DHS Disney Confirms Muppets Take Over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios

[The Leader of the Club]

Am I the only one who thinks Janice sounds horrible… I know Richard Hunt used to do her voice, but I forget who took over after I thought it was a woman

David Rudman is the current performer for Scooter and Janice

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I was watching Drew the Disney Dude’s YouTube show on these updates. The one interesting thing he pointed out about this one is that the character that owns G-force records also owns a theater. That speaks to a possible future Muppet theater experience in my opinion. Why would they make some random statement like that about some theater if there wasn’t some purpose behind it?

No no, he owns the original Muppet theater. As in the one in the show I believe

The connection to all of this is that it is Scooters Uncle who decided to buy G-Force Records as they showed his portrait which should be "hopefully" added to the lobby of entryway...

 

[OptimusPrime]

Square peg into a round hole. There are tons of better ideas for the muppets than in an upside down thrill coaster, this was just the quickest and cheapest way to keep them in the parks.

I think this idea works well (it’s something the community has suggested for a while), but as the only muppet attraction, I think it’s weak as there’s many people who can’t ride it for one reason or another. I’m hype, but it doesn’t compensate for losing Vision. Hopefully they expand into Sunset Showcase and bring back Vision or put together a new show

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

They hype introducing a new Muppet to the Group a while back...........He...um...Seems to be non relevant in this attraction as well...

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

They hype introducing a new Muppet to the Group a while back...........He...um...Seems to be non relevant in this attraction as well...

The good news, however, is that Jason Segel will be available to sub in for roadie Chris, bringing Zoot his saxophone.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

You know what would look great "if" they didn't destroyed these and repurposed them for the entryway....

Just sayin...And they had two of them..Think about it...

 

[Tha Realest]

Taylor Swift could 100% get in a serious controversy, she already does have some noise around her. A MUCHHHH smarter idea would be to have the Muppets cover one of her songs as a fun little joke and have her maybe appear in posters/the preshow as one of their "special guests". Then, if anything ever happens, its as simple as taking down the poster + stopping her song or preshow clip from playing.

So now we’ve gone from “major scandal” to “serious controversy.” She’s one of the most deft at managing her brand and persona and is one of the most titanic acts ever in pop music and female fandom. Disney backed up the truck to host The Eras Tour film. The NFL, routinely the biggest show in town across various TV and media streams, has greatly enjoyed even more popularity given their proximity to her.

But back to it: Disney has had no problem working again with Kevin Clash and Jared Leto who have been credibly accused of very henious things. What is the major scandal/serious controversy you see in her future? This is an absolutely silly assertion given her public life over almost two decades.

 

[LSLS]

So now we’ve gone from “major scandal” to “serious controversy.” She’s one of the most deft at managing her brand and persona and is one of the most titanic acts ever in pop music and female fandom. Disney backed up the truck to host The Eras Tour film. The NFL, routinely the biggest show in town across various TV and media streams, has greatly enjoyed even more popularity given their proximity to her.

But back to it: Disney has had no problem working again with Kevin Clash and Jared Leto who have been credibly accused of very henious things. What is the major scandal/serious controversy you see in her future? This is an absolutely silly assertion given her public life over almost two decades.

I'm FAR from a fan of her music, but yeah, I don't see anything wrong with her as a person (despite me making jokes about how horrible a person she is to my family who loves her).

That said, I still don't think her music really fits a ride like this. I think you need rock songs.

 

[CoasterCowboy67]

This one’s a snooze fest. I don’t mind the Muppets, but they’re not a draw. “Updating” an aging ride with an aging IP that most Disney park guests aren’t excited about (i.e., what caused MV to get shut down in the first place) seems like a wasted opportunity at best

Fortunately, this pretty much seems like a glorified paint job to appease a vocal minority. Seems inexpensive, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets overhauled (incl. a re-track) in a few years when that entire area is repurposed for a more interesting IP

 

[plutofan15]

This one’s a snooze fest. I don’t mind the Muppets, but they’re not a draw. “Updating” an aging ride with an aging IP that most Disney park guests aren’t excited about (i.e., what caused MV to get shut down in the first place) seems like a wasted opportunity at best

Fortunately, this pretty much seems like a glorified paint job to appease a vocal minority. Seems inexpensive, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets overhauled (incl. a re-track) in a few years when that entire area is repurposed for a more interesting IP

Or maybe people ride this because they like roller coasters with some thrills despite what the theme is. Perhaps their interest is piqued in the Muppets and they possibly become fans. It happened with the aging rock band which the ride is currently themed after. My kids (ages 17 & 20) would have no clue about Aerosmith if it wasn't for this ride but recognize their music and both have downloaded Aerosmith albums. Yes, both Aerosmith and the Muppets were at their peak popularity at the same time - 70's and early 80's so the demographic of the coasters theme is not changing but he ride is still going to be popular - probably more so. It was time for a change.

 

[CoasterCowboy67]

Or maybe people ride this because they like roller coasters with some thrills despite what the theme is. Perhaps their interest is piqued in the Muppets and they possibly become fans. It happened with the aging rock band which the ride is currently themed after. My kids (ages 17 & 20) would have no clue about Aerosmith if it wasn't for this ride but recognize their music and both have downloaded Aerosmith albums. Yes, both Aerosmith and the Muppets were at their peak popularity at the same time - 70's and early 80's so the demographic of the coasters theme is not changing but he ride is still going to be popular - probably more so. It was time for a change.

