Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Opening Date, Setlist, and Everything to Know for 2026

The Quick Version

• Opens: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

• Park: Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Closed for refurbishment: March 1, 2026

• Now starring: The Electric Mayhem (Dr. Teeth and the band)

• Tracks confirmed: Five new songs plus a post-show encore

• Lightning Lane: Tier 1 attraction in Lightning Lane Multi Pass

• Resort perks: Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours

If you want the full breakdown, storyline, cameos, and exactly when to plan your trip around it then keep reading.

If you've been waiting to hear what's happening at the end of Sunset Boulevard, the wait is officially over. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Memorial Day weekend 2026, and we now have the full storyline, the complete setlist, the celebrity cameo list, and confirmed Disney World resort perks.

This is one of the most-anticipated reimaginings of the year. As Disney Earmarked Silver certified travel agents, we've been tracking every detail so you don't have to. Here's everything you need to know and exactly how to plan a trip around it.

When Does Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Open?

Official opening date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

The reimagined attraction welcomes guests starting May 26 as part of the Cool Kids' Summer kickoff at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The original Aerosmith version of the ride closed on March 1, 2026 to begin the transformation. Construction walls came down in early May, fully revealing the new courtyard and the redesigned guitar marquee.

Before the public opening, Disney is hosting previews for cast members, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members, and Annual Passholders on select dates in May. If you're a DVC member or AP, keep an eye on your email. Registration for the earliest cast member and Disney employee previews opened on May 6.

The New Storyline: G-Force Records Has New Management

The reimagined ride keeps the bones of the original. You're still at G-Force Records. You're still racing across Hollywood in a stretch limo. You're still launching from 0 to 60 in just under three seconds. But the story has been completely rewritten for The Muppets.

Here's the new setup: G-Force Records has come under new management. The legendary Hollywood label has been bought by Scooter's uncle, real estate tycoon and owner of the Muppet Theatre, J.P. Grosse. The Electric Mayhem (Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot, and Lips) has moved into the studio and is rehearsing for their biggest concert ever.

There's just one problem: the show starts soon, the band is still jamming in the studio, and the audience is across town getting restless. That's where you come in. Scooter and a team of penguin audio engineers (yes, really) need a VIP limo to rush the band across Hollywood and you're along for the ride.

The result is a twisting, screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood, powered by Muppet Labs and set to a brand-new rock concert soundtrack.

The Full Setlist for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

This is the announcement everyone was waiting for. On Thursday, April 16, Disney revealed the five songs the Electric Mayhem will play as they race to their biggest Hollywood concert ever. Just like the original, you'll hear one randomly selected track per ride, so every limo trip feels a little different.

Here's the official setlist:

• Born To Be Wild - The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken

• Love Rollercoaster - The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson and Questlove

• Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) - The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard

• Walking on Sunshine - The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson

• Song 2 - The Electric Mayhem (the iconic "woo-hoo" anthem by Blur)

And the encore: at the end of the attraction, the Electric Mayhem performs their classic "Can You Picture That?" first introduced in 1979's The Muppet Movie in the post-show before you exit through the gift shop. Disney has also teased that the band has been working on bonus tracks, so don't be surprised if more music surfaces after opening.

Celebrity Cameos in the Queue

The queue alone is worth showing up early for. As you wind through G-Force Records, the walls are covered in posters from the Electric Mayhem's "legendary career" and the celebrity cameos are stacked.

Watch for appearances from Awkwafina, Danny Trejo, Darren Criss, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Travis Barker, Yvette Nicole Brown, Wayne Brady, and "Weird Al" Yankovic. There are also rumored Easter eggs and salvaged props from the now-closed MuppetVision 3D scattered throughout the queue and a thoughtful nod from Imagineering for longtime Muppets fans.

And in a first for the attraction, the pre-show features the very first Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter alongside those penguin audio engineers we mentioned. That's a meaningful upgrade. The original ride relied entirely on video pre-shows.

What's Different vs. the Aerosmith Version?

Good news for thrill-seekers: the ride itself has not changed. Same launch. Same inversions. Same indoor coaster experience that has been a Hollywood Studios staple for over 25 years.

What has changed:

• The exterior. The 40-foot Fender Stratocaster guitar has been completely repainted in a psychedelic Electric Mayhem color scheme inspired by The Muppets' classic painted car.

• The building. Refinished in dark grey to make the new neon marquee pop.

• The pre-show. New storyline featuring Scooter, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the penguins.

• The soundtrack. Five new tracks plus a post-show finale.

• The queue. Muppet-themed props, Electric Mayhem posters, and celebrity cameos.

• The post-show. Electric Mayhem performance instead of Aerosmith concert footage.

The track layout, ride vehicles, and physical experience are identical. If you loved the speed and intensity of the original, you'll love this version too.

Disney World Resort Guest Perks for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

This is where staying on-property really pays off. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is confirmed for several Disney World resort guest perks:

• Early Theme Park Entry. Available for all Disney World Resort guests at Hollywood Studios. You can ride before day guests arrive.

• Extended Evening Hours. Available for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select hotels on select nights.

• Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible. Confirmed as a Tier 1 attraction in the Lightning Lane Multi Pass system.

The translation: if you stay on-site, you get more chances to ride without waiting in a 90-minute standby line during opening week. With this being one of the highest-profile new openings of the year, that's going to matter.

When Should You Visit to Ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets?

Here's our honest take as Disney travel professionals.

If you can wait until fall 2026. Wait. Late September through mid-November will give you significantly shorter waits, cooler weather, and a much more relaxed park experience.

If you want to be there for opening month. Plan for Memorial Day weekend or the first two weeks of June. It'll be busy, but the energy of a brand-new Disney attraction opening is something special. Commit to a Hollywood Studios rope drop and use Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

If you have flexibility. Mid-to-late August is the sweet spot. Crowds taper as kids head back to school, the new ride hype is still strong, and you can pair it with the new summer offerings.

This is exactly the kind of trip we help families plan every week. There's a real strategy to visiting during a major opening which park to start at, when to use Lightning Lane Multi Pass, where to stay for Extended Evening Hours, which dining reservations to book early. Getting it right is the difference between a magical week and an exhausting one.

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