Walt Disney World Sets March Ride Closures as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Shuts for Muppets Retheme
The month pairs extended downtime at Big Thunder and Buzz Lightyear with EPCOT’s Flower & Garden kickoff and the Grand Floridian Tea Room’s return.
Overview
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closes on March 2, with March 1 as the final day to ride before a Muppets-themed reimagining targeted for summer 2026.
- Disney says the reworked coaster will feature an Electric Mayhem storyline, a first-of-its-kind Muppet animatronic, refreshed set pieces, and a new look for the exterior guitar.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad remains down through March for a large-scale overhaul that includes substantial track work, with reopening planned later in the spring.
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin stays closed through March for a significant tech upgrade that adds the new character Buddy, redesigned vehicles with onboard scoring, handheld blasters, and interactive targets.
- EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival runs March 4–June 1, and the Grand Floridian Tea Room reopens on March 19 with an Alice in Wonderland–themed menu.