Okay, Muppets fans, we’ve got a fun one.
If you haven’t been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately, here’s a quick catch-up. On May 26, 2026, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster officially swapped Aerosmith for Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, reopening as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Same high-speed launch coaster, totally new rock ‘n’ roll chaos, plus Scooter as the ride’s first-ever Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure.
Since then, the band has been busy. There’s a holiday takeover happening right now, and one sharp-eyed fan just spotted another surprise at the very end of the ride.
Let’s get into it.
Spotted: A Trash Can Where the Gate Used to Be
The exit at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets just got a very on-brand makeover.
RockNstardust (@CoasterK24) posted a photo of the change on X with this caption: “New exitway on Rock n Roller Coaster. The gate has been removed and replaced by an opened trash can like Guardians.”
New exitway on Rock n Roller Coaster. The gate has been removed and replaced by an opened trash can like Guardians https://t.co/gevAFO05Vg
— RockNstardust🎸✨ (@CoasterK24) November 12, 2026
That’s right. The standard gate is out, and an open trash can is in. Honestly? It’s exactly the kind of silly detail we’d expect from The Muppets.
What we don’t know yet is whether it’s sticking around. Disney hasn’t said anything publicly about the new exit that we’ve seen, so it could be permanent or part of the current holiday festivities.
Ride Report: What’s Different This Holiday Season
The new exit isn’t the only change. Through January 6, 2027, the attraction is officially Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay. Yes, that’s the real name, and yes, we love it. It’s the coaster’s first holiday makeover, and it kicked off November 4. Here’s what’s new.
- Outside: Holiday music now plays around the courtyard and the giant guitar marquee, so the festive vibes start before you even get in line.
- The story: Inside G-Force Records, Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Zoot, and Lips are rehearsing for a holiday spectacular. Other familiar Muppets try to help. It does not go smoothly.
- Scooter: The first-ever Scooter Audio-Animatronics figure, programmed with help from motion capture of the real Scooter Muppet, is back to wrangle the band.
- His new crew: Penguin audio engineers. Because of course.
- The ride: The usual set list takes a break for holiday tracks from The Electric Mayhem.
The Holiday Setlist
Disney says The Electric Mayhem is bringing four holiday-inspired tracks to the coaster, with some star-powered collaborations mixed in. Here are the ones that have been announced:
- “Holiday Road” featuring Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear
- “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” featuring Jennifer Hudson
- “Silver Bells” featuring Cyndi Lauper
Kermit and Fozzie joining the band? Jennifer Hudson on a holiday classic at full launch speed? We’re sold. And with multiple songs in the rotation, you’ve got the perfect excuse to ride again and again.
Rapid-Fire FAQ
Where is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? On Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Is the trash can exit permanent? We don’t know yet. Disney hasn’t said whether it’s a lasting change or part of the holiday overlay.
Is the coaster itself any different? The track is the same high-speed launch coaster. The holiday changes are all about the music, theming, and story.
How long does the holiday version last? It runs through January 6, 2027.
Will the regular Muppets version come back? Yes. The standard Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets returns once the holiday overlay ends.
What’s the fourth holiday song? Disney says there are four tracks, but we’ve only seen three named in the announcements we’ve checked. If you hear the fourth, we want to know!
Okay, Now Spill
A trash can exit, penguin sound engineers, and Kermit and Fozzie featured on “Holiday Road” on a launch coaster. Only The Muppets could pull this off, and we’re here for every bit of it.
We’ll keep watching to see if the trash can stays after the holidays wrap up.
Now it’s your turn. Have you ridden the Obligatory Holiday Overlay yet? Which song did you land, and did you laugh when you saw the new exit? Tell us everything in the comments. And if you’ve got a photo of yourself waving goodbye from the trash can, we definitely want to hear about it!
