A special press event earlier today revealed some of the first new aesthetic changes guests will see along the interior of the rethemed Hollywood Studios attraction.
Queue Posters Themed to The Muppets ‘Electric Mayhem’
Disney hosted a special “listening party” media event in New York City on the morning of Monday, April 13, to announce new details on the in-development Muppets-retheme of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The event, held at Rough Trade Records store in Rockefeller Center, offered guests a first look at a collection of posters that will be featured throughout the ride queue. Fellow Disney reporters over at LaughingPlace.com were in attendance, giving us a closer look at the new art pieces.
One of the new designs, in the style of a classic rock concert flyer, confirms a variety of character appearances from The Muppets cast beyond the coaster’s “headliners”, Electric Mayhem. The full post text, from top to bottom, reads:
G-Force Records Presents Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
All Rockin’ All Rollin’ All New, With They Whom As Are Known As
The Electric Mayhem
With Special Guests Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, the Great Gonzo and More!
Summer 2026 Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The other six larger posters are themed to the individual members of Electric Mayhem, with designs that include the characters’ names alongside other graphics and text evocative of each band member.
The first poster features Dr. Teeth, the group’s lead singer and keyboardist. He is usually presented as the charismatic frontman of the group, with a flashy, larger-than-life stage presence. The top of the poster reads “THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW” in a groovy, 70s-esque font.
Janice is the lead guitarist, portrayed as mellow and free-spirited, and especially known for her relaxed “Valley girl” style of speaking. Her post suggests as much, reading: “LIKE, FER SURE”.
Zoot plays saxophone and is often depicted as quiet and a little burnt-out, which has become a big part of his comic identity within the band. His poster reads: “WAIT. WHAT?”
Floyd Pepper is the bassist and one of the band’s vocalists. He tends to come across as cool and self-assured, giving the group some of its laid-back classic-rock attitude. His poster reads: “REPORTING FOR DUTY”.
Animal is the drummer and one of the band’s more marketed characters. He is by far the group’s wildest member, known best for his explosive energy and chaotic disposition, which defines his famously intense drumming style. Animal’s poster, very simply, reads: “DRUMS! DRUMS! DRUMS!”
Lips plays trumpet and is generally treated as the last major addition to the lineup, joining during the later run of The Muppet Show. His poster reads “HORNS 24/7”.
At the core of this listening party in New York, Disney announced the first song on the list of tracks that riders will have a chance to hear during their Electric Mayhem experience: “Song 2” originally by the English rock band Blur.
“Song 2,” released in 1997, is a satirical song about the nature of grunge music. Its iconic chorus consists of many “woo-hoo” and “yeah, yeah” lyrics. The track is, unequivocally, Blur’s most popular release.
Disney has said they will be “pulling back the curtain one track at a time” with regard to the “setlist” guests can expect in the new coaster. We suspect a new song will be released daily until the full announcement on April 16.
Back at Hollywood Studios in Florida, the coaster show building’s giant guitar and upside-down car are currently being repainted. Inside the building, MuppetVision 3D props are expected to fill the queue. The 3D show closed permanently last year to make way for Monstropolis.
Check out our last look at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, which closed permanently at the beginning of March.
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