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Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Muppets Transformation Picks Up Speed With New Disney Imagineering Permit Filings
The countdown is officially on, and things are getting electric over on Sunset Boulevard. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed three brand new permits tied to the transformation of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster into Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, signaling that the re-theme is shifting into high gear. With the attraction set to close permanently as its Aerosmith version on March 2, 2026, these filings suggest Disney is wasting no time getting the Muppet madness installed.
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The Notices of Commencement list Elite A/V System Inc and Solotech for electrical work, both companies known for large scale audio, video, lighting, and show control systems used in themed attractions. That strongly hints at major updates to the ride’s show elements, possibly including new screens, lighting effects, audio cues, and pre-show enhancements featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy, Dr. Teeth, and the rest of the crew. A third permit assigned to Sign Producers Inc calls specifically for signage installation, which could mean new exterior branding, updated queue visuals, or in-ride signage tied directly to the Muppets storyline.
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Timing wise, this all lines up perfectly with Disney’s tight turnaround. Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will take its final limo launch on March 1, 2026, with the Muppets version slated to debut in summer 2026. That gives Imagineering just a few months to overhaul one of the park’s most intense thrill rides, making every permit filing feel like another green light toward opening day. While Disney has not shared full story details yet, these permits confirm that the transformation is well beyond the concept phase and firmly into execution.
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