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Disney Closes Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, Starts Muppets Electric Mayhem Retheme for 2026

The reimagined Hollywood Studios coaster centers on a chase to locate missing Electric Mayhem bandmates, with a summer 2026 reopening planned.

Overview

  • Aerosmith branding and the pre-show video have been removed, and sections of the attraction are boarded as construction gets underway.
  • Disney Parks Blog details a new storyline that sends riders racing across Hollywood after Electric Mayhem members go missing before a concert.
  • Entertainment Weekly reporting cited by NME says the overhaul will feature Kermit, Scooter and Dr. Teeth, plus repurposed penguin animatronics from MuppetVision 3D.
  • The relaunch is expected in summer 2026, with the ride retaining a high-speed, music-driven format tailored to the Muppets theme.
  • An opinion column from BlogMickey argues the coaster’s height and intensity limits warrant a second, more accessible Muppets attraction at the park.