I don’t disagree. Muppets seem fine given it’s a coaster that will still be popular no matter what

My point was just that “fine” is a wasted opportunity to do something “great” or even “good” that is more interesting and a narrative draw beyond the fact it’s a coaster

I guess that’s the role the Monsters Inc coaster will play

 

[phillip9698]

I think this idea works well (it’s something the community has suggested for a while), but as the only muppet attraction, I think it’s weak as there’s many people who can’t ride it for one reason or another. I’m hype, but it doesn’t compensate for losing Vision. Hopefully they expand into Sunset Showcase and bring back Vision or put together a new show

Putting together a new show would cause every disney forum and Muppet fan to absolutely explode in negativity. There is no way on earth I would want to touch that and have my name attached to it.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

We're going to ignore the giant guitar headstock and limo hanging over it?

The limo doesn't stand out from Sunset Boulevard because it's dark and overshadowed by the thematically/aesthetically fitting arch. And this was not an accident - it was a careful design decision, so that the structure is not distracting or disruptive from a distance, yet eye-catching upon approach (when you're walking from Sunset Boulevard towards it).

If the front (grill) of the car were brightly colored (which I fear is a change they might make) or the archway were, say, futuristic, one's eye could more easily be drawn there when approaching Tower of Terror, and one would more likely be pulled out of Tower of Terror's story.

Much of what sets Disney apart is this level of thoughtful design in so many places, regardless of how often people consciously notice and appreciate it.

Is that what you notice first?

I think the point is no matter what they attempted to make it fit in the area; it never really has. It still won't, but in my personal opinion it's not a problem. It's never bothered me regardless of the design language as I feel the distance off sunset is enough to offset the drastic difference in design.

It is what you see first, but most will not notice it when walking down Sunset Boulevard to the Tower of Terror, because the art deco design blends in - which is the point.

I agree about the value of RnRC's distance off Sunset Boulevard. As mentioned in my original post about this, that is part of the good design: the archway is both set back and not visually clashing, while the building itself (which would be visually clashing if it were closer) is further back, past the initially-visible archway.

I think we're basically in agreement, but we're just emphasizing two different aspects (the importance of the distance from Sunset Boulevard, and the further mitigating factor of the archway not drawing too much attention to itself from a distance due to its form and color scheme not disastrously clashing with Sunset Boulevard).

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

For some continued world-building of a different flavor and with Muppet Labs being mentioned in the synopsis for the revamped Muppets RnRC staring Electric Mayhem, there's now renewed hope of MV3D going in the flex space... however small. In lieu of that however, I really see the theme of Muppet Labs working well for a potential second attraction.

It's nowhere near large enough for a Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! style interactive darkride, but something in that same vein could serve the area well. Oddly enough, the Monsters Inc Laugh Floor tech could also make for a fun Muppet Labs style interactive show, especially if they were to call on "volunteers" and throw in some of those old-school 4D practical effects that made MuppetVision3D so fun. Not saying it'll happen but I'd rather that than a continuation of the RnRC throughline or some contrived Battle of the Bands/Electric Mayhem Live in Concert style show.

But then again, we may have that Villains Whatever show for another 10+ years.

 

[Brer Panther]

I was also surprised that nobody complained about Dude (Looks Like a Lady) being on the ride.

Considering that everybody has a problem with Pleakley not dressing in drag in the Lilo and Stitch remake, they probably just don't find the song problematic.

 

[HMF]

I was also surprised that after making the politically correct changes to Pirates and then bowing to a 0.0001% minority and retheming Splash that nobody complained about Dude (Looks Like a Lady) being on the ride.

The main reason is people do not actually listen to lyrics.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

The main reason is people do not actually listen to lyrics.

Yeah those Grum Grunning Gooost come in and speak of fancy thiiings.

Or or..I'm on roll here ..

There's a some what perfect Yesterday. Sluggishly moving at a very slow pace
There's a somee what perfect Yesterday.
And wake up with a punch to the faaaacce.

I think that's how the song goes ..

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

So now we’ve gone from “major scandal” to “serious controversy.” She’s one of the most deft at managing her brand and persona and is one of the most titanic acts ever in pop music and female fandom. Disney backed up the truck to host The Eras Tour film. The NFL, routinely the biggest show in town across various TV and media streams, has greatly enjoyed even more popularity given their proximity to her.

But back to it: Disney has had no problem working again with Kevin Clash and Jared Leto who have been credibly accused of very henious things. What is the major scandal/serious controversy you see in her future? This is an absolutely silly assertion given her public life over almost two decades.

Okay I’m not a damn fortune teller. What I mean is that a fictional band is essentially immune to controversy. If you asked a few years before most major controversies, no one would assume that so and so was capable of doing that.

Plus Taylor Swift has let’s be honest, at best, 15 years left in her mainstream career. That is not the turn around Disney wants.

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

Putting together a new show would cause every disney forum and Muppet fan to absolutely explode in negativity. There is no way on earth I would want to touch that and have my name attached to it.

How about a new rotating show every other performance is Muppet Vision while the new show is the other one.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

How about a new rotating show every other performance is Muppet Vision while the new show is the other one.

I’m not sure why we don’t get more of this by design. Not necessarily every other show - but at least some variety.

Bugs life / zootopia would have been a good one.