BIG news, people! When one door closes, another one opens, and that’s exactly what’s happening over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s start with the bad news: Muppets Courtyard is closed as of June 8th, 2025. The good news? The Muppets are heading over to a NEW location!

Muppet Courtyard

Where are the Muppets going? To Sunset Boulevard! The Muppets will be taking over the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction with new music, a new design, and lots of Muppet mayhem. Now, Disney just announced the CLOSING TIMELINE for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and it’s sooner than you might think. 

Disney just announced that Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets will come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026! That means the OLD version of the ride will be GONE in 2026.

Hi Ho everyone! @TheMuppets are packing up and moving to Sunset Blvd for their first ever coaster! Grab your guitar (or banjo), because Rock ’N’ Roller Coaster Starring @TheMuppets speeds into Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2026! pic.twitter.com/ldltI3dGmi

— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) June 7, 2025

Kermit himself confirmed the news in a new message. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will remain open through all of 2025. We can’t WAIT to learn more about this ride overhaul.

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We’re still waiting for more details about this new attraction, but Disney said that the Muppets will be teaming up with some of “music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival.” Does this mean we could hear some classic rock music? Are the Muppets collabing with our favorite artists? Will Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem host a headlining performance? WE HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

This will be the first Disney ride (Muppet*Vision 3D was a show) to feature the Muppets and Disney teased “laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure.” Oh, and don’t worry — there will be plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard.

Say goodbye to Muppets Courtyard!

So, what’s replacing Muppets Courtyard, you ask? This area will now be turned into the new Monsters, INC. Land, which will feature a new show, Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster attraction, new dining options, and more! Based on the concept art we’ve seen so far, we’re hoping we’ll be getting those adorable Monster ice cream treats, Harryhausen’s restaurant, a photo op with Mike’s car, tons of new merchandise, and more. There’s no official opening timeline for this land just yet.

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Monsters, Inc. Land Coming to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

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