Getting to Disney World before the parks open is supposed to give guests an advantage. After all, arriving early means getting ahead of the crowds, enjoying shorter wait times, and potentially knocking out some of the biggest attractions before lunchtime.But at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, that strategy isn’t always working out.One of the park’s newest attractions is already creating headaches for guests hoping to get an early start. Between unexpected downtime and the crowds rushing toward the ride each morning, visitors could find themselves wasting valuable park time instead of enjoying their favorite attractions.Now, there’s a new warning for anyone planning to make this popular roller coaster their first stop of the day.Credit: Theme Park Tourist, FlickrDisney World’s Newest Roller Coaster Is Already Experiencing ProblemsRock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May 2026, bringing a major change to one of the park’s most recognizable attractions.The updated experience replaced the roller coaster’s longtime Aerosmith theme with the beloved Muppets, giving guests a new reason to experience the high-speed attraction.For longtime Disney fans, the change was particularly meaningful following the closure of Muppets Courtyard. The updated roller coaster brought the characters into a completely different setting, introducing their humor and personality to an attraction already known for its thrilling launch and inversions.Naturally, the ride has become a popular destination for Hollywood Studios visitors.However, its popularity isn’t the only thing guests need to consider when planning their day.According to AllEars, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets experienced an extended delay on Monday, October 26, leaving guests unable to ride during the first two hours of regular park operations.The attraction remained temporarily closed at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., finally reopening by 11 a.m. with a posted wait time of 35 minutes.For guests who arrived early specifically to experience the roller coaster, that meant their morning plans could have fallen apart before they even got started.And unfortunately, unexpected downtime isn’t the only reason guests might want to reconsider their strategy.Disney World Guests Warned Against Rope Dropping Popular AttractionRope dropping is one of the most common strategies for avoiding long lines at Disney World.Guests arrive before the park officially opens and head straight toward a popular attraction as soon as they’re allowed inside. When everything goes according to plan, they can enjoy a major ride before the crowds build throughout the morning.However, that approach doesn’t always guarantee success.Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets presents a particular challenge because so many guests have the same idea.As visitors rush toward the attraction at opening, its standby queue can grow quickly. Even when the roller coaster operates normally, guests might discover that they’re spending more time waiting than they expected.And when the attraction doesn’t open on schedule, the situation becomes even more frustrating.The October 26 closure offers a perfect example of why guests should have a backup plan.While Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster remained unavailable at 9 a.m., several other major Hollywood Studios attractions posted relatively manageable wait times.The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror had a 13-minute wait, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway posted 15 minutes, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance had a 25-minute wait.Guests who immediately adjusted their plans could have enjoyed another major attraction instead of waiting around for the roller coaster to reopen.Credit: DisneyWait Times Show Why Guests Should Consider Waiting Until LaterInterestingly, the October 26 wait times also suggest that visiting Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster later in the day could be a reasonable alternative.After reopening with a 35-minute wait at 11 a.m., the attraction’s posted wait increased to 65 minutes at noon.However, that number didn’t remain consistent throughout the afternoon.By 1 p.m., the wait had dropped to 40 minutes. At 2 p.m., it increased to 55 minutes before reaching 60 minutes at 3 p.m.Later in the day, guests encountered shorter waits.At 4 p.m., the roller coaster posted a 40-minute wait, followed by 35 minutes at 5 p.m. By 8 p.m., the attraction was once again posting a 35-minute wait.Of course, wait times change constantly, and one day’s numbers don’t guarantee the same results during another visit.Still, the data suggests that guests don’t necessarily need to make the roller coaster their first priority.Waiting until later could allow families to experience other attractions during the morning while keeping their plans flexible.How Disney World Guests Can Avoid the ProblemFor guests determined to experience Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, there are several ways to approach the attraction without sacrificing an entire morning.One option is purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and attempting to secure a return window for the roller coaster, subject to availability.Although Lightning Lane comes with an additional cost, it can help guests avoid spending as much time in the standby queue.Guests who prefer not to purchase Lightning Lane should monitor attraction wait times through the My Disney Experience app throughout the day.If Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is temporarily unavailable when the park opens, moving to another attraction is generally a better strategy than waiting indefinitely for operations to resume.And if the ride is operating normally but already has a lengthy queue, checking back later could be worthwhile.The important thing is remembering that rope dropping isn’t automatically the best strategy for every attraction.Credit: DisneyDisney World’s Newest Roller Coaster Comes With a WarningRock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets remains an exciting addition to Hollywood Studios, but its popularity and occasional operational problems can complicate even the best vacation plans.The October 26 closure doesn’t mean the attraction will experience problems every morning. However, it demonstrates how quickly an early arrival strategy can backfire when a major ride doesn’t open on time.For guests planning an upcoming Hollywood Studios visit, the takeaway is simple: don’t build your entire morning around a single attraction.Arriving early can still provide a major advantage, but flexibility matters just as much as getting through the gates before everyone else.And when it comes to Disney World’s newest roller coaster, guests might discover that waiting until later in the day is the better decision.The post Disney World’s Newest Roller Coaster Pulled From Operations, Guests Issued Warning appeared first on Inside the Magic.