Crank the volume and warm up those air guitars because Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is officially ready to take center stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 

Starting May 26, the legendary ride roars back to life with a rock-charged remix that drops guests straight into the middle of The Electric Mayhem’s biggest night yet. With high-speed thrills, a pulse pounding soundtrack, and a VIP list like no other, this reimagined attraction hits all the right notes. 

Just Announced:

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26
• Set list revealed with five tracks from The Electric Mayhem and some of their friends

The Electric Mayhem: One Night Only! 

The Electric Mayhem is headlining the most buzzworthy concert Hollywood has ever seen. Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Zoot, and Lips are ready to rock the house – and everyone who’s anyone will be there.  

There’s just one little problem – the band is nowhere to be found! 

Your VIP tour kicks off inside G-Force Records—an iconic rock-and-roll recording studio where the magic (and mayhem) is just getting started. 

A Courtyard of Mayhem  

Out in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Courtyard, the attraction’s iconic guitar marquee will be making a bold new statement.  

The Electric Mayhem has put their own spin on that ruby-red guitar, featuring a vibrant, psychedelic design inspired by the classic Muppet car paint job. The piano motif at the base will feature a golden key as a nod to a certain far-out band leader.  

Star-studded Halls of Rock  

G-Force Records is opening its legendary doors, giving guests a peek at where the melodic magic takes place. Things might look a little different around this Hollywood institution, as the label has recently come under new management!  

We’re happy to say that our colorful crew has landed some new digs… with just a little help from Scooter’s uncle, real estate tycoon and owner of the Muppet Theatre, J.P. Grosse (he really puts the G in G-Force).  

With posters in every corner highlighting the iconic band’s larger-than-life career, guests will have plenty of groovy backgrounds to strike their best pose. 

Sharp-eyed guests will spot celebrity cameos woven throughout the experience, starting in the queue and continuing all the way through the merch shop. Guests could spot: 

• Awkwafina 
• Danny Trejo 
• Darren Criss 
• John Stamos 
• Neil Patrick Harris 
• Travis Barker 
• Yvette Nicole Brown  
• Wayne Brady 
• “Weird Al” Yankovic 

Welcome to G-Force Records 

With guests' VIP passes, they'll be welcomed inside the recording studio, where – wouldn’t you know it – they’ll find The Electric Mayhem cranking out the familiar tunes of “Can You Picture That?” as they rehearse for their big concert. Fans will be immersed in the story with the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter, who’s joined by the finest audio engineers (all penguins, of course). They’re doing their best to convince The Electric Mayhem to stop jamming and get to their increasingly restless fans, but will it be enough to get the band across town and on stage in time?

Thanks to the newest technological advancements from Muppets Labs, guests will board a super-powered vehicle in the alleyway just behind Studio C known as the Lengthy Immediate Motion Object (L.I.M.O.)! 

Cue the Music: The Set List Is Locked 

What’s a rock show without a killer set list? For Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, the music takes center stage. The Electric Mayhem teamed up with some of rock’s biggest names to deliver a lineup of tracks designed to crank the adrenaline from the loading zone to the final brake run. 

Here’s what’s on the set list:

• Song 2 – The Electric Mayhem 
• Born To Be Wild – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken
• Love Rollercoaster – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove 
• Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard 
• Walking on Sunshine – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson  

Each song brings its own energy, tempo, and attitude, creating a concert style experience where the soundtrack doesn’t just play – it goes from zero to sixty in three… two… one! And like any great show, the fun doesn’t stop with the final note. We heard the band’s been working on some bonus tracks…

With the opening date officially set for May 26, the band is warming up and the L.I.M.O. engines are revving. So grab your shades. Prepare those vocal cords. This concert is about to go from rehearsal to headline act. 

And this is just the beginning – stay tuned for even more surprises still to come, including previews for cast members, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders! 

Walt Disney World Resort vacations for 2027 through Walt Disney Travel Company have been released for theme park tickets, hotel room stays and packages through Oct. 31, 2027, and can be booked online or via the phone.

