Overview
- Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith’s bassist, visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on January 27 with his new band Close Enemies for a final ride, sharing photos and thanks to cast members on Instagram.
- Disney lists March 1 as the last day to experience Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, with full closure beginning March 2 for its transformation.
- Permits and on-site work indicate set installations are underway, and the original Aerosmith preshow has been boarded up as the new storyline takes shape.
- The attraction is slated to reopen in summer 2026 as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets featuring the Electric Mayhem band and a new soundtrack and visuals.
- Disney says the coaster’s track and ride system will remain unchanged, preserving the launch and inversions while replacing music, preshow, and theming.