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Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s Muppets Retheme Makes Visible Gains at Hollywood Studios

Disney is delivering a mostly cosmetic refresh centered on new Muppets preshow elements ahead of a summer reopening.

Overview

  • Crews have advanced exterior work just days into the closure, repainting the entrance limo with a new flame design tied to the Electric Mayhem and installing scrims around the giant guitar after removing Aerosmith signage.
  • KRNR The Rock Station snack stand beside the attraction has shuttered its service windows and is not currently operating, with no official timeline or replacement announced.
  • Walt Disney World has stated the attraction will reopen in summer 2026, and some reporting characterizes the rapid pace as suggestive of an early-summer return.
  • Coverage indicates the retheme focuses on show elements rather than ride mechanics, with no expected changes to the coaster’s track or launch system.
  • Disney has confirmed a first-ever audio-animatronic for Scooter and a new storyline at G-Force Records under Muppets management, including ties to J.P. Grosse.