For 2027 bookings, we will be renaming our Dining Plans to streamline what they each include. And beginning with bookings arriving Jan. 1, 2027, we will be offering three Dining Plan options.

Marketing materials for 2027 Walt Disney World vacations are available for download on Disney Copyright, and on-demand webcasts are available on the trade websites under the College of Disney Knowledge. Disney Central will be opening at 7 a.m. on April 16 and 17 to accommodate the launch of 2027 bookings.

It’s time to save the universe alongside our friend, Buzz Lightyear.

Get a notepad ready because we’re breaking down what’s new, how scoring works, and the different strategies guests can use to reach Galactic Hero. Now, more than ever, there are multiple ways guests can prove they've mastered the mission.

Quick Tips for High‑Scoring Space Rangers:

• Aim for the center of every target to make each shot count.
• Harder‑to‑hit targets are worth more points, so don’t be afraid to go for the challenge.
• Watch for targets that light up or look different. These targets are worth extra.
• Try different strategies! There’s more than one path to Galactic Hero.

A Familiar Mission with New Updates

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom remains the classic attraction guests know and love, with many of the attraction’s legacy “secret” high-value targets (in addition to new ones that guests should keep their eyes out for). The experience is designed to feel intuitive and welcoming, making it easy for new recruits to jump right in while giving seasoned riders plenty to rediscover.

Now what’s different, you ask?

• Brand New Scene: Guests are greeted by an all‑new character: a friendly robot named Buddy, created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios to join the Star Command team.
  • As a support‑bot, Buddy helps prepare departing Space Rangers, and this is a great warm-up opportunity if you want to practice your aim before the true test begins.

• New Ride Vehicles and Hand-Held Blasters: Star Cruisers received a fresh new look inspired by the colors of Buzz Lightyear and Star Command, along with onboard video monitors that deliver real‑time scoring updates and other exciting features.
  • Each vehicle is also equipped with new handheld blasters designed for better aim, making it easier for guests of all ages to jump into the action. With always‑on lasers, two distinct blaster colors per Star Cruiser, and new lighting, sound, and vibration effects, players can clearly see where they’re aiming, if their aim is correct, and when they hit the target.

• Interactive Targets: The targets have been upgraded with new technology to let guests know when they’ve hit them. Guests will also find that a few targets will randomly have a white or multicolor ring around them. That’s an important thing to look out for depending on your game strategy.

Watchout Tip:

• Check the blaster color! Guests will see either red or green. This color will also appear on a target whenever guests hit the center so that they know they were successful.

Why Farther Targets Are Worth More Points

The greater the distance or more challenging to hit, the more points the targets are worth. These new details offer a fun, competitive edge.

Boost Your Score with Standout Targets

As guests travel throughout the attraction, keep an eye out: they may spot a few targets that randomly illuminate with a white outer ring. Those targets are worth double their normal value when that happens, and it stays that way until they’re hit!

This boost is helpful on the mission, and even bigger when the ring is multicolor instead of white. The multicolor-ringed target is the most rare and valuable target in the game. It appears at random, in only one location at a time, and if it isn’t hit within a few seconds, it vanishes and reappears somewhere else.

Guests are the hero of the game at this point because all targets in the scene are worth significantly more points for a brief period. This phase doesn’t last long, so stay focused and adapt on the fly. Guests will notice this bonus period is starting to end when the outer ring begins to count down by extinguishing counterclockwise.

Why Every Target Counts at the End of the Mission

The excitement doesn’t stop when the final shot is fired. As the mission comes to a close, every distinct target guests have hit is tallied and contributes to a bonus added just before their final rank is revealed.

That means consistency really pays off. Hitting more unique targets throughout the attraction can deliver a satisfying score bump right at the end, rewarding Space Rangers who stay engaged from start to finish.

Incoming Transmission: You’re Ready to Save the Universe

With refreshed gameplay and multiple paths to success, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin gives the rider more ways than ever to level up. Every mission is a new chance for Space Rangers to prove they've got what it takes, for those chasing a personal best or setting their sights on Galactic Hero.

