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Walt Disney Imagineering just filed a brand-new Notice of Commencement tied to Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it is another big green light that the Muppets makeover is officially rolling full speed ahead. The permit lists the scope of work as “Install Set Elements,” signaling that physical changes are now actively happening inside the attraction as it prepares to transform into Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
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This latest filing comes as the pre-show area has already been closed off, strongly suggesting that this portion of the ride is first in line for its Muppet-fied glow-up. The pre-show is expected to receive extensive updates, including an all-new set and Muppet Audio-Animatronics, with Scooter already confirmed as part of the experience.
The permit is assigned to Mecca Productions, a contractor well known around Walt Disney World. Mecca has recently worked on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and is currently involved with the Indiana Jones reimagining of DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, adding even more weight to the idea that substantial work is underway.
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Disney has confirmed that Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will officially close on March 2, 2026, with March 1 being the final day to ride. The new Muppets version is scheduled to open in summer 2026, leaving Imagineering with a fairly tight construction timeline to pull off this fast and funny transformation.
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