Let me just say, climbing into that limo, pulling down the harness, and being launched into a world of Muppets was seriously a dream come true. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is opening in Hollywood Studios on May 26th, and previews are currently happening for Annual Passholders.

Let’s ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster!

During our first ride through, we were pretty blown away. Yes, we loved the Aerosmith version with all of our hearts, but can you imagine Hollywood Studios without The Muppets? No way! Now that it’s getting close to opening, we’re sharing what really surprised us during our ride. There might be a few spoilers up ahead, so read at your own risk!

There are SO many Muppet easter eggs

PizzeRizzo will always remain in my heart

I highly recommend you brush up on your Muppet movies before heading to the ride if you want to catch all of the details. Of course, you can just enjoy the attraction, but there’s something about recognizing all the movie props that makes everything feel so special. There are lots of references to The Muppet Movie, which is also when Electric Mayhem shows off their true chaos, so it’s perfect.

TONS of Muppet*Vision references

So many Gonzo props

In addition to the movies and TV shows, there are also some references to our beloved Muppet*Vision that we said farewell to in Hollywood Studios. Let’s just say, you might only have a minute and a half! Seriously, it was super cute to see all of the references, and they made us smile (and cry a little). There’s also a wild amount of throwbacks to PizzeRizzo, the Muppet restaurant that also closed in Hollywood Studios, which was also one of my favorite places. Glad it will live forever, but I want my pizza back!

Even Aerosmith references made it in!

It’s time to start the show!

Of course, if you’re going to add all the other easter eggs, you need to reference Aerosmith, too! I mean, who doesn’t want some VIP passes? When one ride closes, you always have to make sure it continues to be represented, so even though the Muppets moved in, we’ll always remember the original owners of G-Force Records.

The music was pretty quiet

Climb in!

We were so excited to hear the tracklist, but we’re going to warn you, you might need to stop screaming for a second to hear it. It’s very quiet, unlike Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which you can hear pretty clearly. It will take us a few rides to get all the songs, but don’t forget to listen for a second before you continue screaming.

The animatronics looked awesome

Scooter running the show

Scooter was so cute, y’all. Seriously, I wish I could sit next to him in the recording booth. He looked just like a real puppet (and even had the stick that the Muppets are controlled with — well, they’re real to us, but you get it). The penguins sitting at the soundboard looked pretty great, too.

You can see the indoor scenes really well

One night only

Oh, what a fresh layer of neon paint can do. We could see all the characters and signs easily inside the ride, even though you race by them. We saw Sweetums and Gonzo, and you could totally tell what you were looking at. Everything was nice and bright, and we really enjoyed being able to see it so clearly.

You ZOOM by Statler and Waldorf

Unloading station

The two animtronics that you’ll see outside the preshow are going to be on the left as you pull into the loading station. Keep in mind that you roll by them really fast, so if you want to hear their jokes and see them still bolted to their seats, look left and be prepared. We wish we had a little bit more time to enjoy them, but they’re still a nice addition.

We enjoyed it just as much

Outdoor queue

We know it’s not Aerosmith, which most guests loved for a very long time, but we really liked it — like a lot. No, it’s not the same, but come on, it’s The Muppets who deserve their time to shine. You can tell a lot of effort was made on the ride, but in ways, it feels almost identical to its previous version, since it’s just a ride overlay, but you can tell the Muppets left an impression. If we can’t have Muppet*Vision, I’m glad to not lose everything Muppets!

We are just so excited to ride it again (and again, and again), and it’s kinda all we’ve been thinking of since we rode. It will officially open to the public on May 26th, so if you’re ready to rock and roll all night, you know where to go. Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more tips and tricks you need to know before your next Disney World vacation.

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