As we all know, “to infinity and beyond”!

On May 3, 2026, the iconic Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen with new magic – and today, new details were shared about what to expect the next time guests take to the tracks in search of adventure.

There’s Gold in That There Mountain

The story of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad dates back to Olden Times, or rather, Golden Times, during the early days of America’s first major gold rush. When Barnabas T. Bullion struck gold in the Big Thunder region, he saw a future full of riches and hustled to start the Big Thunder Mountain Company.

However, them shiny dreams rarely come without a cost, and Bullion quickly found himself in a battle with the forces of nature and in a whole heap of trouble. One day, strange and unexplainable things started happening. Machines failed. Cave-ins shut mines down.

No matter how deep the miners dug into the heart of the mountain, the forces of Big Thunder fought back. And when the attraction reopens next year, the unsuspectin’ passengers who board the runaway trains will learn just how wild the wilderness can get.

Shine and Polish on a Magic Kingdom Classic

The mountain attractions at Disney Parks around the globe are iconic for a reason – they are beloved by fans old and new for the stories they tell, the thrills they give, and the memories they make.

The rumblin’, rollin’ fun of Big Thunder Mountain here at Disney World is currently undergoing a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment meant to keep the classic attraction in tip-top shape, ready to delight guests who want to ride the rails for years to come.

Wildest Ride in the Wilderness

A key part of the refurbishment was installing a new track and refreshed passenger trains. These updates were carefully planned to preserve the attraction’s classic storytelling and trademark hootin’ an’ hollerin’ energy, while adding new life, movement, and detail to the experience guests know so well.

With all the improvements made to the attraction, along with a comprehensive review from our safety teams, Big Thunder Mountain will reopen with a lowered height requirement of 38”. Climb aboard, lil prospectors!

New Magic Thunderin’ In

In addition to the action and adventure guests know and love, Big Thunder Mountain will reopen with new magic for fans to discover.

One such moment comes when the trains rattle their way underground to spectacular natural caverns full of phosphorescent pools, shimmering and illuminating iridescent stalagmites (the ones on the floor) and stalactites (the ones on the ceiling).

The Rainbow Caverns certainly are beautiful… but they ain’t as friendly as they first appear. In fact, that menacing rumble from deep within the mountain may be a sign that we ain’t welcome.

There’s more new magic for guests to discover once Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns on May 3, 2026!

1. Private VIP Tours Include Private Transportation

One of the major benefits of a Private VIP Tour is resort pickup. Your clients’ tour is a fully hosted experience, beginning first thing at their Disney Resort hotel. Being picked up in a private vehicle provides direct transportation to the theme parks, along with park‑to‑park transfers throughout the day, allowing the experience to flow seamlessly.

Some guests may want to meet in-park later in the day, such as after a theme park day has already begun or following a dining experience. While this is understandable and the team can accommodate, in‑park meeting locations are often impacted by park entry procedures that hinder the ease and efficiency of a Private Disney VIP Tour.

By meeting their guide at their Resort, your client receives a true “Door to Magic” start to the day, including efficient park entry and security screening. Resort pickup not only saves valuable time but preserves the premium, effortless nature of the Private VIP Tour experience – adding meaningful value from the very first moment.

2. Focus on the Guest Profile, Not the Ride Sequence

It’s natural for guests to want to plan every detail of their day. However, VIP Tour Guides are experts in managing the flow of the tour based on real-time conditions. 

What makes a tour exceptional isn’t the pre-written ride list. It’s how well the Tour Guide understands the guests. When travel advisors share specific details about what their clients are looking for in their Private VIP Tour, it creates a personalized experience.

Be sure to capture all the important details early on. How active do the clients like to be? Are they thrill-seekers or more nostalgic fans? What are their must-do priorities? Are there any special considerations? Focus on providing our team a list of what matters most to each family, and allow the Tour Guide to plan a customized day that’s tailored to each unique group.

