# Muppet-themed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney Studios > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-unveil-muppets-themed-rock-n-roller-coaster-on-may-26-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-18T20:01:15.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 14. The Muppet-themed Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster officially debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026, following Annual Passholder previews in late May. The rethemed attraction replaced the Aerosmith-themed ride, featuring the Electric Mayhem band, a new pre-show, and a motion-capture Audio-Animatronic figure of Scooter. The ride includes numerous “Easter eggs,” such as Jim Henson memorabilia, references to Muppet*Vision 3D, and celebrity cameos. To manage high expected attendance, Disney implemented several operational changes, including an early park opening on debut day and extended evening hours at Hollywood Studios through August. In July, Disney expanded its Good-to-Go program for Annual Passholders, adding multiple reservation-free dates to accommodate summer crowds. This included additional dates in mid-July and three late-July dates (July 26, 29, and 30) that allow entry after 2 p.m. Throughout August, Disney has continued to expand the “Good to Go” calendar to provide Annual Passholders with more reservation-free flexibility. Following initial August dates on the 2nd, 3rd, and 9th, the company added the 13th, 17th, and 26th. Further updates designated August 25, 26, and 31 as reservation-free days, bringing the total for the month to six. On these days, passholders may enter Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom without advance selection, though entry remains subject to park capacity and individual blockout dates. For most other August dates, including August 19–24 and August 27–30, reservations are still required. ## Claims - Walt Disney World has designated August 25, August 26, and August 31 as ‘Good to Go Days’ for Annual Passholders. (corroborated by 3 sources) - On these designated dates, eligible Annual Passholders can enter Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom without a prior theme park reservation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A total of six ‘Good to Go Days’ have been designated for the month of August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The reservation-free benefit does not override existing passholder blockout dates. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Park admission remains subject to available capacity and is not guaranteed by the designation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Reservations are still required for most other dates in August, including August 19 through August 24 and August 27 through August 30. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Walt Disney World adds three reservation-free dates for August passholders Walt Disney World has added August 25, 26, and 31 as ‘Good to Go Days,’ allowing Annual Passholders to visit its four theme parks without advance reservations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-adds-three-reservation-free-dates-for-august-passholders ### 2026-08-12: Walt Disney World adds new August reservation-free days for passholders Walt Disney World has added August 13, 17, and 26 as “Good to Go” days, allowing Annual Passholders to visit theme parks without making park reservations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-adds-new-august-reservation-free-days-for-passholders ### 2026-07-23: Walt Disney World adds three Good‑to‑Go dates for Annual Passholders in July 2026 Disney World adds three July 2026 Good‑to‑Go dates for Annual Passholders; Disney Vacation Club members get exclusive perks at both parks during Welcome Home Weeks. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-adds-three-goodtogo-dates-for-annual-passholders-in-july-2026 ### 2026-07-14: Walt Disney World adds three July Good-to-Go days for Annual Passholders Walt Disney World added July 19, 21 and 22 as Good‑to‑Go days, letting Annual Passholders visit without reservations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-world-adds-three-july-good-to-go-days-for-annual-passholders ### 2026-07-12: Disney Expands Muppets Area at Hollywood Studios Disney is refurbishing the area around the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Hollywood Studios, hinting at further Muppets‑land development, while new coaster‑themed merchandise has hit the park’s 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-expands-muppets-area-at-hollywood-studios ### 2026-07-08: Disney World Expands July Good‑to‑Go Days for Annual Passholders Disney World adds three July Good‑to‑Go days (12, 14, 16) for annual passholders, totaling five, and moves September 16 extended evening hours to Hollywood Studios after earlier fall changes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-world-expands-evening-hours-and-adds-new-goodtogo-days-for-2026 ### 2026-07-03: Disney's Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Mupps Opens at Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios unveiled the revamped Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets, featuring the Electric Mayhem band; a new Disney Unscripted episode shows behind‑the‑scenes work on the music, queue and pre‑show. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-mupps-opens-at-walt-disney-world ### 2026-06-13: Disney World adds summer resort perks and extends Hollywood Studios hours Disney World rolls out summer resort perks like free transport and early entry, while Hollywood Studios adds late‑night hours on select August dates to ease crowds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-world-adds-summer-resort-perks-and-extends-hollywood-studios-hours ### 2026-06-04: Disney's Hollywood Studios Unveils Muppet-Themed Roller Coaster and New Play Areas Disney's Hollywood Studios opened the Muppet‑themed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and previewed upcoming attractions including The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis and the Drawn to Wonderland playground. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-hollywood-studios-unveils-muppet-themed-roller-coaster-and-new-play-areas ### 2026-05-28: Disney’s Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Filled with Hidden Easter Eggs Disney’s Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets at Hollywood Studios hides dozens of Muppet and celebrity Easter eggs, from hidden keys and Pizza Rizzo nods to a Jim Henson portrait, per Imagineer David B 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-filled-with-hidden-easter-eggs ### 2026-05-23: Disney's Hollywood Studios opens an hour early on May 26 for new ride debut Hollywood Studios will open at 8 a.m. on May 26, with resort guests gaining entry at 7:30 a.m., to accommodate the new Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster and a holiday‑weekend surge. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-hollywood-studios-opens-an-hour-early-on-may-26-for-new-ride-debut ### 2026-05-17: Disney's Hollywood Studios to Reopen Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster with Muppets Theme Disney's Hollywood Studios will relaunch Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster with a Muppets theme on May 26, featuring new Scooter animatronic and Statler‑Waldorf cameo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-reopen-rock-n-roller-coaster-with-muppets-theme ### 2026-05-15: Disney's Hollywood Studios to Open Muppets-Themed Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster on May 26 Disney's Hollywood Studios will debut the Muppets‑themed Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster on May 26, with new façade, animatronics and music. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-open-muppets-themed-rock-n-roller-coaster-on-may-26 ### 2026-05-11: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 26 Disney's Hollywood Studios will debut the revamped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets on May 26, with preview days and high crowd expectations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-to-open-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-on-may-26 --- Cite as: Muppet-themed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney Studios. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-unveil-muppets-themed-rock-n-roller-coaster-on-may-26-2026