you ride?
Usually, yes. Five tracks rotate at random, so repeat rides in the same day often deliver something new. For example, I would not promise your kids a specific song, because the selection is not something you can choose, so plan on several laps across the trip if they want all five.
What can younger kids do if they are under 48 inches?
Use Rider Switch, which lets one adult wait with the smaller kids while everyone else rides, then swap without repeating the full line. My other suggestion is to let the little ones walk the courtyard while you wait. The repainted guitar, the upside-down car, and the concert posters give them something genuinely fun to look at, and FØØD by Swedish Chef is right there for a snack.
Is Muppet*Vision 3D still at Hollywood Studios?
No, it closed in 2025 to make room for a Monsters, Inc. themed land. Disney announced the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster retheme alongside that closure, which is why this attraction is now the Muppets’ home in the park. Having ridden the new version, I think the tributes woven into the queue and station were built with real care for people who loved the old show.
Should we ride this or Tower of Terror first?
Ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster first, especially during Early Theme Park Entry. Both sit on Sunset Boulevard within a short walk of each other, so you are not committing to a long backtrack either way. Here is why I lean that way: if your family prefers laughs over dread, the coaster is the easier sell.
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