Kermit the Frog Quote

Jim Henson Company

"I think the best way to find happiness is to stop looking so hard."

- Kermit the Frog

Rizzo's Totally Authorized Tour

Disney

Rizzo the Rat is back to give us his own version of a tour of the newly reimagined Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets (with a little help from Robin and Yolanda.) As you'd expect from Rizzo, there's something a little bit off about his "Totally Authorized Tour", but it's still quite fun.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is now open in Hollywood Studios at Disney World.

The Easter Eggs Of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Disney

The newly reimagined Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is ready to rock. The queue, and ride, are filled with Easter Eggs from past Muppet movies, TV shows, and of course, Muppet Vision 3D. Join the Imagineers for a sneak peek of these Muppety touches while we wait for the ride to open next week.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets blasts off on May 26th.

Are You Ready To Rock?

All images: Disney

It's nearly time to experience the Muppet takeover of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios. The fun begins in the courtyard where there are Muppety touches everywhere you look. There's even a new spot for munchies: FØØD by Swedish Chef. The menu includes returning favorites alongside a few Muppet-inspired dishes.

Wocka Wocking Nachos - corn chips with queso blanco, tomatoes and just the right amount of guacamole

Churro Drumstick - twisted churro tossed in mixed berry sugar and topped with raspberry sauce and assorted sprinkles

Mayhem Soft-Serve Float - Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry with vanilla soft-serve topped with pink cotton candy

Pink Le-moi-nade - Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with guava and a sprinkle of pink shimmer

Pond Water Limeade - inspired by Kermit the Frog himself, it brings together Minute Maid Premium Limeade, green apple, and fruit juice-filled pearls

Other dishes include:

• Mini Corn Dogs served with chips
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Assorted Chips
• Vanilla, Chocolate, or Swirl Waffle Cone
• Frozen Floats with Coca-Cola or Barq’s Root Beer
• Fountain Sodas
• Frozen Blue Raspberry (Also available with Bacardi Superior Rum or Tito’s Handmade Vodka)

After you make your way through the Muppet-filled queue, you'll arrive at the recording studio where the Electric Mayhem are rocking out while Scooter is trying to get them to the concert on time. You'll board a Lengthy Immediate Motion Object (L.I.M.O.) created by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker and race across town to the sounds of the Electric Mayhem and a few of their friends. 

• Song 2 – The Electric Mayhem
• Born To Be Wild – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken
• Love Rollercoaster – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove
• Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard
• Walking on Sunshine – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson
• And maybe a few mystery bonus tracks

Of course, Statler and Waldorf will be on hand to do what they do best: heckle. 

The attraction photos have fun new frames featuring various Muppets. They will be available in the new Rock Around the Shop along with lots of fun Muppety merchandise.

There will be lots of Muppet T-shirtsT-shirts for those who want a bit more Muppets in every day. A Muppet water bottle features a bright, bold design. 

RSVLTS has designed a fun new button down shirt with a zany print. And there's a simple ball cap, too.

For Loungefly collectors, a guitar bag will soon be headed to the shop. Featuring several Muppets on the strap, its the perfect rockstar accessory. 

An awesome set of six stickers is great for decorating laptops, water bottles, or wherever you need a little more Muppet mania. The set features Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzy Bear, Statler and Waldorf, Animal playing the drums and a Rockin’ Muppets license plate.

Of course, there will be pins to collect, and a few fun magnets. Muppet drumsticks are a great souvenir for rocking to the beat wherever you go. A cool postcard and other knick-knacks will also be available.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is ready to rock on May 26th.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

All images: Disney

The Muppets are taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios. And with that, we get a whole new look and story. In the Courtyard, the guitar is getting a psychedelic new paint job and the piano at the base will feature a gold key in honor of Dr. Teeth.

Throughout the queue in G-Force Records, you'll discover awesome posters featuring the members of that famous Muppet Band: The Electric Mayhem. 

And you never know what celebrity cameo you may find hidden anywhere from the queue to the merch shop. Celebrities include:

• Awkwafina
• Danny Trejo
• Darren Criss
• John Stamos

• Neil Patrick Harris
• Travis Barker
• Yvette Nicole Brown
• Wayne Brady
• “Weird Al” Yankovic

Once you reach the recording studio, you'll see the Electric Mayhem jamming out the familiar sounds of Can You Picture That? 

Scooter, with the help of a host of penguin audio engineers, is trying to get the band to stop rehearsing and head to their concert across town. 

And Muppet Labs has developed a new super-powered vehicle to get you there: a Lengthy Immediate Motion Object (L.I.M.O.).

The Electric Mayhem teamed up with a few famous names for the set list. And, of course, they've been working on a few bonus tracks, too.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets blasts off from zero to sixty on May 26th.

The Muppet Show Theme

Jim Henson Company

Isn't it funny how a single song can take you back to your childhood? I loved watching The Muppet Show as a child. The Muppets were wild and crazy and you never knew quite what they'd get up to in each episode. And it was always fun to see the guest stars and the insanity they'd get pulled into. I hope the new special is the start of a new era for The Muppet Show.

