Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Disney's Hollywood Studios · Sunset Boulevard
Overview
This launched to top speed in under three seconds as an Aerosmith-themed coaster back in 1999, and the ride system, layout, and top speed haven't changed since — only the theming has, swapped over to The Muppets' Electric Mayhem band in May 2026 that kept the physical intensity intact while changing the tone going in. The corkscrews and loops happen in complete darkness, which is doing a lot of the work: riders can't anticipate the inversions, only feel them.
ParksLog verdict
Not a ride for anyone with inversion concerns or headrest sensitivity — skip it outright if that's you. Everyone else should make it an early priority; the launch is one of the most aggressive acceleration moments in the park, and the Muppets pre-show is a fun tonal mismatch against the intensity that follows. Single rider line usually beats the wait by a wide margin.
About this experience
Rock out with The Electric Mayhem as the Muppets take you on a high-speed ride through Hollywood!
Best for
- Thrill seekers and launch coaster enthusiasts
- Muppets fans who meet the 48" requirement
- Solo riders (single rider line available)
- Guests seeking Hollywood Studios' most intense ride
Tips
- Single rider line is available — often the fastest route given the ride's consistent popularity.
- The launch happens in under three seconds; keep your head back against the headrest during the launch.
- Visit early or use Lightning Lane — as the park's only extreme-rated coaster it draws steady demand all day.
Details
History
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster originally opened on July 29, 1999, themed to the rock band Aerosmith with a pre-show featuring the band and an Aerosmith-curated soundtrack. The Aerosmith version closed on March 2, 2026, and the coaster reopened on May 26, 2026, rethemed to The Muppets' Electric Mayhem band with new audio and pre-show content, keeping the original launch, top speed and layout from 1999.
Closure history
- Mar 2, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Fun facts
- The launch accelerates riders to top speed in under three seconds — one of the most aggressive launch accelerations of any Disney attraction.
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster opened in 1999 themed to Aerosmith and switched to The Muppets' Electric Mayhem band in May 2026.
- The ride is set entirely in a darkened enclosed building, meaning the layout's multiple inversions are largely invisible to riders — heightening the surprise of each element.