Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's new Muppets guitar is unveiled in full psychedelic glory — plus Lady Tremaine teases MNSSHP, new Tropical Americas aerials drop, and MagicBand+ fades out at Disneyland.
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's Giant Muppets Guitar Is Here — and It's Gloriously Psychedelic
The iconic guitar marquee outside Hollywood Studios' soon-to-be-relaunched Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has been repainted in a vivid new psychedelic color scheme to herald the Muppets' arrival — and fans are reacting.
Laughing Place and AllEars both dropped photos of the newly revealed guitar marquee outside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, showcasing a wild burst of color that signals the Muppets' takeover in vivid fashion. The classic Aerosmith-era black-and-red guitar has been replaced with a swirling psychedelic paint job that fits the chaotic spirit of Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang — and the park community is buzzing. Attractions Magazine also published a comprehensive FAQ on the rethemed coaster, noting the ride will feature Muppets-covered versions of classic rock songs and that the overall experience is being described as funnier, louder, and distinctly weirder than its predecessor. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, now fewer than four weeks away.
Laughing Place → AllEars → Attractions Magazine →
Lady Tremaine and the Stepsisters Are Back — MNSSHP 2026 Teaser Drops
Disney Parks has dropped a teaser video featuring Lady Tremaine and her daughters, Anastasia and Drizella, getting fans ready for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 at Magic Kingdom — with villains front and center this fall.
New Aerial Photos Give a Closer Look at Tropical Americas Construction
Fresh aerial photography reveals the latest progress on Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas expansion — the Encanto and Indiana Jones ride footprints are now visible in the former DinoLand U.S.A. footprint.
Sloth World's Rescued Sloths Survive First Nights at Central Florida Zoo — But FWC Report Reveals Dozens Died at the Attraction
Orlando Weekly reports that the sloths transferred to Central Florida Zoo have survived their first nights in proper care — a hopeful update. But the accompanying Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission report is damning: dozens of sloths died while under the care of the formerly planned International Drive attraction, a toll that underscores the scale of the animal welfare failures behind the Sloth World closure.
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's psychedelic new guitar is the park's most colorful announcement yet that the Muppets era has arrived — and it opens in less than four weeks. Lady Tremaine is already teasing Halloween. Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas footprint is taking shape in aerial photos. And Disney is deep in Make-A-Wish Week, swapping social media profiles for kid-created artwork across nine official accounts.
Disney: Muppets Guitar Unveiled Disney: MNSSHP Villains Teaser Disney: Tropical Americas Aerials I-Drive: Sloth World FWC Report
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MagicBand+ May Be Quietly Phasing Out at Disneyland
Inventory of MagicBand+ is winding down at Disneyland, suggesting the wearable tech may not have a future on the West Coast — and raising questions about its long-term role across Disney parks.
Make-A-Wish Kid Visits Walt Disney Animation, Meets Animator Eric Goldberg and CEO D'Amaro
Aspiring animator EJ got to tour Walt Disney Studios and meet his hero Eric Goldberg as part of Disney's Week of Wishes — one of nine social accounts updated with kid-created artwork this week.
Disney · Disneyland Dining
Gordon Ramsay's The Carnaby Gets Facade Details at Downtown Disney
Construction details have been added to the facade of Gordon Ramsay's The Carnaby, a new restaurant opening at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in collaboration with Earl of Sandwich.
Disney · Attraction Tech
New Tokyo Space Mountain Appears to Combine Cosmic Rewind Omnicoaster with Tilting Track
Construction footage of Space Mountain: Earthrise at Tokyo Disneyland reveals a coaster that appears to blend the free-spinning omnicoaster format of EPCOT's Cosmic Rewind with ride-vehicle tilting effects — a novel combination.
Looking Back at Universal's 'Theseus Paradox': The Park That Keeps Replacing Itself
Theme Park Insider's Robert Niles digs into Universal's long history of replacing classic attractions with new ones — and asks whether the park's identity survives each transformation or becomes something new entirely.
Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals New Details on Great Stirrup Cay Water Park
Norwegian Cruise Line has shared new details on their incoming private island water park at Great Stirrup Cay — with slides, Jet Karts, a lazy river, and swim-up bars opening this summer in direct competition with Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day.
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"What I love most about animation is how we can use art to communicate feelings to other people."
EJ, Make-A-Wish recipient and aspiring animator, on his visit to Walt Disney Studios — WDWNT
📅 Upcoming Events · Florida Parks
V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Begins
WDW Annual Passholder perks kick off — AP lounge, exclusive character greets & more. Thru Jul 31.
Star Wars Day + Butterbeer Cinnabon Debut
May the 4th celebrations at Disney parks; Butterbeer Classic Roll & Chillatta launch at Universal Cinnabon. Thru May 18.
Viva La Música at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld's Latin music festival — two weekends, May 9–10 and May 16–17.
Mother's Day Brunch at Busch Gardens Tampa
Special Mother's Day dining experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Glory in the Gardens at Busch Gardens Tampa
Two-weekend faith-based concert and experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. May 16–17.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens
The reimagined Hollywood Studios coaster debuts on Memorial Day weekend with an all-Muppets set list.
Bands, Brew & BBQ Begins at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando's summer concert and food festival kicks off Independence Day weekend. Thru Aug 23.
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