Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Leads Theme Park Injuries & Incidents for Early 2025

People ride a motorcycle-themed coaster through a forested park, enjoying the universal virtual queue on a sunny day.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has updated their quarterly report with theme park injures from the first three months of 2025. Florida theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are required to report any guest injuries or sickness that lead to 24 hours of hospitalization. Other injuries are not … Read more

Permit for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Repaint Provides More Details of Construction Work

A large red guitar sculpture with "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith" written on it stands at an outdoor plaza with palm trees and people nearby.

Disney filed a more detailed construction permit for the repainting of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster guitar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Disney initially filed a permit for repainting the guitar in February. That one said “Contractor shall sand, apply one coat of primer, and two coats HP finish.” The new … Read more

Scrim Added in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Queue, Blocking View of Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A group of people stand in a queue outdoors under a metal canopy, reminiscent of the anticipation before the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. They are surrounded by palm trees and street lamps.

New scrim has been installed in the queue for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, blocking off the view of the Sunset Showcase Theater as work continues on the upcoming Disney Villains show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Scrim Installed in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Queue We found that new dark green scrim has been erected on the … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Repainting Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Before Muppet Reimagining

Large guitar sculpture outside a building on the left; colorful poster of animated characters in a car on the right.

Disney has filed a permit to repaint the guitar at the entrance of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Repainting The Notice of Commencement contracts painting company Harrison Contracting Co. Inc. While most Disney permits list vague construction work, this one plainly states it’s for “Rock … Read more

No Closing Date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios Without the Muppets

A large red guitar sculpture with "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith" written on it stands at an outdoor plaza with palm trees and people nearby.

Despite the recent news of MuppetVision 3D and PizzeRizzo closing this summer to make way for the new “Monsters Inc.”-themed land, Disney has still not yet announced a closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. MuppetVision Closing, But Not Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster… Yet On Friday, January 24, Disney announced the final dates … Read more

BREAKING: MuppetVision 3D Closing for Monsters Inc. Land, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster to Star Muppets & Electric Mayhem

Left: Cartoon characters in a colorful, hippie-themed car cruising towards adventure. Right: Aerial view of a theme park with buildings, trees, and the thrilling Rock 'n' Roller Coaster looping boldly through the air.

Walt Disney World has announced that MuppetVision 3D is permanently closing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Additionally, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will no longer star Aerosmith. Instead, the Muppets will be taking a super-stretch limo to the other side of the park to take over the indoor coaster. MuppetVision 3D Closing MuppetVision 3D … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios (Starspeeder for Sale, Stitch Attacks Snacks Plush, & “Song of the South” Removed) 9/13/2024

A group of people walk down a palm tree-lined street with art deco buildings on either side and a large, ornate structure at the end under a clear sky.

Bright Suns from Hollywood Studios! Today’s mission is the “Star Wars” Limited Edition Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 vehicle play set, but with Disney, there is always something unexpected around the corner to keep you on your toes. Chaotic Morning In a previous photo report, I lamented the crowds at the beginning of the day at … Read more

Aerosmith Announces Immediate Retirement, Sparking Rumors About Future of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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Aerosmith, the legendary rock band known to Disney fans for their appearance in the attraction Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, have canceled their farewell tour and announced that they are officially retiring from touring. Aerosmith Retiring In a post on the Aerosmith official website, the group put out a statement announcing the … Read more

NEW Reopening Date Announced for Rock n’ Roller Coaster

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster exterior

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith was originally expected to reopen at the end of July. However, the Walt Disney World website suggests that the reopening could occur much sooner. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening Date It looks like guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be able to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith … Read more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Scheduled to Reopen This Summer Following Months-Long Refurbishment

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster exterior

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is due to reopen this summer after a months-long closure. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening Date The Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction will officially reopen on July 27, 2024. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed on January 8 for a routine refurbishment, with a planned summer 2024 reopening. The year prior, … Read more