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New Permit Filed for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Repainting as Muppet Reimagining Looms
A new construction permit has been filed for the giant guitar outside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, providing more detailed information on work we already knew was coming. Back in February, Disney filed an initial permit for repainting the iconic instrument. This updated Notice of Commencement builds upon that, outlining more specifics about the process and scope.
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According to the new permit, the work calls for the contractor to “sand, apply one coat of primer and two coats HP [high performance] finish,” in addition to “spray the body of the guitar” and “scaffold [the] guitar with one layer of scrim.” While this detailed language suggests a more involved effort than a simple touch-up, the scope still appears to be limited to repainting—not a complete reimagining or replacement of the structure.
Though Disney has announced plans to retheme Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster into a Muppets-themed attraction starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, the guitar repaint seems to be a standalone project for now. However, it’s possible that once the fresh paint is applied, the guitar could re-emerge with a new color scheme inspired by the vibrant promotional poster for the upcoming Muppets overlay. That poster features a psychedelic swirl of colors, music notes, and flowers decorating a stretch limo driven by Dr. Teeth himself, with the license plate reading “MUPP3TS.”
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As of now, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster remains open, and no official closing date has been announced for the reimagining. But with nearby attractions like the Sunset Showcase Theater already transitioning—soon to debut Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After—the transformation of Sunset Boulevard is clearly underway. For now, guests can expect to see the guitar receive a fresh coat of paint, with bigger changes likely to follow in the not-so-distant future.
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