Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster unveils 5 songs featuring The Muppets 6 weeks after Aerosmith’s exit.
It’s the moment Muppets fans have been eagerly waiting for! The official tracklist for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Walt Disney World has finally been unveiled. The band, led by Dr. Teeth, Animal, and other members of the Electric Mayhem, will be cranking out five iconic hits as they speed towards their Hollywood concert debut. Collaborating with some big names, the band will feature Jennifer Hudson and Questlove in “Love Rollercoaster,” Def Leppard in “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop),” Kelly Clarkson in “Walking on Sunshine,” plus covers of Blur’s “Song 2” and Steppenwolf’s “Born To Be Wild” with Camilla the Chicken joining in the fun.
Excitement is mounting as the attraction’s opening date has been confirmed for May 26. The highly-anticipated revamp of the roller coaster has sparked interest among both Muppets enthusiasts and A-list celebrities alike. Throughout the queue, guests will stumble upon some famous faces making cameo appearances, including Awkwafina, Danny Trejo, Darren Criss, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Travis Barker, Yvette Nicole Brown, Wayne Brady, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
As the grand unveiling of the ride approaches, details emerging this week have shed light on the thrilling experience that awaits visitors. Park officials released a behind-the-scenes video of Electric Mayhem performing “Can You Picture That?,” a nostalgic nod to their performance in The Muppet Movie (1979). With Dr. Teeth on the keyboard, Floyd Pepper on bass, Lips on trumpet, Zoot on saxophone, Janice on lead guitar, and Animal on drums, the vibes are sure to be electric.
Delve into the ride’s storyline as guests are treated to a VIP tour of the renowned recording studio, G-Force Records, now under new management by the Muppets. The Electric Mayhem band will be belting out new tunes as the Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter and audio engineer penguins strive to keep them on track for their eagerly awaiting fans across town.
Six weeks post the closure of the original Aerosmith-themed attraction on March 1, Disney has swiftly transitioned to the new era, bidding farewell to the rock band and ushering in the Muppets. The revamped roller coaster presents a new chapter with Dr. Teeth, Animal, and the gang ready to take guests on a wild road trip through Hollywood to reach their spectacular concert in time.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, which first opened in 1999, boasted an impressive 125-speaker, 14-subwoofer, 32,000-watt audio system blasting out beloved Aerosmith classics. Remarkably, Disney wasted no time in overhauling the ride, ensuring a seamless transition from Aerosmith to the Muppets. Get ready to rock and roll with the Muppets as they gear up for an electrifying adventure in their new Hollywood setting.