Don’t call it a comeback.

Folks, the aging, ruby-red Fender Stratocaster on Sunset Boulevard just got a psychedelic transformation that you will definitely want to check out if you’re a theme park enthusiast. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially unveiled Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, permanently retiring the classic Aerosmith iteration after a legendary 27-year run. While the layout remains unchanged, the interior has been reimagined. Most notably, the iconic Statler and Waldorf animatronics have officially found a new home inside the roller coaster, heckling riders from a multi-angle theater box finale right at the final brake run. 

Here’s what you need to know.

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The Storyline

According to Disney’s official attraction configuration, guests step inside the legendary doors of G-Force Records for a VIP tour of the Muppets’ music studio. Inside, Dr. Teeth, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot, Lips and Animal are busy jamming out—but they are running very late for their own concert across town.

The Tunes

The onboard audio system randomly cycles through five high-energy covers performed by The Electric Mayhem alongside massive real-world guest stars:

• “Song 2” – The Electric Mayhem (Solo)
• “Born to Be Wild” – The Electric Mayhem featuring Camilla the Chicken
• “Love Rollercoaster” – The Electric Mayhem featuring Jennifer Hudson & Questlove
• “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)” – The Electric Mayhem featuring Def Leppard
• “Walking on Sunshine” – The Electric Mayhem featuring Kelly Clarkson

Operating Hours

Photo: Disney World

If you’re looking to map out the itinerary for your next visit, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets operates during regular park hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, typically open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. The ride is fully optimized for standard Standby lines, Lightning Lane Multi Pass access, and qualifies for Early Theme Park Entry, giving on-site resort guests a 30-minute head start to beat the heavy daytime traffic.

By combining a lightning-fast launch system with pristine Muppet Labs audio engineering, Disney has successfully modernized its premier thrill ride without losing an ounce of its subculture soul.

Let the revamps continue.

Featured Photo: Disney World

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Author Bio

Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.