Will the New Muppets Roller Coaster Have Lightning Lane?
Quick Answer
Disney hasn't confirmed Lightning Lane details yet, but based on every recent major retheme, the Muppets coaster will almost certainly launch as an LLMP Tier A attraction — not LLSP. Expect it to open sometime in 2027 with 100+ minute standby waits.
Detailed Explanation
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed March 1, 2026 and is being rethemed into a Muppets-themed coaster. Disney hasn't announced the official ride name yet, but the ride system stays the same — it'll still be an indoor launched coaster, just with Muppets theming instead of Aerosmith.
Expected reopening is sometime in 2027.
Will it have Lightning Lane? Almost certainly yes, and here's why: Disney has consistently placed major rethemes into LLMP rather than LLSP. Tiana's Bayou Adventure launched as LLMP Tier A. The pattern is clear — rides that replace existing LLMP attractions keep their LLMP status. LLSP is reserved for brand-new E-tickets that are genuinely unique additions to a park's lineup.
When it opens, brace yourself. Standby waits will be brutal — 100+ minutes for months, possibly longer. That's what happened with Tron: Lightcycle Run and Tiana's Bayou Adventure. A Muppets coaster with a cult fanbase and a familiar ride system will draw massive crowds.
For your current trip planning, none of this matters yet. The ride is closed. What matters right now is that Hollywood Studios is temporarily down a headliner, which reshuffles your LLMP priorities. Tower of Terror and Slinky Dog Dash become even more critical to book at 7 AM since there's one fewer Tier A ride absorbing demand.
See our breakdown of the best Lightning Lanes at Hollywood Studios without Rock 'n' Roller Coaster for exactly how to adjust your stacking strategy during the closure period.
Example
You're planning a trip for November 2027 and the Muppets coaster just opened two weeks ago. At 7:00 AM, you book Slinky Dog Dash for 9:30 AM (still your safest first pick — the Muppets coaster demand is unpredictable). Your second LLMP slot opens at 9:30 and you grab the Muppets coaster for 11:45 AM — the earliest window available because everyone is booking it. You ride Slinky Dog, then cascade through Tower of Terror (10:00 AM) and Runaway Railway (10:30 AM) while waiting for your Muppets window. You tap into the Muppets coaster at 11:45 — 10-minute LLMP wait versus the 120-minute standby line snaking through the courtyard. That single booking just saved you nearly two hours.