Disney World Confirms Muppets Roller Coaster Opening

Thomas HitchenOctober 8, 2025

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The curtain is rising on a brand-new era at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the stars leading the charge are none other than the Muppets. Disney has announced that Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will open in Summer 2026, bringing guests face-to-face with the Electric Mayhem for a high-speed, music-filled adventure through Hollywood.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster exterior — Credit: Inside the Magic

According to Disney Parks Blog, the attraction will feature an original soundtrack, backstage hijinks, and—for the first time ever—Muppet Audio-Animatronics figures. Scooter will take center stage as the band’s manager, joined by a crew of penguin sound engineers.

“Side by side with a dedicated team of penguin audio engineers, Scooter, in his capacity as band manager, will be trying hard to convince the Electric Mayhem to stop laying down tracks so they won’t be late to their own concert,” the blog shared. It also teased that Scooter may not be the only new figure to appear when the coaster debuts.

Disney has released a colorful new attraction poster that captures the groovy, rock ‘n’ roll spirit of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. Fans can even download the artwork as a wallpaper to celebrate the band’s latest gig.

The arrival of the Muppets marks a major milestone in the reimagining of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where transformation is underway across multiple areas of the park. Grand Avenue—once home to MuppetVision 3D* and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano—has closed to make way for Monstropolis, an expansive new land inspired by Monsters, Inc. Meanwhile, the Animation Courtyard, including Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Play & Dance, permanently closed on September 25, 2025, to make room for The Magic of Disney Animation.

Sunset Boulevard with Tower of Terror — Credit: Patrick McGarvey, Flickr

This upcoming area will celebrate Disney’s storied animation legacy, reimagined with workshops, short films, meet-and-greets, and a new indoor play zone for families. The beloved Sorcerer’s Hat will also make a return, serving as the glowing centerpiece for the new animation-inspired land.

Across Walt Disney World, construction continues as part of a sweeping transformation that includes the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom. Together, these projects mark one of Disney’s most ambitious creative chapters yet.

So get ready to rock, literally. When the Electric Mayhem hits the stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2026, guests will be part of the show, joining the Muppets for a fast-paced, music-powered adventure that’s pure mayhem from start to finish.

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Thomas Hitchen

When he’s not thinking about the Magic Kingdom, Thomas is usually reading a book, becoming desperately obsessed with fictional characters, or baking something delicious (his favorite is chocolate cake -- to bake and to eat). He's a dreamer and grew up on Mulan saving the world, Jim Hawkins soaring through the stars, and Padmé Amidala fighting a Nexu. At the Parks, he loves to ride Everest, stroll down Main Street with an overstuffed pin lanyard around his neck, and eat as many Mickey-shaped ice creams as possible. His favorite character is Han Solo (yes, he did shoot first), and his favorite TV show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer except when it's One Tree Hill. He loves sandy beach walks, forest hikes, and foodie days out in the Big City. Thomas lives in England, UK, with his fiancée, baby, and their dog, a Border Collie called Luna.