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Daily Disney — February 28, 2026

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closes for good tomorrow night (March 1)—this is your final weekend to ride the original high-speed launch with "Aerosmith's Greatest Hits" blasting. Park hours are shortened today/tomorrow (Hollywood Studios 8:30 AM–9 PM), with Early Entry at 8 AM for resort guests—lines will build fast for this must-do farewell.

Daily Disney February 28, 2026

Daily Disney — February 28, 2026

Daily Disney
February 28, 2026

Saturday, February 28

Good morning.

Moana-themed 10K runners are hitting the roads at 5 AM—because what better way to start a Saturday than with road closures, diverted traffic, and 30,000+ extra guests turning the resort into a marathon finish-line party. Crowds are peaking hard this weekend, but today's planner alert: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's final weekend is here—last rides today and tomorrow before the Muppets takeover.

Here's what matters today.

🎯 Top Story

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closes for good tomorrow night (March 1)—this is your final weekend to ride the original high-speed launch with "Aerosmith's Greatest Hits" blasting.

Why it matters

Park hours are shortened today/tomorrow (Hollywood Studios 8:30 AM–9 PM), with Early Entry at 8 AM for resort guests—lines will build fast for this must-do farewell.
Reopens summer 2026 as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets—same thrill layout, but Electric Mayhem soundtrack and storyline shift.
With race weekend surge (10K today = heavy transportation pressure), Hollywood Studios is already the heaviest park—don't sleep on stacking Lightning Lanes early.

Planning edge

Rope drop Hollywood Studios today/tomorrow—hit RnR first (or stack LL) before crowds from race finishers flood in mid-morning.
Backup plan: If lines explode, pivot to Tower of Terror or Slinky Dog Dash; the park's pulling hard with limited hours.
Pro tip: Grab a quick ride photo or two—memories before the retheme. Worth the chaos for the nostalgia payoff.
Check My Disney Experience for any last-minute operational tweaks amid the race energy.

⚡ Daily Disney QUICK HITS

Princess 10K chaos today — Moana-themed race at 5 AM; expect major road diversions (World Drive mostly clear, but resort-area snarls)—use Disney transport or arrive super early to avoid delays.
March is massive — Flower & Garden Festival starts March 4 (new topiaries, eats like conch fritters, Garden Rocks lineup incoming); refurbs stack up (Rock 'n' Roller Coaster gone, more coming).
Good to Go reminder — March 2–3 no-reservation days for Passholders—post-race escape window still open.
Frozen Ever After update — New animatronics still glitchy (Elsa "naps" viral)—ride early if lines allow; app checks essential.
Villains Land rumors heating — Bigger plans teased for Magic Kingdom (Emperor's New Groove coaster? Maleficent E-ticket?)—stay tuned for more.

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📊 Today’s Crowd Size Snapshot

Magic Kingdom — Moderate (race spillover mid-morning).
EPCOT — Moderate-heavy build (Frozen draw + festival prep).
Animal Kingdom — Heavy AM spike (early entry rush).
Hollywood Studios — Heaviest all-day (RnR farewell + shows/Rise pulling crowds).

Strategy: Rope drop Hollywood Studios for RnR last rides—lighter entry, beat the 10K finishers. Delay MK/Epcot if possible; mornings brutal with race energy.