Disney’s Hollywood Studios is changing a lot over the next few years, and whether Disney fans like it or not, that also includes one iconic ride.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Whether you are flying across the galaxy or dropping in for some fun on the Tower of Terror, Hollywood Studios holds a lot of adventure. There are also some BIG changes heading to this Disney park to make way for a new land and with that, Disney fans are left saying goodbye (for now) to the Muppets.
Muppets Moving Out
The Muppets are moving out. The first of the Muppets Courtyard closure is underway, starting with Mama Melrose’s, and soon to be followed by Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo. By June 8th, the entire area will be permanently closed to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. land.
Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios
While we don’t have a projected date for when the land will be completed, Disney has recently filed a permit for the “demo, infrastructure prep, and utility modification” for the Stage 1 Company store. While the Muppets are moving out, Mike, Sulley and other monsters will be moving in.
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Muppets Take Over
While Muppet fans were upset over this announcement, some might be finding hope in them moving to another part of Hollywood Studios. Disney announced that they would be rethemeing Rock ‘n’ Rolle Coaster to the Muppets. The Muppets are set to be the star of the show on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and will be teaming up with some of “music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival.”
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From the poster, we can see Miss Piggy, Kermit, and the gang rocking it out. We don’t have a lot of details yet on this change. This will be the first Disney ride to feature The Muppets and there are sure to be “laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure.”
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
The Timeline
Disney has not announced the timeline of when this attraction will close for the refurbishment, nor have they said a projected opening date for the ride. In February, Disney filed a permit to repaint the guitar in front of the attraction.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
We don’t know many details about what the guitar will look like yet, but according to a new document, the contractor will sand the guitar and apply one coat of primer and two coats of HP finish. Is this a sign that they will begin the change soon? We will keep our eyes peeled for that news.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
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