Tag: The Muppets
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Statler and Waldorf Find New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Home
After the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D, many Disney fans hoped that Statler and Waldorf would find a new home somewhere. Many hoped that home would be with the Walt Disney Archives or potentially a remounted Muppet*Vision 3D somewhere else. Today, the new home for the old Muppet hecklers was revealed. Their new home is in…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Merchandise Revealed
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026. As the opening date gets closer, fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience more Muppets, Muppet FØØD, and also merchandise that is connected with these new Muppet experiences! Today, along with new photos of the attraction, Disney revealed…
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PHOTOS: Take a Look at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
It’s almost time to play the music and light the lights for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets! On May 26th, it will be time for the big show with The Electric Mayhem. Of course, the band has its own agenda… or lack thereof. Nevertheless, they can’t be found anywhere. What starts as a…
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Sesame Street and Disney Muppets to Appear In FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
As a child of the 80s, I grew up watching Sesame Street regularly. I grew up seeing Kermit the Frog as a newscaster quite frequently on the show, and the arrival and then the explosion in popularity of Elmo. In older movies from The Muppets, it was always fun to see a Sesame Street character…
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FØØD by Swedish Chef Announced by Walt Disney World Resort
The opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets just got a bit more Muppetational! Today, Walt Disney World Resort announced a new eatery that is themed to the culinary creations of the Swedish Chef. Called FØØD by Swedish Chef, it will be found just steps from the exit of the attraction in Disney’s…
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Sam Eagle is Featured Prominently in New Patriotic Merchandise on DisneyStore.com
There is now patriotic merchandise available in the parks and also on DisneyStore.com. This merchandise, called the All-American Magic collection, is part of Disney’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The merchandise in the parks includes park-specific options. On DisneyStore.com, Sam Eagle of The Muppets is featured prominently. He appears…
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Life Lessons with Kermit the Frog
Happy Birthday, Kermit! This week, we are celebrating a major milestone: the 71st birthday of Kermit the Frog. While there is often debate about the exact date, organizations like the Walt Disney Archives and D23 recognize this date because of the debut of Sam and Friends on May 9, 1955, as the official start of…
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Thoughts on Kermit the Frog as He Celebrates His 71st Birthday
Kermit the Frog is 71 years old today. This birthday was chosen based on when Sam and Friends debuted. This was the show that introduced the world to Kermit the Frog in 1955. Since then, Kermit the Frog has brought his dream of “singing and dancing and making people happy” to the world. This has…
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Frank Oz Returns to the World of Puppetry with New Webseries
It has been quite some time, but Frank Oz has returned to the world of puppetry… just not The Muppets. However, there is cause for Muppets fans to be excited. A new series of shorts called Judge Boing Boing has arrived on YouTube. Along with the three episodes being released, two interviews with Frank Oz…
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Opening Date, Set List, and Celebrity Cameos Announced for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
The opening date, full set list, and a collection of celebrity cameos have been announced for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. The attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be opening on May 26, 2026. When it does, The Electric Mayhem are set to headline the biggest Hollywood concert ever. There is one small…
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New Muppet Merchandise Arrives on Disney Store
A collection of new Muppet merchandise has arrived on DisneyStore.com. This includes plush, keychains, and even a new headband. This comes as The Muppets celebrate 50 years since the debut of The Muppet Show. Part of this celebration included the release of The Muppet Show special on Disney+. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets…
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Can You Picture That? You Will With Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Since the moment that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets was announced, Muppet fans have wondered if the song Can You Picture That? would be incorporated in one way or another. This song, first performed by the Electric Mayhem in The Muppet Movie, is a fan favorite. The band has performed it multiple times…
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‘Song 2’ Revealed as First Song for Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
The Muppets will soon be rocking their way through Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will see the Electric Mayhem headlining the biggest Hollywood concert ever. Ahead of this concert, there is one itzy bitzy teenie winnie little detail… nobody can find the band. New Ownership for G-Force Records On the other…
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Muppet*Vision 3D Heading to Apple Vision Pro VR Headsets
Last year, Muppet*Vision 3D ended its run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It closed to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. area in the park that will include a suspended coaster that will recreate the world of Monstropolis, particularly the door vault. With the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D, it was known that Disney had preserved…
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 17, 1981
On this day in 1981, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt was born. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in Disney’s ‘Angels in the Outfield’ in 1994. That role earned him a Young Artist Award and a Saturn Award nomination. Gordon-Levitt went on to voice Jim Hawkins in ‘Treasure Planet’ and Jiminy Cricket in the…
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Muppet Treasure Island | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 16, 1996
On this day in 1996, the swashbuckling musical ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ was released to theaters. It was the fifth Muppet film and the second directed by Brian Henson. The story largely followed Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 tale. The film starred Tim Curry as Long John Silver, who said it was his favorite acting role. Kevin…
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Kermit the Frog Reveals 8 Million Viewers Watch ‘The Muppet Show’ in New Video
The Muppet Show is off to a very strong start. With this start, fans surely have hope for more episodes of this newest project from The Muppets. In a video released by The Muppets today, it was revealed that in the first 8 days since it was released, The Muppet Show has had 8 million…
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What Makes a Bowl Super? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #802
In this episode of Geeks Corner, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie discuss various topics surrounding the Super Bowl, including trivia, commercials, and Disney’s involvement. They delve into the new Pixar movie ‘Hoppers’ and its quirky elements, as well as the excitement surrounding Disneyland’s Super Bowl celebration. The conversation shifts to Disney’s Super Bowl campaign and…
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New ‘The Muppet Show’ Theme Available on Music Streaming Services
The Muppet Show is back. Fans new and old can watch The Muppet Show special on Disney+ as it is now streaming (read Daps Magic’s review here). Along with the new show streaming on Disney+, the theme to the show has been re-recorded and released on major music streaming services. This includes Apple Music and…
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It’s Time to Meet the Muppets!… Again!
In 1976, The Muppet Show made its debut, and the world was never the same. Mia Farrow was the celebrity guest. 50 years later, The Muppet Show has returned for a special event presentation with Sabrina Carpenter as the guest. Rather than simply revisiting the past, this version of The Muppet Show takes the foundation…
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Photos: Seth Rogan & The Muppets Host Screening Party
On February 4, 2026, The Muppet Show special event will debut on Disney+ and ABC. This return to the classic series will see Sabrina Carpenter as the celebrity guest. Also on hand will be executive producer Seth Rogan, Maya Rudolph, and of course, Kermit and the rest of the Muppets. On Saturday night, Seth Rogan…
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It’s Not Easy Being Green, Let’s Not Make it Harder
In The Muppet Movie, Kermit the Frog says, “Well, I have a dream too, but it’s about singing and dancing and making people happy. It’s the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And I found a whole group of friends who have the same dream, and that kind…
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Advance Screening of “The Muppet Show” Coming to D23 Gold Theater
Being a D23 Gold Member has its perks, and one of those perks is an advance screening of The Muppet Show, which debuts February 4 on ABC and Disney+. It’s time for The Muppet Show as Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole…
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This is 800! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #800
Welcome to the 800th episode of GeeksCorner! This episode is a celebration of this milestone, and a few minutes are taken to look back through the years. The Geeks also spend some time to geek out about the new trailer for The Muppet Show. Then, they talk about this year’s Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite.…