For nearly 27 years, the sound of a screaming guitar has echoed through Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests have raced through a super-stretch limo, blasted from 0 to 57 miles per hour in seconds, and flipped upside down in the dark while Aerosmith played at full volume. Now, that era is coming to an end.Credit: DisneyRock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is officially closing forever, and guests have just one week left to experience it before its final day on March 1. The attraction’s last day of operation will be Sunday, March 1, before it closes on March 2 to make way for a reimagined version starring The Muppets.That means the clock is ticking.A Coaster That Changed the ParkWhen Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opened in 1999, it felt bold for Disney. This wasn’t a gentle dark ride or a slow-moving boat attraction. It was intense. Loud. Fast. It launched riders into total darkness and immediately flipped them upside down.For many fans, it became a rite of passage. It was the coaster you worked up the courage to ride. The one you sprinted to at rope drop. The one that felt just edgy enough to push Disney outside its comfort zone.Credit: DisneySet inside G-Force Records, the storyline followed Aerosmith as they invited guests to hop in a “super-stretch” limo to make it across Los Angeles in time for a concert. Along the way, five different Aerosmith songs played, depending on which ride vehicle you boarded. Hardcore fans even tried to collect all five tracks over multiple rides.It wasn’t just a roller coaster. It was a full sensory experience.And after March 1, that version of it will be gone.Your Final Week to RideWith the closure date set for March 2, guests now have just days left to say goodbye. March 1 will be the final opportunity to experience Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in its original form.Credit: Brittany DiCologero, Inside the MagicThat reality is already driving interest. When Disney announces a permanent retheme, especially one involving a major IP shift, crowds tend to spike. Fans want one last ride. Some want ten.If you’re heading to Hollywood Studios before March 1, expect longer waits as the final weekend approaches. This isn’t a temporary refurbishment. This is a permanent transformation.And that changes the energy entirely.More Than Just a Ride ClosingThe coaster isn’t the only thing disappearing.March 1 will also mark the final day for Rock Around the Shop, the merchandise location tied directly to the attraction. Inside, guests can currently find ride-specific apparel, including themed shirts and sweatshirts. But some of the most unique items are the branded drumsticks and guitar picks, souvenirs that feel especially fitting for a music-driven attraction.Credit: DisneyFor collectors, this is the moment to grab anything you’ve had your eye on. Once the retheme happens, that merchandise likely won’t return.The nearby KRNR The Rock Station food truck is also closing. Known for snacks like mini corn dogs, tortilla chips, mini churros, and Frozen Coca-Cola, it offered quick bites right outside the attraction. While some items may pop up elsewhere in the park, there’s no confirmation yet on what will return or where.In other words, this is a full area transformation. Not just a simple overlay.What’s Replacing AerosmithDisney isn’t demolishing the coaster. Instead, it’s retheming it.Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will become Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. The storyline will reportedly shift to focus on the Electric Mayhem band, with Scooter taking charge of the production after G-Force Records is sold. Familiar characters like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and even the penguins are expected to appear.Credit: Inside the MagicIt’s a big tonal shift.Aerosmith brought a specific rock-and-roll intensity. The Muppets bring chaos, humor, and musical comedy. Some fans are thrilled. Others feel nostalgic about losing the original edge the ride had for more than two decades.Either way, it signals another major character-driven change at Hollywood Studios.The park has steadily leaned further into recognizable franchises over the years. From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Toy Story Land, the transformation has been obvious. Retheming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster continues that strategy.But knowing it makes sense doesn’t necessarily make it easier for longtime fans.Why This One Feels DifferentDisney attractions close all the time. Refurbishments happen. Lands evolve. Intellectual properties shift.Still, some closures hit harder.Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has been part of Hollywood Studios for nearly a generation. Entire families grew up riding it. Parents who rode it as teenagers now strap in with their own kids.Credit: Jeremy Thompson, FlickrIt also stood as one of the park’s most intense thrills. With high-speed launches and inversions, it balanced out the lineup in a way few other Disney attractions do. Losing that original theme feels like losing a specific era of the park.And with only one week left, that nostalgia is becoming urgent.You can still walk through the recording studio queue. You can still hear Steven Tyler’s pre-show invitation. You can still feel that launch as the limo rockets forward into darkness.But after March 1, those details become memories.Planning Your Final RideIf you’re hoping to ride one last time before March 1, plan strategically.Arrive early. Monitor Lightning Lane availability. Expect crowds, especially on the final weekend. Emotional closures tend to bring out dedicated fans who want closure of their own.And don’t forget to explore the surrounding area while it still reflects the Aerosmith theme. Snap photos. Visit the gift shop. Grab a snack from the food truck while it’s still there.Credit: rickpilot_2000, FlickrThis isn’t just about riding a coaster. It’s about experiencing a piece of Disney’s history one last time.After March 1, the guitars go silent. The super-stretch limo pulls into the garage for good. And Hollywood Studios moves into its next chapter.You have one week.If Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith meant something to you, now’s the time to say goodbye.The post After 27 Years, Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Takes Its Final Ride This Week appeared first on Inside the Magic.