Crank the Volume! Muppet Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Set list and Opening Date Announced!

The Muppets are almost ready to move into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster as the set list and opening date have been announced!

Disney Parks Blog announced this morning that The Muppets will officially take over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster May 26th! 

In a little over a month, guests at Hollywood Studios will be whisked through Hollywood helping the Electric Mayhem get to their "one night only gig"

Earlier this week Disney had social media previews of the first two songs and revealed some of of the posters that will be seen in the que and now they've officially released even more!

As you can see below Animal is especially excited about the upcoming opening

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But that's not all, guests will spot celebrity cameos woven throughout the experience, starting in the queue and continuing through the merch shop.

The cameos revealed so fare are:

Awkwafina 

Danny Trejo

Darren Criss 

John Stamos

Neil Patrick Harris

Travis Barker

Yvette Nicole Brown

Wayne Brady

“Weird Al” Yankovic 

Inside the ride you'll hear the "Thunderously Loud" tunes from The Electric Mayhem teamed up with some of rock’s biggest names "designed to crank the adrenaline from the loading zone to the final brake run."

The set list:
Song 2 – The Electric Mayhem
Born To Be Wild – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken

Love Rollercoaster – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove 

Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard 

Walking on Sunshine – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson

Yes. Camilla, Jennifer Hudson, Questlove, Kelly Clarkson, and Def Leppard all get equal billing and are ready to rock out. 

Our sources tell us that the ride music used will be similar to EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy ride, and will be vary on each ride. 

Here's a few more images of the guest stars you'll spot at the attraction. 

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens May 26 and Disney has teased  even more surprises are still to come!

Muppets Tease Rock N' Roller Coaster Posters, Setlist, Opening, and More!

The Muppets teased the opening of their upcoming takeover of Rock n' Roller Coaster with a flurry of news. 

Disney Parks posted this posted this teaser image of a ATA instrument case adorned with stickers featuring Kermit, roots, a stage light, L and K with a lighting bolt, green leopard spots, and Original Idol. Could those be clues to songs or other parts of the attraction?
 

They also posted this video of Animal trying to read an announcement, without any luck. 

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They also revealed one of the songs The Electric Mayhem will be covering for the attraction is  "Song 2" by Blur.

 

At the same time Disney held an exclusive influencer event in NYC where they showed off the posters for the attraction. Hey.Arthur.nyc was lucky to attend and snapped these photos.

 

So in addition to the band it looks like Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Scooter "and more" are  confirmed to appear.  

But that's not all, Disney Parks  also posted a countdown clock for the announcement of the reopening date and the full setlist for the early morning of Thursday, April 16th.

So we should know A LOT more on Thursday! Get ready to ROCK, because The Muppets take over Rock n' Roller Coaster VERY soon!

New Disney Store Muppet Plush and Plush Keychains!

The Disney Store is has a new collection of Muppet plush and plush keychains. 

The plush and keychain collection will officially launch April 15th on the Disney Store website, but the plush are available now via special TikTok Shop pre-release event though April 14th. 

The line includes six full-size plush:
($29.99 each):

Kermit the Frog
Miss Piggy
Swedish Chef
Gonzo
Animal
Fozzie Bear

Five plush keychains:
($16.99, except for Kermit, which is $17.99 for some reason):
Kermit the Frog
Miss Piggy
Fozzie Bear
Rowlf
Sam Eagle

Apparently the Sam Eagle keychain won't be in this drop, but will be available later this year. 

Here are the links to the TikTok Shop pre-release and The Disney Store's Muppet section. 

Muppet Stuff Video: The Muppets Take Mahoning 3!

Join me as once again The Muppets Take the Mahoning Drive-in for an unforgettable night of pure Muppet magic! 

The double feature this year was "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and "Muppet Treasure Island" and we welcomed special guest Muppet Stunt Coordinator, Fred Buchholz who brough many props and cast and crew gifts to show the attendees.

The Barretta Brothers also hosted a live vodcast with Bill Barretta and Kevin Clash judging the costume contest, and DJ Benzilla spinning Muppet tunes throughout the preshow activities. Grab your popcorn, your Muppet-loving crew, and join me for a night of cinematic fun at the Mahoning Drive-In—where the Muppets take center stage, and The Muppets, once again, Take The Mahoning! 

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Tickets and Info: The Mahoning Drive-In Theater: https://www.mahoningdit.com/ 

Be sure to check out more videos on our Youtube channel.

"Sesame Street" Jim Shore Figurines and Allen Designs Clocks On the Way!

