Brace yourselves, rock fans! The final curtain is about to fall on an iconic Disney attraction, and the farewell is shaping up to be an epic, albeit lengthy, experience!
It appears that if you're planning to catch one last spin on the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios today, you're in for a seriously long wait. We're talking upwards of a three-hour queue, according to the park's Cast Members. That's a significant chunk of your day dedicated to one last high-speed, rock-and-roll adventure!
This isn't just a little bit of extra waiting; guests without the coveted Early Entry access were lining up well before the park even officially opened its gates this morning. Even those with Early Entry were given a heads-up that the wait times could stretch to a staggering three hours throughout the entire day. Talk about dedication to the music!
The sheer volume of eager fans is evident in the queue's impressive sprawl. Before the park even opened, the standby line was so extensive that it snaked all the way down Sunset Boulevard and then looped around to Hollywood Boulevard, heading towards the entrance of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. It's a testament to how much this attraction means to so many!
During the initial 30-minute Early Entry period, the wait time for the coaster fluctuated, hovering between a still substantial 55 minutes and 65 minutes. As the park officially opened its doors at 8:30 AM, the estimated standby wait was around 55 minutes. But here's where it gets wild: just one minute later, at 8:31 AM, that wait time doubled to a whopping 110 minutes! And as of now, the queue is holding steady at that 110-minute mark, making it the longest wait time across all of Walt Disney World. That's a serious commitment to relive those rock 'n' roll memories!
For those who might be a bit confused about the timeline, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is set to officially close its doors tomorrow, Monday, March 2, 2026. This means that today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, is your absolute last chance to experience this beloved version of the ride. But don't despair entirely! A new iteration, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, is slated to open its doors in the summer of 2026. It will be interesting to see how this new theme is received!
And this is the part most people miss: as we reported back in December, the pre-show area for the Aerosmith version has already been boarded up. This is in preparation for the upcoming transformation. Now, when guests enter the attraction, they'll bypass the traditional pre-show experience and proceed directly to the ride's loading area. It's a subtle but significant change for those who remember the original setup.
If you can't make it to the park today to experience the thrill one last time, you can always catch a virtual ride! We've got a POV video available for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home.
So, here's the big question: Will you miss this version of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith? Do you have any favorite memories from this iconic attraction? Let us know your thoughts and feelings on social media – we'd love to hear from you! Do you think the transition to The Muppets will be a hit or a miss? Share your predictions below!
