The Muppets, Sesame Street, and More Joining First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show!

Not only is Sesame Street collaborating with Fox Sports on the FIFA World Cup coverage, but  they will join The Muppets, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.

The halftime show is curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who has a long history of working with The Jim Henson Company. The Henson Creature Shop created "The Weirdo's" band that  appeared on tour with Martin's band Coldplay for the last few years. 

In the announcement video, Martin is joined by Elmo, Cookie Monster, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, and more to brainstorm acts for the show. 

Sesame Street Muppets will also help Fox Sports cover the World Cup. The Count will have a statistics segment and Oscar the Grouch will host “Trash Talk.” Grover will be featured in a segment about how a World Cup match is called on TV. Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird will also appear.

Here is the official video announcing The Muppets and the Sesame Street gang joining Chris Martin, BTS, Madonna, and Shakira for the first ever World Cup Half-Time Show to support Global Citizen children's education initiatives!

Martin said the show is “a chance to show how amazing all different kinds of humans are.”

More info on Global Citizen here. 

The World Cup kicks off on June 11 and the final / half time show will be held at the New York / New Jersey Stadium (AKA Giants Stadium) on July 19, 2026.

Sesame Street Teams With Fox Sports For FIFA Coverage!

Sesame Street announced their collaboration with Fox Sports this week to promote the FIFA World Cup.

The collaboration began Tuesday, marking 30 till the games begin, with social media clips and will eventually see the Sesame Street characters integrated into Fox Sports’ World Cup programming with special content segments throughout the summer leading up to and through the final game.

Elmo, Cookie Monster and Big Bird are among the characters set to appear.

The segments will include “The Count Down” with Count von Count analyzing statistics from the tournament, “Trash Talk” with Oscar the Grouch offering a satirical highlight round-up, and “Broadcaster Bootcamp” that allows Grover to learn from Fox Sports personalities about the nuances of broadcasting a game.

The 2026 World Cup takes place in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Spanning 140 tournament matches, runing June 11-July 19. 

FØØD by Swedish Chef Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Walt Disney World announced FØØD by Swedish Chef, a new Muppet eatery will open in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets courtyard at Hollywood Studios!

FØØD will take over the former KRNR The Rock Station snack stand just outside the rides exit and joins other Muppet restaurant, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in EPCOT, and the now closed PizzeRizzo. 

The above photo teased above show's a red churro covered in orange and yellow sprinkles. No other menu options have been reveled yet.  

FØØD by Swedish Chef opens May 26, the same day Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.

Disney Store Goes Patriotic with Sam Eagle Merch!

To help celebrate America's upcoming 250 birthday, Disney released a line of Sam Eagle merchandise as part of their Americana Collection. 

The line includes not only the previously announced Sam plush and keychain, but also a mug and shirt. 

Sam Eagle Plush Keychain Bag Charm

 

It's time to meet the Muppets as the curtain rises on our plush keychain series from Disney Store, each sold separately. With a soft, fluffy Sam Eagle mini plush attached to a split ring keychain and clasp, you can use him to hold your keys or as a bag charm. Please stand and salute!

Sam Eagle Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Sam Eagle is feeling ''Distinctly Patriotic'' as he celebrates the United States of America's ''Semiquincentennial'' with this travel mug. The proud preening Muppet is pictured on this stainless steel cup with handle and lid. Please stand and raise your cup as you join Sam in saluting this landmark anniversary!

Sam Eagle Plush

Stand and salute for our 16" plush Sam Eagle. This ever-serious symbol of freedom may seem to have a stern expression but he's really a softy underneath. Just ask any of The Muppets. Sam's simulated feathers, tail, claws and trademark unibrow are sure to get him voted as most likely to be selected by you! After all, ''It's the American Way!''

Sam Eagle America Since 1776 Independence Day T-Shirt

On the Fourth of July or any patriotic occasion, celebrate the USA with this official The Muppets t-shirt, featuring a star-spangled red, white and blue image of Sam the American Eagle with his name and the message "Since 1776 -- America". A great Independence Day gift for a Disney, The Muppets or Sam Eagle fan, and perfect for wearing matching The Muppets USA t-shirts with friends or family groups at your 4th of July parade, cookout, or summer vacation trip to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or another fun travel destination.

You can order these and more from Disney's Americana Collection at the links above from The Disney Store. 

Muppet Stuff Video: "Muppets Mayhem" Exclusives (Remix)!

Join me as I unbox D23's Muppets Mayhem exclusives as well as other items released for the show.

With the Electric Mayhem taking over Rock 'n' Rollercoaster this month, it seemed like a good time to redo our 2023 video showcasing The Muppets Mayhem exclusives that included some unforeseen technical issues. So we not only remixed it, but added a few new items released after the initial video was made as well. Enjoy and ROCK On!

Watch The Muppets Mayhem on DisneyPlus:

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

The Muppets Take Mahoning 4: Christmas In July-ish!

Oh come all ye Muppet faithful, to the little town of Lehighton, Pa as once again The Muppets Take Mahoning!

On Saturday, August 1st, let your bells jingle at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater. In association with THE BARRETTA BROTHERS VODCAST PODCAST, we proudly present MUPPETS TAKE MAHONING 4! It’s a special “Christmas In July-ish” celebration of fleece, foam and fandom with Jim Henson and The Muppets on 35mm!

Join us for themed Muppet vendors (including us), costume contests, a Muppet sing-along at intermission, and a variety show that puts YOU in the spotlight before sundown (sign-ups coming soon)!

The sun may set on the lot, but it never sets on the fun, as our projectors fire up to present the marvelously merry, the magnificently memorable, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992), our fine felty friends’ take on the Dickens holiday classic, with Michael Caine as Scrooge, directed by Brian Henson, and featuring songs written by Paul Williams!

We follow that up with a super-secret second feature, holiday-themed and filled with fuzzy friends, presented digitally.

So break out your puppet pals, practice your public performance pieces, and get ready to get warm and fuzzy with Kermit, Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and the gang, when we celebrate Christmas in July…ish with the Muppets and the Barretta Brothers Vodcast Podcast!

Gates open at 6pm, showtime at sundown.

Tickets and info at The Mahoning Drive In!

May the 4th Be With You!

  Happy Star Wars Day!

In 1977, Star Wars blasted on the big screen forever changing cinema (and merchandising) as we know it. A few years later "the stars of Star Wars" blasted into the Muppet Theater changing the crew of the Swine Trek for 3 minutes. 

Enjoy these clips from The Muppet Show!

May the 4th be with you!