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After 25 years at Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Aerosmith's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is getting reimagined as a Muppets ride. Disney unveiled the news on Monday (November 25), explaining that the move comes after the current Muppet*Vision 3D attraction will be shutting down to make room for Monsters Inc. Land in the park.
“To make way for the monsters, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and more of their friends will be moving right along to Sunset Boulevard! But there’s more to the story: The Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, teaming up with some of music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival!" Reads a statement posted to Disney Parks Blog. "We know so many of you share our love for The Muppets and know their energy will be a perfect fit for this coaster. Plus, as the first Disney ride ever to feature The Muppets, there’s sure to be laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure and plenty of Muppets-themed merchandise on Sunset Boulevard!"
It continues: "In the meantime, there’s still enough time to catch a super-stretch limo to the Forum to enjoy Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and catch Muppet*Vision 3D again before their final curtain calls.”
As for Aerosmith, the band announced their "heartbreaking" decision to retire from touring over the summer after singer Steven Tyler sustained a vocal injury that he continues to struggle with.