Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: FAQs, songs, and fun details
Muppets such as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Animal will star in a new version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opening in spring 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, replacing Aerosmith in the longstanding attraction.
Originally published December 2025, updated by Dani Meyering April 2026
Out with Aerosmith, in with Muppets
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster itself isn’t going anywhere, but the ride experience at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla., will change, swapping out Aerosmith for the Muppets.
The ride’s new logline reads: “The Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival!”
Disney originally announced the Muppets’ arrival at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in November 2024, and teased a 2026 opening date in June 2025. We attended a Disney World media showcase event called “Play & Preview” on Aug. 21, 2025, where we learned lots of new details too, all explained below. Or you can hear the news from the Muppets themselves in our video:
When is the opening date for the new Muppets version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?
The Muppets version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will open on May 26, 2026! This is a big day full of other openings in the park.
What will the new songs be on the updated Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?
“New tunes” will be part of the Muppets’ version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster! Electric Mayhew (a rock band of Muppets fame), other Muppets, and a few music celebrities will be covering some well-known songs.
- “Song 2” – The Electric Mayhem
- “Born to be Wild” – The Electric Mayhem, featuring Camilla the Chicken
- Love Rollercoaster – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove
- Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard
- Walking on Sunshine – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson
“Song 2” is originally by Blur, and it was released in 1997. And anyone around in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s will recognize it instantly.
Some of the lyrics from “Song 2”:
Woo-hoo
Woo-hoo
Woo-hoo
Woo-hoo
I got my head checked
By a jumbo jet
It wasn’t easy
But nothing is, no
when I feel heavy metal
(Woo-hoo) and I’m pins and I’m needles
(Woo-hoo) well, I lie and I’m easy
All of the time, but I’m never sure why I need you
Pleased to meet you
Today, April 15, 2026 Disney released “Born to be Wild” – The Electric Mayhem, featuring Camilla the Chicken as the next song on the track list. Can you imagine hearing Camilla the Chicken on this track? They also released photos of The Electric Mayhem with the caption that the band is performing the song “Can You Picture That?” This song is performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem in “The Muppet Movie,” as they disguise Fozzie’s Studebaker.
Courtesy of Disney Parks
And the rest of the track list, plus the opening date of May 26, 2026 was just announced today, April 16!
Celebrity cameos
You’ll be able to spot celebrity cameos woven throughout the experience, beginning in the queue and continuing all the way to the merch shop. Many of these stars have also appeared in modern The Muppets productions, including “The Muppets Haunted Mansion.” You might spot:
- Awkwafina
- Danny Trejo
- Darren Criss
- John Stamos
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Travis Barker
- Yvette Nicole Brown
- Wayne Brady
- Weird Al Yankovic
It’s interesting to note that many fans hoped The Muppets theme might keep the attractions timeless rather than running the risk of quickly becoming irrelevant, since pop culture and music move quickly these days. It will be interesting to see how things progress over the years.
What will Disney change in the new version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?
Previously, the attraction featured a nondescript outdoor queue area, an indoor queue taking place inside a record company, a pre-show featuring Aerosmith in a sound booth, a final indoor queue area resembling a city alley at nighttime, and the ride experience itself — an indoor, dark, launched roller coaster that travels through blacklight cutouts of Los Angeles landmarks to the tune of Aerosmith songs.
The ride opened in 1999 and is the only Disney World roller coaster that goes upside-down.
The giant guitar outdoors will remain, but with a new paint job inspired by the Electric Mayhem band’s van.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster height requirement
Guests must be at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall to ride the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. This is the same as the previous height requirement, unlike Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, which will have a new height requirement when it reopens
READ MORE: Classic coasters are being revamped this summer.
Inside, G-Force Records, the fictional setting of the ride, will soon have a new layer of lore. In the new version of the ride, the recording studio will be under new management of the Muppets within the story. Specifically, Scooter’s uncle, J.P. Grosse (also the owner of the Muppet Theatre in “The Muppet Show” bought G-Force Records).
In the pre-show, guests will see the Electric Mayhem getting ready for a big concert. Scooter, their manager, as well as penguin audio engineers, will be present as Audio-Animatronics figures. The band members themselves will appear via screen in a recording studio, just like Aerosmith did in the previous version of the pre-show. Kermit and Miss Piggy will appear on additional screens.
The penguin animatronics may or may not be recycled from Muppet*Vision 3D. The former attraction, which closed in June 2025, featured a penguin orchestra.
Photos by Blake Taylor
As for the actual ride, Disney says:
With help from Muppet Labs (and a very fast limousine), guests will take a twisting, turning, and screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood to reach the concert in time. The iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist while a soundtrack of iconic, rockin’ hits performed by Electric Mayhem keeps the adrenaline pumping.
Which Muppets will be part of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?
Concept art depicts and Disney’s story details depict the following Muppets, though more could be involved:
- Kermit the Frog
- Miss Piggy
- The Electric Mayhem band
- Dr. Teeth
- Janice
- Floyd Pepper
- Zoot
- Lips
- Animal
- Gonzo
- Scooter
- Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
- Penguins
Photo by Mitch Haaseth / Disney
The Electric Mayhem is the resident house band of “The Muppet Show” and first appeared together in 1975, according to DK Publishing’s “The Muppets Character Encyclopedia” by Craig Shemin.
In 2016, the Electric Mayhem performed live at the Outside Lands Music Festival. They starred in their own Disney+ series, “The Muppets Mayhem,” in 2023.
So there are two Muppet attractions in Hollywood Studios now?
No. Muppet*Vision 3D permanently closed on June 8, 2025, after a 24-year run. Disney filmed the attraction for archival purposes in May 2025.
What else is new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
In addition to the upcoming changes to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, May 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will also welcome the opening of a repurposed area called The Walt Disney Studios. This transformation will include a new show called “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live” and the return of the long-defunct The Magic of Disney Animation pavilion-style attraction.
All of these experiences open in time for Disney’s Cool Kids’ Summer 2026.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will also open a “Monsters, Inc.”-themed land in the coming years, complete with a suspended roller coaster. In May 2025, new Disney Villains and “Little Mermaid” shows opened at the park.
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