3. Set Accurate Expectations About Attraction Access

Private VIP Tours provide enhanced ability to enjoy some of guest’s favorite attractions, which includes shorter wait times. It’s important to accurately explain how that works, as it doesn’t mean guests get to skip the line. Efficient attraction entry typically means your clients can skip the standby line and instead join a shorter line. You can rest assured your clients will have a seamless experience while Tour Guides take care of all the operational details.

4. Private VIP Tours are a Luxury Experience

Yes, park-to-park transportation and efficient attraction entry are incredible benefits of a Private VIP Tour, but they provide so much more than shorter wait times on attractions.  They are a fully hosted, thoughtfully planned, personalized theme park experience. This includes flexible start times to suit your clients’ needs, 7 hours of Disney-level service and priceless insights from a highly knowledgeable guide. Getting to fully enjoy themselves on vacation while our highly-trained VIP Tour Guides take the lead? Now that’s luxury.

5. NEW: Book Your Clients a Private VIP Tour as a Walt Disney Travel Company Package Add-On

Beginning today, travel advisors can book Walt Disney World Private VIP Tours as an add-on to Walt Disney Travel Company packages as part of a special pilot program! Now clients can have their vacation in one place, as one package. This new feature allows clients to reserve their tour date more than 60 days in advance.

Now’s the time to book your clients their next Walt Disney World VIP Tour!

Are you ready. To. ROCK?!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets comes speeding into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2026, fueled by the tasty tunes of the Electric Mayhem and the high-speed hijinks of The Muppets. And even more exciting – today, we have electrifying new details to share about the colorful cast of characters guests meet while hanging around the recording studio.

The Electric Mayhem: One Night Only!

The Electric Mayhem are headlining their biggest Hollywood concert ever! Anyone who’s anyone is in attendance to witness Animal, Dr. Teeth, and the rest of this groove-tastic group rock the house down. There’s just one little problem: the band is nowhere to be found!

Across town at G-Force Records, guests are treated to a VIP tour of the legendary rock and roll recording studio. Things might look a little different around this Hollywood institution, as the label has recently come under new management – The Muppets! We’re happy to say that our colorful crew has landed some new digs… with just a little help from Scooter’s uncle, real estate tycoon and owner of the Muppet Theatre, J.P. Grosse (he really puts the G in G-Force). Just wait until your guests see how they’ve made these hallowed halls their own, creating the perfect place to make sweet, sweet Muppet music together!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Courtyard

For fans of that big – really big – hilariously big guitar, you’ll be stoked to know that the newest residents of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster are putting their own spin on that ruby red paint job.

A vibrant and psychedelic new design will grace the bottom of the guitar (inspired by a classic Muppet car paint job), and the piano motif at the base will feature a golden key as a nod to a certain far-out band leader.

Welcome to the Studio

With guests' VIP passes, they’ll be welcomed inside the recording studio, where – wouldn’t you know it – they’ll find the Electric Mayhem are cranking out some seriously rocking tunes. Along with the finest audio engineers (all penguins, of course) they’ll see Scooter doing his best to convince Electric Mayhem to stop jamming and get to their increasingly restless fans. But will it be enough to get the band across town and onstage in time?

Cue the Music: A Set List Tease

What’s a rock show without a killer set list?

For Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, the music takes center stage, and we’re pulling back the curtain one track at a time.

• Today’s Track
  • Song 2 – The Electric Mayhem

This song is one of the tracks guests will hear as they blast through the attraction when it opens, helping shape the rock-charged concert experience from launch to finish.

Stay tuned! More songs will be revealed soon, all leading up to a major announcement on April 16!

A Rock ‘n’ Roll Roadtrip: Coming Summer 2026

With the help from our friends at Muppet Labs and a very fast limousine, guests will take a twisting, turning, and screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood to reach the concert in time. The iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist when the attraction debuts in summer 2026.

And throughout the journey, guests will hear the Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits in their ears to keep the music and adrenaline pumping. I’m sure G Force Records will release a concert setlist soon.

There’s more to this Muppet-filled melody yet to come, so stay tuned for more news. In the meantime: rock on!

