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Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Dropping general virtual queues drove heavy paid‑access demand that overwhelmed standby lines and narrowed circulation on Sunset Boulevard.

Overview

  • The attraction officially opened to all guests on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, completing a rapid retheme that replaced the Aerosmith overlay with a Muppets‑led Electric Mayhem storyline while keeping the coaster’s 0–57 mph launch and inversions.
  • Disney ran cast, media, Annual Passholder and DVC previews and multiple soft openings before the public debut, then switched to regular standby lines plus Lightning Lane for general operation rather than a public virtual queue.
  • Premium access sold out quickly, with Lightning Lane Premier Pass unavailable for opening dates and several Individual Lightning Lane selections filling fast, pushing many guests into long standby waits.
  • Opening‑day demand produced triple‑digit posted waits early and forced the standby queue to extend into a backstage area behind Tower of Terror, creating notable congestion on Sunset Boulevard and around nearby dining and retail locations.
  • Park updates tied to the relaunch include a new guidemap and My Disney Experience app icon for the coaster, a ride‑exclusive retail outlet and new Muppets merchandise, and the retheme signals Disney’s broader move to refresh existing ride hardware with family‑friendly IP.