2 Critical Ride Changes Hit Disney's Hollywood Studios in May

Some MAJOR changes are coming to two popular rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May!

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

From menu updates to ride refurbishments, things are constantly changing in Disney World! We make it our mission to keep you updated on all of the latest news to help you prepare for your next vacation. And speaking of things to prepare for, HUGE changes are coming in May to two of the most popular rides in Hollywood Studios!

A LOT has been happening around Hollywood Studios lately, including construction on a brand-new Monsters, Inc.- inspired land. But while we anxiously await the future opening of Monstropolis, two of the park’s current attractions are getting major changes in May!

Monstropolis

First, over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the interactive attraction Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is getting an exciting update! On May 22nd, the ride will be updated to include storylines from the upcoming Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu! The new version of the ride will allow guests to join Din Djarin and Grogu on an exciting mission to track down elusive ex-Imperial officers throughout the galaxy.

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And that’s not the only update coming to the ride! For the first time ever, riders will be in control of their own destination. Their choices could lead to adventures on Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star around Endor, or the city-planet, Coruscant.

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To top it all off, a new gameplay addition will allow the engineers to communicate with Grogu during the mission! The changes all hit Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on Friday, May 22nd.

Smuggler’s Run

And, just a few days later, the newly rethemed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets will officially open on May 26th!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets

In the revamped attraction, The Muppets will take over what was Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and will be the new stars of the show, in which they’ll team up with some of “music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival.”

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The updated storyline will feature the Muppet band The Electric Mayhem, as they prepare to headline their biggest Hollywood concert ever. But, when they run the risk of being late for their big gig, it’s up to Kermit, Miss Piggy, and more pals from the Muppets to find a way to get Electric Mayhem to the concert!

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Disney has announced that there will be previews of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets for Cast Members, Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club Members before it officially opens to everyone on Tuesday, May 26th!

Mark your calendars, because Hollywood Studios is in for a very exciting month! We’ll continue to report back with all of the major updates you need ahead of your next Disney World vacation, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news!

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