Important: You must follow special procedures for the Disney+ Subscribers Offer. Reservations in violation may be cancelled.

Valid most nights from June 21 to August 15, 2026. 2-night minimum length of stay required.

This offer is valid for the Disney Resorts Collection hotels and room types listed below.

Great Rates for Stays Most Nights from June 21 to July 1, July 5 to July 8, and July 12 to August 5, 2026:

• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort: Standard Rooms from $99 per night plus tax
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside: Standard Location 5th Sleeper Rooms from $169 per night plus tax
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: Cars Family Suites for $249 per night plus tax
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: Deluxe Studios from $279 per night plus tax
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Savanna View Rooms from $369 per night plus tax

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Additional charges may apply for more than 2 adults per room. Proof of Disney+ subscription required.

See full offer details here.

A Job Aid is available with an overview of the Walt Disney World offers.

Walt Disney World is giving families even more reasons to visit this summer, with new limited‑time offers and a lineup of fresh experiences perfect for families with young kids. With the return of a popular Disney+ Perks Member resort offer, guests can enjoy more flexibility, more value, and more to do during the season.

Back by popular demand, Disney+ subscribers enrolled in Disney+ Perks program can enjoy special rates on select Disney Resorts Collection hotels. This deal is a great opportunity for families to stay on site, making it easier to take a midday break before heading back to the parks for even more summer fun.  

This offer is bookable beginning Thursday, April 2 at midnight for most travel dates June 21 - August 15, 2026. A two-night minimum length of stay is required.

• Prices Starting at:
  • $99 per night, plus tax: Disney's All-Star Sports Resort – Standard Room   
  • $169 per night, plus tax: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside – Standard Location 5th Sleeper  
  • $249 per night, plus tax: Disney's Art of Animation Resort – Cars Family Suite   
  • $279 per night, plus tax: Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort – Deluxe Studio  
  • $369 per night, plus tax: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge – Savanna View 

Marketing materials are available on Disney Copyright to help clients plan. However, they should not be in-market until after midnight on Thursday, April 2. Full offer details will be available once the offer page goes live.

Enjoy magical afternoons and evenings in the Walt Disney World theme parks with a specially priced ticket that provides admission to one theme park each day, after 2 PM.

Choose from 2-day and 3-day tickets. Limit one theme park per day. Theme park reservations are not required with this ticket.

Dates & Ticket Usage
This is a date-based ticket with start dates from May 26 to July 29, 2026. The 2-day ticket must be used within 4 days of selected start date; the 3-day ticket must be used within 5 days of selected start date.

Find full offer details here.

For more than 100 years, Disney storytelling has inspired families around the world – through films, experiences, products and vacations – to believe in their dreams and pursue them boldly. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the next Disney Cruise Line ship will be a tribute to those dreamers and doers who dare to pursue their own happily ever after.

The Disney Believe is the fourth ship in the groundbreaking Wish class, where beloved stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars surround families from the moment they step on board. From incredible entertainment to thoughtfully designed spaces, every detail is crafted to bring storytelling to life at sea.

But what makes the Wish class truly special is that each ship features its own unique design theme that shapes those stories, from the venues and experiences to the décor and entertainment. Like its sister ships — the enchantment-themed Disney Wish, adventure-themed Disney Treasure, and heroes and villains-themed Disney Destiny — the Disney Believe will have its own unique motif: one of promise and possibilities.

Onboard the Disney Believe, powerful tales of characters who believe in themselves and their dreams will come to life in exciting new ways. From the mystical worlds of Encanto and Frozen, to the wishing wells of Snow White, to the depths of the sea with Moana and The Little Mermaid, there are endless stories waiting to be discovered and new chapters ready to unfold onboard. 

The Disney Believe is expected to debut in late 2027, and we can’t wait to share more information with you in the coming months. But the best news of all? You don’t have to wait to experience the magic of a Disney cruise! With a growing fleet and a wide variety of itineraries, there are countless ways to make memories right now.