Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Will Close March 2 as Disney Sets Muppets Retheme for Summer 2026

Fans are turning the ride’s final weeks into a visible sendoff, with lines stretching past three hours.

Overview

Disney has confirmed the Aerosmith version will permanently close on March 2, 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Reported standby waits have surged to as long as 185 minutes as guests seek a final ride.
Visitors are marking the farewell with extra photos, queue videos, and “last ride” posts across social media.
The coaster will return as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets featuring The Electric Mayhem, with Disney targeting a Summer 2026 debut and no exact date yet.
Opened on July 29, 1999, the ride’s 0–57 mph launch and inversions made it a park icon, and the retheme is being framed as the close of an era.