Crews have started preparing the giant Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster guitar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a new paint job inspired by the Muppets.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed permanently on March 1. The 40-foot-tall Fender Stratocaster was blocked by scrim, scaffolding, and construction walls over the following weeks. Despite this, we can see some parts of the guitar through and around the scrim.

Some of the red appears to have been sanded, leaving white marks on the previously shiny surface. The sanding will make it easier for new paint to stick to the surface.

Sanded spots are particularly visible on the back of the guitar.

Though the guitar’s base color will still be red, concept art (below) for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets shows additional psychedelic elements. There will be colorful swirls and stars across the body.

One of the piano keys in the flowerbed below the guitar will also be painted gold, inspired by Dr. Teeth’s gold tooth.

Finishing touches have been added to the upside-down car at the other end of the guitar’s neck.

Dr. Teeth leads Muppet band the Electric Mayhem, who will take center stage in the reimagined attraction. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Scooter, and penguins will also appear in the pre-show.

An opening date has not been announced but Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is set to debut this summer — potentially for Memorial Day weekend in late May.

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