New Sesame Street products from Jim Shore and Allen Designs are coming to boutique stores near you.  

Jim Shore will put his unique style on a few Sesame Street figurines while Allen Designs will help you know what time the clouds were swept away with Sesame themed clocks!

"Sunny Day on Sesame Street"

Jim Shore Sesame Street: Carved by Heart Sesame Street Neighborhood Figurine

"Big Birthday Wishes"
Jim Shore Sesame Street: Big Bird Birthday Train Car Figurine

"All Aboard with Elmo"
Jim Shore Sesame Street: Elmo Train Engine Figurine

"A Grouch's Treasure"
Jim Shore Sesame Street: Oscar the Grouch Figurine

"Me Want Cookie!"
Jim Shore Sesame Street: Cookie Monster Figurine

Allen Designs Sesame Street: Sesame Neighborhood Desk Clock

Allen Designs Sesame Street: Cookie Monster Wall Clock

Each is available to pre-order at the links above from Sparkle Castle.

The clocks are expected to be released in late September, while the Jim Shore figurines will be released in late December.

Muppet Stuff Video: Bristol Antiquing With Fr00tbats!

Join Emma (AKA Fr00tbats) and I as we hit the streets of Bristol, Pennsylvania to hunt for all things Jim Henson — from Muppets to Fraggle Rock and everything in between!

Bristol's antique scene is seriously underrated, so grab a snack and come along as we dig through dusty shelves, flip through old finds, and see what hidden gems we can uncover. Whether you're a lifelong Muppet fan, a Fraggle Rock devotee, or just love a good thrift adventure, this one's for you!

 

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Be sure to check out more videos on our Youtube channel.

Coming Soon "Labyrinth" 40th Products Collection!

This year Labyrinth celebrates it's 40th Anniversary and with it The Jim Henson Company has  a "robust" line of products to celebrate.

Below is the full press release touting the line!

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Jim Henson’s fantasy musical masterpiece Labyrinth, starring David Bowie in the legendary role of Jareth the Goblin King and a young Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, the teenage girl who must face him to rescue her baby brother. An 80’s cult classic that is beloved around the world, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth remains uniquely relevant today, sitting at the intersection of iconic music, fashion, fantasy, and nostalgia. Its memorable soundtrack, distinctive style, groundbreaking creatures, and timeless coming-of-age story have continued to resonate across generations, making it a rich and enduring platform for modern products and merchandising.

The year kicked off with wildly popular screenings of the film from Fathom Entertainment held in hundreds of theaters across the U.S. Additionally, Labyrinth in Concert, featuring the film on the big screen accompanied by a live band on stage, has been playing to sold out crowds. Currently in the U.K. until April, the event will return to the U.S for another multi-city tour in September.

From consumer products licensing, fans are enjoying a robust offering from both new and existing licensees to celebrate this 40th anniversary.

New licensees include:

Bit Bot Media – latex masks and props

Bottleneck Gallery – art prints

Buffalo Games – puzzles

Bullairs – limited edition sneakers and accessories

Cinema Puzzles – movie posters and puzzles

Cosmic Beauty – cosmetics

Cosmic Group – collectible figures

Crazy Dog Tees – t shirts

EXO-6 – collectible figures

Overlord – hats

Radmojo – pet and garden products

Rubber Road – collectibles

WOLFpak – backpacks and accessories

Current licensees with new collections launching this year include:

Blank Tag Stickers – new stickers

Cavity Colors – new apparel

Insight Editions – adult coloring book and new Y/A novelization

Jade City Food – new sauces and spices

Licensed to Charm – new jewelry items

Mantic Games – advent calendar

Mighty Coconut – new digital accessories

Plastic Meatball – new wave of action figures and collector pins

RSVLTS – new featured collection

Samii Ryan – new apparel and accessories

shop.Henson.com – new featured collection

Tee Turtle x Cloudheads – co-branded plush

Trevco – new apparel and accessories

Truffle Shuffle x Loungefly – new apparel and accessories

“The Labyrinth franchise has continued to grow year over year for forty years, and it will continue to flourish. In addition to all our wonderful licensees that are creating products for this anniversary year and beyond, there are still so many opportunities around the world to bring innovative products to our dedicated fans. We’ll be announcing even more exciting new global initiatives, and we continue to be interested in adding new partners who want to join in this fun, beloved, evergreen property,” said Melissa Segal, Head of Global Consumer Products for The Jim Henson Company.

You can see some of these upcoming products in our coverage from this year's Toy Fair:

But don't loose your head! We'll keep you posted on when and where you can find these amazing Labyrinth 40th items!