As of October 2026, Disney’s Hollywood Studios does not have a major headliner in a long-term ride refurbishment. Disney currently lists Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania! and Star Tours with operating hours today.
The bigger closure story at Hollywood Studios right now is construction rather than a major ride refurbishment. The former Muppets Courtyard area remains closed while Disney builds Monstropolis, and smaller attractions can still have scheduled or temporary downtime.
Ride status can change during the day, so check My Disney Experience before walking across the park for a specific attraction.
Hollywood Studios closures at a glance
| Attraction or area | Status | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets | Open | Reopened May 26, 2026 after replacing the Aerosmith version |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Open when checked | No current long-term refurbishment announced |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Open when checked | Temporary downtime can still occur |
| Tower of Terror | Open when checked | Currently listed with operating hours |
| Muppet*Vision 3D | Permanently closed | Closed June 2025 for Monstropolis construction |
| Former Muppets Courtyard / Grand Avenue construction area | Closed | Being transformed into Monstropolis |
| The Magic of Disney Animation | Open | Opened September 14, 2026 |
This reflects Disney’s published information when the page was checked. Temporary ride downtime can change minute by minute.
Is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed?
No. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is open again.
The former Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed in March 2026 for its transformation, but the ride reopened on May 26, 2026 as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
The coaster still uses the familiar high-speed ride system, but the story, music and queue now feature The Electric Mayhem and other Muppet characters.
From November 4, 2026 through January 6, 2027, Disney is also giving the attraction a temporary holiday overlay with seasonal music. That does not mean the ride itself is closing.
You can check Disney’s current Hollywood Studios attraction list before your visit.
Is Rise of the Resistance closed?
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is not currently in an announced long-term refurbishment.
Disney’s current Hollywood Studios listings show the attraction operating today.
That distinction matters because Rise of the Resistance does experience temporary downtime. If the app says “temporarily closed,” that does not automatically mean the attraction is undergoing a scheduled refurbishment.
When Rise is one of my priorities, I check its status in My Disney Experience before heading deep into Galaxy’s Edge rather than assuming an earlier closure notice still applies.
Muppet*Vision 3D is permanently closed
Muppet*Vision 3D is permanently closed and is not scheduled to reopen in its former location.
Disney closed Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo after June 7, 2025 as part of the redevelopment of the former Grand Avenue and Muppets Courtyard area.
The area is being transformed into Monstropolis, based on Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
This is a permanent attraction closure, not a temporary refurbishment.
What is replacing the closed Muppets area?
Disney is building Monstropolis in the former Muppets area.
Disney has announced a Monsters, Inc. suspended door-vault coaster along with dining, shopping and entertainment. Portions of the new land are scheduled to begin opening in 2027.
Construction walls will therefore remain part of the Hollywood Studios experience while the project moves forward.
For broader park planning beyond closures, use my main Disney’s Hollywood Studios guide.
Animation Courtyard is no longer closed
Another outdated closure you may still see mentioned online is Animation Courtyard.
The area was reimagined in 2026 as a Walt Disney Studios-inspired space. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! is now operating there, and The Magic of Disney Animation opened September 14, 2026.
The Magic of Disney Animation includes experiences such as Olaf Draws!, Off the Page!, Drawn to Wonderland and Once Upon a Studio Theater.
So if an older refurbishment list still tells you the Animation Courtyard area is closed, that information is stale.
Are any major Hollywood Studios rides closed right now?
Disney’s current attraction listings do not show one of the park’s major rides in a scheduled long-term closure when this page was checked.
Disney currently lists operating hours for major attractions including:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Toy Story Mania!
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
For the complete lineup rather than closure status, see my list of Hollywood Studios rides.
Upcoming Hollywood Studios attraction closure
Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie is scheduled to become temporarily unavailable beginning October 28, 2026.
This is a smaller theater attraction rather than a major ride, but it is useful as an indoor break during the day. Disney has not announced a firm reopening date.
If Vacation Fun matters to your group, check its official attraction page before visiting.
Temporary ride closure vs refurbishment
A ride being unavailable in the app does not necessarily mean it is undergoing a refurbishment.
| Status | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Temporarily closed | An unexpected operational issue, weather issue or technical downtime that may end later the same day |
| Scheduled refurbishment | A planned closure that normally has an announced start date and eventual reopening |
| Permanent closure | The attraction has ended and will not return in its previous form |
Rise of the Resistance temporarily going down for an hour is therefore very different from Muppet*Vision 3D permanently closing for Monstropolis construction.
How to check Hollywood Studios closures today
If you’re already at Walt Disney World, live information matters more than a refurbishment list published days earlier.
- Open My Disney Experience. Check current attraction status and wait times.
- Check Disney’s official attraction list. Look for operating hours or an announced refurbishment notice.
- Check again before crossing the park. Hollywood Studios headliners can temporarily close and reopen during the same day.
The official Hollywood Studios attraction page is the source I would use for the latest Disney-published information.
What to do if your must-do ride temporarily closes
I would avoid standing near the entrance waiting for a temporarily closed attraction to reopen unless Disney gives you a specific reason to do so.
Instead, move to another priority and check the app periodically.
- If Rise of the Resistance goes down, consider Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or another nearby Galaxy’s Edge experience.
- If Slinky Dog Dash is unavailable, use the time for Toy Story Mania! or another Toy Story Land attraction.
- If Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is temporarily down, Tower of Terror is the obvious nearby alternative.
If your trip is heavily ride-focused, my Hollywood Studios rope drop strategy can help you front-load the attractions that matter most.
Hollywood Studios ride closures: the bottom line
Disney’s Hollywood Studios does not currently have a major headliner in a long-term scheduled refurbishment. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is open, Rise of the Resistance is currently listed with operating hours, and the reimagined animation area is also open.
The major long-term closure is the former Muppets Courtyard area, including Muppet*Vision 3D, which is being transformed into Monstropolis for a phased 2027 opening.
For closures across all four Disney World parks, see what rides are closed at Disney World right now. For future scheduled work, use the broader Disney World refurbishment schedule.
