Your Last Week to Ride This Iconic Disney Coaster Before It Disappears Forever
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith permanently closes March 2, 2026, with the last day to ride being March 1, 2026, giving guests just eight days to experience the high-speed launch coaster before it transforms into a Muppets-themed attraction. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World this week, please prioritize this ride because the Aerosmith version will be gone forever after March 2.
The attraction has been part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios since July 29, 1999, making it nearly 27 years old. For almost three decades, guests have launched from zero to 57 mph through neon-lit Los Angeles streets with Aerosmith’s soundtrack blasting through speakers.
Fans Are Saying Goodbye to The Disney Attraction
Disney fans aren’t letting this closure happen quietly. The attraction is experiencing a massive surge in popularity as guests arrive in tears, take extra photos, post farewell videos, and line up for final rides.
Wait times have spiked dramatically. Reports show standby queues reaching 185 minutes during peak periods, meaning guests are willing to wait over 3 hours for one last ride. That’s a huge increase from the more manageable waits the coaster typically saw before Disney announced the closure.
Why This Feels Different
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster represents an entire era of Hollywood Studios rather than just being another attraction. The ride stood out because it felt fast, loud, and chaotic in the best way. The storyline was straightforward—racing through Los Angeles in a stretch limo to catch an Aerosmith concert—but the experience was intense.
The launch from zero to 57 mph hit hard, especially for first-time riders. Inside, everything felt like a neon-soaked fever dream with music blasting and multiple inversions making it one of Disney World’s most thrilling attractions.
When the ride opened in 1999, Hollywood Studios had a different personality. It leaned into stunts, action, and thrills rather than emphasizing family-friendly characters. Between Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, the park offered two genuinely intense experiences compared to Disney’s other Florida parks.
How the Disney Park Changed
Over time, Hollywood Studios evolved. New headliners like Toy Story Mania, Slinky Dog Dash, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance reshaped crowd flow patterns. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster started feeling like an “extra” ride rather than the main goal for many visitors.
Once Disney announced the Aerosmith version would be permanently removed and replaced with a Muppets retheme, everything shifted. Suddenly it became “we need to ride it now” as fans realized this version is a time capsule representing a Hollywood Studios that Disney no longer builds.
The Muppets Are Coming
Disney isn’t removing the coaster itself, just completely rethemed it. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will feature The Electric Mayhem, the Muppets’ iconic band. The ride will likely emphasize comedy, chaos, and Muppets storytelling rather than maintaining the rock concert premise.
The retheme represents a win for Muppets fans, especially since Hollywood Studios is one of the last places where the franchise still feels present after MuppetVision 3D closed for Monstropolis construction.
Disney hasn’t announced an exact opening date beyond “summer 2026,” meaning the coaster will be closed for several months after March 2.
Rides Final Week at Disney
With eight days remaining until March 1, this is your last opportunity to experience Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith exactly as it has existed since 1999. If you’re visiting Disney World this week, prioritize this attraction even if it means dealing with extended wait times.
Consider arriving at Hollywood Studios for Early Entry if you have resort hotel access, giving you the best chance to experience the attraction with shorter waits before general opening brings larger crowds.
For longtime Disney World visitors, this closure is personal. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster represents memories spanning nearly three decades. Soon the neon Los Angeles race and Aerosmith soundtrack disappear for good. While the Muppets retheme could become beloved, fans want one last chance to experience the ride exactly as it’s been since opening day.
Eight days. Don’t miss it.
