Showing posts with label Disney Parks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney Parks. Show all posts

Monday, July 6, 2026

Disney Unscripted - Inside The Muppets Takeover of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster!

There's a special kind of magic that happens when Imagineering, Disney Live Entertainment, musicians, and cast members all pile into the same room with one wild goal: turning a beloved thrill ride into something entirely new. That's exactly what happened as one of Disney's most iconic attractions got a full-throttle makeover, emerging as a high-energy adventure headlined by none other than Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem.


This wasn't a simple refresh. It was a top-to-bottom reinvention. New music tracks were recorded from scratch and carefully programmed into onboard audio systems so every twist and turn hits in perfect sync with the beat. The attraction's iconic guitar got a fresh coat of paint to match its new rockstar energy. Even the queue and pre-show experience were reimagined, setting the tone for what's waiting around the next corner.

Bringing it all together took an enormous amount of cross-team collaboration. Engineers, artists, sound designers, and performers worked side by side, blending their disciplines into a single unified experience.

Long before the first guest ever buckled in, the ride went through rigorous testing. Teams fine-tuned show elements, made last-minute adjustments, and chased down the small details that make the difference. It's the unglamorous, meticulous work that rarely gets seen, but it's exactly what makes opening day possible.

Finally, the big moment: The Electric Mayhem and a lineup of special guests came together to celebrate the grand opening, setting the stage before fans got their very first ride. The energy was electric, literally, as years of planning, building, and testing culminated in one unforgettable celebration.


Explore more behind the scenes videos from Disney Parks YouTube channel

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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




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!


Monday, April 13, 2026

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. 


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!

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

EPCOT Food and Wine 2025 Muppet Labs Collection!

Get a sneak peek at this year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2025 Muppet Labs Collection!


Muppet Labs will once again have a presence at this year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival and while we don't know if another photo up will constructed, or what type of gastronomy they have planned, we now have our first look at the exclusive Muppet Labs merch. 


This year guests will be able to find a Muppet Labs shirt with Bunsen and Beaker inside lab equipment like bunsen burners and beakers. 


There's also a tumbler with Bunsen and Beaker peaking out around a large beaker shaped like EPCOT's iconic Spaceship Earth. 


As well as a backpack with a similar design.  



These and more non-Muppet Labs items will be available at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival August 28 through November 22, 2025.

UPDATE:
There is also a individual pin and one in a set with the other Foo & Wine characters.


There's also a kids t-shirt and Lug Bag:


We now have a closer look at the other, previously revealed items including the lunch bag, that has Beaker on the back!



As well as the adult size shirt and tumbler. 


We also have your first look at this year's Muppet Labs Photo Op. Hopefully it'll last longer then last year's. 


The event is free with an EPCOT park ticket. More Information at DisneyParks