Disney World Flipping Aerosmith Roller Coaster to Muppets Theme

Twenty-five years after opening, Disney World’s Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is being overtaken by the Muppets. The Hollywood Studios attraction in Orlando, Florida, will soon be reimagined as a Muppets-themed coaster.

The upcoming change is the result of a domino effect taking place thanks to the new Monsters Inc. land being built in Hollywood Studios. The longtime attraction Muppet*Vision 3D will be shutting down to make room for the new section of the park. In order to maintain the Muppets’ presence in Hollywood Studios, Kermit the Frog and company will take over the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster.

An exact timeline has been not been announced, with the theme park letting visitors know they can still enjoy Muppet*Vision 3D and Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith for the time being.

In recent years, there was speculation that the Aerosmith branding may get removed due to a sexual assault claim against singer Steven Tyler. That suit was dismissed, but earlier this year Aerosmith retired from touring as a result of Tyler’s vocal injury. Perhaps, with the band now dormant, Disney World decided that it’s a good time to move on from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act.

A statement from the official Disney Parks Blog reads in part:

“To make way for the monsters, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and more of their friends will be moving right along to Sunset Boulevard! But there’s more to the story: The Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival!

We know so many of you share our love for The Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster. Plus, as the first Disney ride ever to feature The Muppets, there’s sure to be laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure and plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard!

In the meantime, there’s still enough time to catch a super-stretch limo to the Forum to enjoy Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and catch Muppet*Vision 3D again before their final curtain calls.”

Concept artwork for the Muppets roller coaster and Monsters Inc. Land can be seen below.