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Disney has pulled back the curtain on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and the reimagined Hollywood Studios coaster sounds like more than a quick character swap.
The attraction opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026, sending guests into a new Electric Mayhem story with updated exterior details, celebrity cameos, a first-ever Scooter Audio-Animatronics figure, a new soundtrack lineup, attraction photos, merchandise, and nearby food and drink updates.
What Is The New Story?
The setup is pure Muppets: The Electric Mayhem is supposed to headline a huge Hollywood concert, but the band is missing. Guests start inside G-Force Records, now under new Muppet-connected management, before joining a fast-moving scramble to get the band to the show.
Disney says Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Zoot, and Lips are part of the story. The ride still uses the familiar high-speed indoor coaster system, so this remains a launch coaster with inversions, darkness, loud music, and a minimum height requirement guests should check before promising it to younger fans.
The Guitar Marquee Gets A Muppets Makeover
The courtyard is getting one of the most visible updates. Disney says the classic red guitar marquee has been redesigned with a psychedelic Electric Mayhem look inspired by the band’s car. The base also includes a piano motif with a golden key, a nod to Dr. Teeth.
For Hollywood Studios guests, that matters because the entrance area will likely become a photo stop even for people who are not riding. Expect extra traffic in that courtyard during the first few weeks.
Scooter Joins As An Audio-Animatronics Figure
The biggest interior reveal is Scooter. Disney says the attraction includes the first Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter, created with motion-capture work using the actual Muppet character performance as reference.
Inside the recording studio, Scooter is trying to convince The Electric Mayhem to stop rehearsing and get to their increasingly impatient fans. Disney also says penguin audio engineers are part of the scene, which is exactly the kind of small detail repeat riders will probably look for.
Celebrity Cameos And Queue Details
Disney says the queue and merchandise shop include celebrity cameos woven into the experience. The announced names include Awkwafina, Danny Trejo, Darren Criss, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Travis Barker, Yvette Nicole Brown, Wayne Brady, and Weird Al Yankovic.
The queue also has new Electric Mayhem concert posters, which should give guests something to scan while waiting. That is helpful, because early demand could make this one of the busier Hollywood Studios rides when it opens.
The Set List
The ride soundtrack is built around Electric Mayhem versions of familiar rock and pop songs. Disney shared the main set list:
- Song 2 by The Electric Mayhem
- Born To Be Wild by The Electric Mayhem featuring Camilla the Chicken
- Love Rollercoaster by The Electric Mayhem featuring Jennifer Hudson and Questlove
- Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) by The Electric Mayhem featuring Def Leppard
- Walking on Sunshine by The Electric Mayhem featuring Kelly Clarkson
That range should help the attraction feel less like a single-song overlay and more like a concert grab bag. Disney also teased bonus tracks, so repeat rides may have some extra pull.
PhotoPass, Merch, And Food Updates
The reimagined coaster will include concert-inspired attraction photos through Disney PhotoPass. Disney also announced a new merchandise collection at Rock Around the Shop, plus updated snacks and drinks at FOOD by Swedish Chef near the ride exit.
If you are visiting opening week, plan extra time around the exit area. New ride merch and themed snacks tend to create their own mini-crowds, especially when an attraction has been closed and fans are waiting for first-day photos.
Planning Around The May 26 Opening
May 26 is shaping up to be a busy Walt Disney World date. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens the same day Soarin’ Across America opens at EPCOT. Passholders also have preview dates before the public opening.
For the full preview setup, see our guide to Passholder previews for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin’ Across America. If you are also watching Hollywood Studios demand around Star Wars, our coverage of Passholder reservations for the new Smugglers Run mission is worth checking too.
For regular guests, the practical question is whether to rope drop it, buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass, or wait for the first rush to settle. If this is a must-do, do not assume opening week waits will behave like old Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster waits. New Muppets details, a refreshed story, and fan curiosity should all push demand higher at first.
Our guide on whether Lightning Lane Multi Pass is worth it can help if you are trying to decide how much this one ride should shape your Hollywood Studios budget.
FAQ
When does Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets open?
It opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026.
Is the Muppets version still a thrill ride?
Yes. It keeps the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ride system, so guests should still expect a launch, inversions, darkness, loud music, and high-speed motion.
Who appears in the new version?
The Electric Mayhem leads the story, with Scooter appearing as an Audio-Animatronics figure. Disney also announced celebrity cameos in the queue and shop.
Will there be new food and merchandise?
Yes. Disney announced a new merchandise collection at Rock Around the Shop and updated snacks and drinks at FOOD by Swedish Chef near the attraction.
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