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Imagineering Unveils Full Muppet Easter Egg Tour on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
entertainment5 days ago

Imagineering Unveils Full Muppet Easter Egg Tour on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Walt Disney Imagineering released a behind‑the‑scenes video revealing the Easter eggs, prop tributes, and Muppets references hidden throughout Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Highlights include original MuppetVision 3D props, historic Muppet Show instruments, a dedicated Gallery Case Room honoring Jim Henson, 30 minutes of new Muppets footage in the queue, and extensive alleyway and automotive division nods (including Bunsen and Beaker’s setup). The video also notes new material for Statler and Waldorf and confirms AP preview access with a May 24/26, 2026 opening sequence.

Muppets Reimagine Disney's Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios
entertainment6 days ago

Muppets Reimagine Disney's Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios reimagines Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, with The Electric Mayhem replacing Aerosmith; previews are underway ahead of a May 26, 2026 opening. The update features a Muppet-focused pre-show with Scooter animatronic, new signage and props, Muppet-themed ride vehicles with ‘MUPP3TS’ plates, and a playlist of Electric Mayhem songs, plus updated exit areas and a refreshed on-ride photo experience with several Easter eggs and cameos.

Statler & Waldorf Return as Hecklers on Disney's Muppets Rock Coaster
entertainment10 days ago

Statler & Waldorf Return as Hecklers on Disney's Muppets Rock Coaster

Disney confirms Statler and Waldorf will board the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as onboard hecklers, reuniting the MuppetVision 3-D duo in a camper-van cameo ahead of the May 26, 2026 opening, with a pre-show preview that reuses MuppetVision audio and adds a new Scooter figure.

Disney Unveils Whimsical FØØD Menu by Swedish Chef at Hollywood Studios
parks-and-resorts11 days ago

Disney Unveils Whimsical FØØD Menu by Swedish Chef at Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios reveals the FØØD by Swedish Chef menu, featuring Wocka Wocking Nachos, Churro Drumstick, Mayhem Soft-Serve Float, Pink Le-moi-nade, and Pond Water Limeade, along with fan favorites like mini corn dogs, cookies, and frozen floats, plus notes on merchandise, pre-show Audio-Animatronics, and ride-vehicle/repaint details.

Scooter Animatronic and Penguin Performers Debut in The Muppets-Updated Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Pre-Show
parks-and-resorts11 days ago

Scooter Animatronic and Penguin Performers Debut in The Muppets-Updated Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Pre-Show

Disney unveils the revamped Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, showcasing a motion-captured Scooter Audio-Animatronic and penguin performers in the pre-show, updated exterior visuals, and new Muppets-themed signage and menu ahead of the May 26 opening.

Muppet Show Revival Fires Up Big Ratings Across Disney+ and ABC
tv3 months ago

Muppet Show Revival Fires Up Big Ratings Across Disney+ and ABC

The revived Muppet Show special, which premiered Feb. 4 on Disney+ and ABC, has grown to 7.58 million cross‑platform viewers after eight days of delayed viewing—more than doubling its ABC debut of 3.07 million—and sits on par with ABC comedies’ seven‑day totals. The update underscores strong multi‑platform demand for the updated variety show, which also features Sabrina Carpenter and serves as a potential pilot for future episodes; critics gave it positive notices.

Muppets Revival Draws 7.58 Million Viewers Across Disney+ and ABC
television3 months ago

Muppets Revival Draws 7.58 Million Viewers Across Disney+ and ABC

Disney+'s Muppet Show revival has drawn 7.58 million multiplatform viewers in its first eight days across Disney+ and ABC since its Feb. 4 debut, with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and potential as a backdoor pilot for a full season. The special reunites the Muppets at the Muppet Theater with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen; it was directed by Alex Timbers and produced by 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures.

Former Kermit Voice Warns the Frog’s Legacy May Fade Under Disney
television3 months ago

Former Kermit Voice Warns the Frog’s Legacy May Fade Under Disney

Former Kermit voice Steve Whitmire argues in a lengthy blog that Kermit risks losing Jim Henson’s essence under Disney, claiming the frog’s days may be numbered; he cites past disagreements and his 2016 firing, while Matt Vogel has since performed Kermit and a 2026 Muppet Show special could spark a revival, though Whitmire questions whether a true Kermit can exist without Jim’s influence.

Miss Piggy plays along with Sabrina Carpenter's 'arrest' joke for Muppets special
entertainment3 months ago

Miss Piggy plays along with Sabrina Carpenter's 'arrest' joke for Muppets special

Miss Piggy jokes that Sabrina Carpenter arrested her for being 'too hot' during Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour, a playful moment ahead of Carpenter’s guest-hosting of Disney+'s The Muppet Show revival. The one-off Muppets special, produced in part by Seth Rogen, also features the Muppets ensemble and is set to air on Disney+ (and ABC) around February 4.

Muppets Return With Nostalgia and Naughtiness, Critics Say
culture3 months ago

Muppets Return With Nostalgia and Naughtiness, Critics Say

The Muppet Show revival marks its 50th anniversary with guest stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, delivering chaotic, nostalgic humor that critics largely celebrate as a faithful return to form while noting Kermit’s new voice and questions about its appeal to a younger audience; reviews across major outlets praise the balance of classic charm and modern naughtiness and hint at the potential for a broader series.

Muppets Return for a Short, Nostalgic 30-Minute TV Special
entertainment3 months ago

Muppets Return for a Short, Nostalgic 30-Minute TV Special

ABC and Disney+ debut a 30-minute The Muppet Show special to mark the franchise’s milestone, reuniting classic chaos with a Sabrina Carpenter guest turn, familiar skits, and polished production. Miss Piggy shines with two numbers, the backstage chaos adds fun, and while some jokes miss the mark and a few cameos feel off, the nostalgia and energy largely land, hinting at the potential for more to come.