According to the official Disney Parks Blog, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is scheduled to open Summer 2026.
Below is their official write up and what we can expect:
At Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, you bet we’ll have rock as we roll across Hollywood on a wild ride with the Electric Mayhem – complete with backstage chaos, high-speed thrills, that signature Muppet humor… and an all-new Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure.
Side by side with a dedicated team of penguin audio engineers, Scooter, in his capacity as band manager, will be trying hard to convince the Electric Mayhem to stop laying down tracks so they won’t be late to their own concert. This will be the first time Scooter has ever been imagined as an Audio-Animatronics figure, and I hear he might not be the only Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure joining the attraction… but we’ll have to wait to learn more about that.
Now, I can imagine you’re ready to go pedal to the metal and experience the high-speed hijinks of The Muppets in this latest story. Well, the wait will be over before you know it.
They even produced a downloadable wallpaper to add some rock ‘n’ roll to your desktop.
Get ready to rock out when Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets speeds into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2026!
Join me as I take you on a fun and quirky hunt for all things Muppets at the incredible Museum of Nostalgia in New York City!
From rare collectibles to vintage merchandise, we’ll explore what this hidden gem has to offer for fans of Jim Henson's beloved creations. Whether you're a Muppet fan or just love digging through pop culture history, you won't want to miss this trip.
The Jim Henson Company Celebrates 70 Years by Partnering with Julien’s for Their First-Ever Official Auction of Puppets, Props, Memorabilia and More.
A Historic First: Select Pieces from The Jim Henson Company Including Full-Size Original Puppets from Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and More— Offered for the First Time at Auction
The Jim Henson Company and Julien’s Auctions are honoring Jim Henson’s 89th birthday with the announcement of the first-ever official auction: THE JIM HENSON COMPANY 70TH ANNIVERSARY AUCTION, taking place on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 live at The Jim Henson Company in Hollywood, California and online at juliensauctions.com.
For the first time in history, select puppets, props, and memorabilia from The Jim Henson Company—including original pieces from the iconic series Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and many more—will be made available to the public through auction. This momentous occasion offers fans and institutions a chance to own a piece of the visionary world that Jim Henson built.
Beginning with his first television series in 1955, Jim Henson innovated puppetry, television, film, special effects, art direction and design, in a groundbreaking career full of incredible worlds and memorable characters that brought joy and wonder to millions worldwide. With his creation of the Muppets, Fraggles, and the fantastical creatures of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, and many others, Henson’s creations have become cultural icons.
Spanning more than seven decades, The Jim Henson Company’s legacy continues to impact society, humanities, education, pop culture, and entertainment today. An extraordinary collection of over 400 rare and important items from Jim Henson and the Company he founded will be presented for the first time at auction.
Pre-orders for the limited-edition hardcover auction “book” of this exclusive auction event opens today featuring hundreds of color illustrations, archival photographs, behind the scenes stories and descriptions in a remarkable catalog that includes production used and prototype puppets, props, animatronics, costumes, historic memorabilia, documents, posters, merchandise, autographed material, and beyond from a myriad collection of productions that span the Company’For example, heading to the auction will be the iconic Naia Drenchen Gelfling full-body puppet used in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (estimate: $15,000 – $25,000). The Naia puppet, recognizable for her Gelfling blue and green skin tones, identifiable bumps on her forehead, and fin-like scalloped ears, includes her entire torso as well as a pair of legs, and hooded costume.
Naia is first seen in the fourth episode of the Emmy-winning series, “The First Thing I Remember is Fire” after her twin brother, Gurjin, disappears. She is also a lead character in the Dark Crystal novels. Other highlighted items from the 2019 prequel series include sword props used by Rian (estimate: $3,000-$5,000) and Ordon (estimate: $1,000-$2,000); skekGra the Heretic Circle of the Suns’ Skeksis chair (estimate: $4,000-$6,000), dagger and baton props (estimate: $2,000-$3,000), and Maudra Fara’s axe prop (estimate: $1,000-$2,000).
