Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster opens May 26 with full setlist revealed; Big Thunder Mountain soft open sighted; WDW 2027 ticket prices hit record $219.
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Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Gets Its Date — and Its Setlist
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with the full track list and exclusive passholder preview dates now confirmed.
Disney has set May 26, 2026 as the grand opening date for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios, ending months of anticipation for the Aerosmith-to-Muppets transformation. The official Walt Disney World website has been updated with a full ride description, and the complete setlist has been revealed — featuring beloved Muppets musical numbers covered in classic rock style. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members will receive exclusive preview opportunities before the attraction opens to the general public. The opening falls on Memorial Day weekend, one of the park's busiest periods of the year.
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WDW 2027 Ticket Prices Hit Record $219
Walt Disney World has opened 2027 vacation package bookings with Magic Kingdom single-day tickets now reaching a record-high $219 at peak pricing, up from previous highs.
Deluxe Dining Plan Returns for 2027
Disney is bringing back the Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan as part of the newly opened 2027 vacation package bookings, giving guests access to more table-service meals per day.
Cast Members Spotted Riding Big Thunder — Soft Open Close?
TouringPlans staff spotted Cast Members test-riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom this morning, a strong signal that the refurbished coaster's May 3 reopening date may come with an earlier soft open.
New Permit Filed for Extended WDW Hotel Construction
A new construction permit filed by Disney hints at extended work on a Walt Disney World deluxe resort, suggesting the project timeline has expanded beyond initial projections.
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May Is Almost Here. The Muppets are ready to rock.
Walt Disney World dropped a week's worth of news in 24 hours. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets gets its official May 26 opening date alongside a full setlist and passholder preview windows. Cast Members were spotted test-riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — a strong sign the May 3 reopening date could come early. And 2027 booking is now live, complete with a record $219 Magic Kingdom ticket and the return of the Deluxe Dining Plan.
Disney: Muppets RnRC May 26 Disney: Big Thunder Testing Disney: 2027 Packages Open
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Mandalorian & Grogu Tickets On Sale Today
The final trailer dropped at CinemaCon and tickets for the Memorial Day release go on sale today, April 17.
WDW Room Request Feature Ends April 19
The last day to submit Disney World hotel room requests through TouringPlans is this Sunday, April 19.
11 Changes Coming to Disney World in May
AllEars rounds up everything opening, closing, or changing at Walt Disney World this May — led by the Muppets coaster and Big Thunder returns.
New Castle Painting + Hollywood Studios Construction
Fresh construction photos show new work on Cinderella Castle's paint job alongside ongoing Hollywood Studios expansion activity.
Hogwarts House Stoles Now at Universal Studios Florida
New Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw stoles — modeled after graduation sashes — are now available at The Wizarding World.
SpongeBob Shoulder Plush Arrives at Universal Orlando
A new SpongeBob SquarePants shoulder plush — designed to perch on your shoulder — is now available at Universal Orlando Resort.
"The wait is almost over for the most sensational, inspirational, and rockin' transformation in Disney's Hollywood Studios."
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens
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