Overview
- On Monday, on-site photos showed the entrance marquee limo nearly repainted with red, orange, and yellow graphics, stars, swirls, and music notes as crews pressed ahead on the exterior overhaul.
- The giant guitar at the facade remained under scaffolding on Monday, with outlets reporting a rainbow redesign in the works as construction walls stay up around the courtyard.
- Separate photos this week showed fresh blue musical notes on the iconic upside-down car by the entrance, while a missing taillight suggested that detailing is still underway.
- Disney confirmed the updated coaster will offer Early Theme Park Entry for on-site guests, Extended Evening Hours for deluxe resorts, and Tier 1 Lightning Lane selection, a setup that could reshape how visitors plan Hollywood Studios days.
- Inside, reporting points to a new preshow with animatronics led by Scooter and a soundtrack by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, while the coaster’s 0 to 57 mph launch and track stay the same and reopening remains publicly set for summer 2026 with some outlets suggesting Memorial Day weekend.