The full auction will be available online and open for bidding Wednesday, October 22nd at juliensauctions.com. Proceeds from the auction will support the work of The Jim Henson Company’s Archives.
“With tens of thousands of items catalogued in The Jim Henson Company’s Archive from our seventy-year history, it has been an exciting project to select the pieces that will be a part of this auction,” said Karen Falk, Director of the Archives for The Jim Henson Company. “This landmark event is sure to include something for every fan and collector interested in the Henson legacy and our contributions to pop culture and entertainment.”
“Jim Henson’s innovation and creativity revolutionized family entertainment, and his optimism and sincerity made him one of the most beloved artists of our time,” said Catherine Williamson, Managing Director of Entertainment, Julien’s Auctions. “From his brilliant and beloved Muppet characters to his technically radical creations in The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, his puppets transcended the arts, becoming cultural forces that continue to touch millions of all ages and influence today’s next generation of bold creators and artists.”
Tune in weeks from now for another Julien’s News Flash of even more incredible and iconic treasures from The Jim Henson Company to be announced!
The auction will be held both online and live:
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 The Jim Henson Company 1416 N La Brea Avenue Hollywood, California 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative.
Bid in person in the room at our auction events.
Bid in advance by absentee bid. Absentee bid forms are available by calling 310-836-1818
Julien’s Auctions accepts payments with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and USD Coin.
Julien’s Auctions is proud to present a museum-quality, limited-edition hardbound coffee table book dedicated to the once-in-a-lifetime "Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction." Priced at $100, this is far more than an auction catalog; it is a definitive, tangible piece of entertainment history, expertly curated to honor the genius of Jim Henson and the enduring magic of the company he built. This remarkable volume is an artifact in its own right—a permanent record of the first time these treasures have ever been made available to the public.
This weekend I was honored to be a part of a weekend long celebration of your creativity, humility, and genius.
We toured your favorite spots throughout Manhattan, including your memorial bench and model boat pond in Central Park, the former locals of the Creature Shop and Henson offices, and the Carriage House.
We were joined by your daughter Heather, and the many people keeping your legacy alive including banjo extraordinaire Lucas Ross and magician Rob Lake - who's finally getting The Muppets on Broadway.
There was Muppet karaoke, cosplay (that's people dressed-up as their favorite characters), Sing-a-long's...
New and vintage merch in the gift shop.
A collectible "Swamp Meet" with vendors and artists selling and trading items.
Screening of fan-favorite clips celebrating the 70th anniversary of your work.
A costume contest.
And of course puppets!
And what would a birthday party be without cake!
It was a fantastic weekend that I'm sure everyone who attended won't soon forget.
The rumors circulation around the web about the possibility of The Muppet Show returning have been CONFIREMED to indeed be true!
Disney and The Muppets posted the following on their social media platforms:
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to get things started as The Muppet Show returns for a triumphant event on Disney+ in 2026 with special guest star Sabrina Carpenter!
This brand-new installment from The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures will feature Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and the gang as they return to the Muppet Theatre to put on a variety show filled with music, comedy, and plenty of chaos.
Now, before you get your hopes and expectation too high, so far this is being labeled as an "Event" special and not a full series.
The Muppet Show will return in 2026 as a Disney+ special starring (and executive produced by) Sabrina Carpenter — next year marks the 50th anniversary of the original variety series. The hope is for the Muppet Show special to serve as a backdoor pilot for a new season of the iconic series that debuted in the ‘70s.
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee will executive produce the special for Point Grey Pictures. David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach executive produce for The Muppets Studio.
Albertina Rizzo will write and executive produce; Alex Timbers will direct and executive produce. Matt Vogel and Eric Jacobson are also executive producers. Longtime Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will all perform their classic characters.
Very exciting news, let's hope this The Muppet Show special becomes a full on revival of the series!
