Disney's Hollywood Studios transformation & active construction
Key Questions
What is happening with Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios?
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster gets Muppets summer 2026 overlay with Electric Mayhem confirmed Memorial Day, including Early Entry and Lightning Lane Tier 1. Monstropolis demo, Doors suspended coaster vertical lift, and Monsters Inc coaster pieces arriving.
What transformations are underway at Animation Courtyard?
Animation Courtyard transformation includes marquee patching, silver sorcerer hat base, red stripes, concept art, Disney Jr Clubhouse permits for May 26, Walt Disney Studios lot, Olaf/Alice meets, aerial confirms, and animation Mickey shows. Permits and bold painting/façade work continue.
When does Mandalorian & Grogu open?
Mandalorian & Grogu opens May 22, 2026, as part of Hollywood Studios updates.
What updates are at Galaxy’s Edge?
Galaxy’s Edge Savi’s canopy is complete after 7 months, ending a change post-2025 closure; TSL new benches, OT heroes phased summer; Galaxy 3/25 crush shortcuts. Recent 7-month change in Star Wars ends.
What’s new at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater?
Sci-Fi Dine-In menu refresh is opening with ravioli, wings, buffalo, vegan/GF options, Toy Story tweaks; Jellyrolls fall 2026. Tried on opening day with positive updates.
Why is Hollywood Studios more stressful now?
Hollywood Studios faces increased stress from chaos, closures, construction like Monsters Inc, and summer revamps of roller coasters including RnR.
What construction is visible at Piston Peak?
Piston Peak construction goes vertical with a new mystery structure taking shape, tying into Big Thunder and broader DHS transformations.
What summer 2026 guides cover Hollywood Studios?
Ultimate Guide to Summer 2026 details DHS changes like RnR Muppets, Animation Courtyard, and ongoing builds amid celebrity paint and closures.
RnR Muppets Electric Mayhem Memorial Day/EE/LL Tier1 post-3/2 close; 10 closures: MuppetVision/PizzeRizzo/Launch Bay for Monstropolis/Monsters Inc Glob show/Doors vert/Monsters pieces/Celebrity paint; Animation Courtyard marquee silver hat/red stripes/5/26 Disney Jr/Olaf/Alice; Savi’s canopy done/TSL benches.