The Muppet Show is available now on DisneyPlus.

Mr Blue Sky - The Muppets

Jim Henson Company

There's something truly enjoyable about watching the Muppets perform. Here, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem take on Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky."

I'm really hoping this is the kind of performance that will be included in Rock 'n' Roller Coaster after the Muppet transformation. 

The Muppet Show Returns

All images: Jim Henson Company

It's nearly time to play the music and light the lights. Once again, it will be time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show. That's right, Kermit and his friends are headed back to their beloved theater for one more performance. And they'll be joined by a few special guests: Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogan, who is also the executive producer of this special.

Here's the official synopsis from Jim Henson Company: 

Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

The Muppet Show arrives on ABC and DisneyPlus on February 4th. 

It's The Return Of The Muppet Show

The Muppets Studio

Just in time for The Muppet Show's 50th anniversary, the Muppets are returning to the theatre where it all began for one special night... or maybe a bit more?

Here's the official synopsis from The Muppets Studio:

It's The Muppet Show! Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

The new The Muppet Show special premieres on February 4th on ABC and DisneyPlus.

All five seasons of the original The Muppet Show are available now on DisneyPlus.

The Muppet Show Special

Jim Henson Company

Soon it will be "time to play the music" and "time to light the lights" because it will once again be "time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight."

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

It's The Muppet Show! Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

The Muppet Show returns for a special event on February 4th on DisneyPlus and ABC.

Rest In Peace - Muppets Haunted Mansion

Jim Henson Company

I've enjoyed watching the Muppets Haunted Mansion every Halloween since it debuted in 2021. It's so funny and clever, with some quite memorable songs. This song by the Caretaker takes place in the cemetery of the Haunted Mansion.

Muppets Haunted Mansion is available on DisneyPlus.

The Cereal Monsters Have Been Muppet-ized!

All images: General Mills/Jim Henson Company

This year, your favorite Cereal Monsters have a new look. Count Chocula, Franke Berry, and Boo Berry have been Muppet-ized. In addition to this hilarious video of their photo shoot, their new look will be featured on the cereal boxes.

The boxes should begin arriving in stores this week. A limited edition fuzzy Franken Berry box will be released on October 7th, exclusively at Walmart.com.

The Muppets Turn 70!

Can you believe that The Muppets have been around for 70 years?! That's right, yesterday marked the 70th Anniversary of Kermit the Frog's TV debut. The Muppets have been making us laugh for a long time, and hopefully, they'll continue for years to come.

If you would like to celebrate this momentous occasion, Kermit recommends watching 70 hours of The Muppets on DisneyPlus. That would include: every episode of The Muppet Show, the Muppet movies (don't forget Muppet Haunted Mansion), six episodes of Muppets Now, and all ten episodes of The Muppets Mayhem. How many hours of The Muppets will you watch?

Learning About Gravity With The Muppets

Jim Henson Company

As part of the Muppets 70th Anniversary celebrations, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his beleaguered assistant Beeker from the Muppet Labs are here to conduct a field test. They're having fun learning about gravity, with a little help from Mythbuster Adam Savage.

It Feels Like Christmas

Jim Henson Company

I love nearly every version of Dicken's A Christmas Carol. There's something delightful about discovering which twist each film will include. In the Muppet Christmas Carol, each of the ghosts is, quite appropriately, a Muppet. The Muppet version of the Ghost of Christmas Present is my absolute favorite of any film. He's just so jolly! Here, he's singing to Scrooge about what makes it feel like Christmas. 

The Muppet Christmas Carol is available on DisneyPlus.

Jim Henson Idea Man

Disney

The trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man has arrived and it looks amazing. Most of us grew up watching a Jim Henson production: from Sesame Street and The Muppets, to Labyrinth or Dark Crystal, there was something for everyone. I can't wait to watch this DisneyPlus special that goes behind the scenes of Jim's creative life.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

"Jim Henson Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

Jim Henson Idea Man arrives on DisneyPlus on May 31st.

A Dramatic Reading, Muppet Style

Jim Henson Company

I don't know how I missed this when it was new, but this dramatic reading is absolutely hilarious! Why do you suppose that Bunsen and Beaker got so emotional over the lyrics to "A Pirate's Life For Me"?

Photo of the Week

I loved seeing Miss Piggy and Kermit in the Holidays in Hollywood show during Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios.

Muppet Christmas Carol Funko POPs

All images: Funko

I know it's too early to be thinking about Christmas, but have you seen these adorable Funko POPVinyl from the Muppets Christmas Carol? The Muppet version is one of my favorite movies of Dickens' classic tale, so I have to add these to my collection. Above is Gonzo as Charles Dickens with Rizzo the Rat. A flocked version of the pair is available for pre-order from Amazon for $15.00.

Next up is Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit and Robin as Tiny Tim.

Miss Piggy makes an appearance as Emily Cratchit,

while Fozzie Bear is the lovable owner of a rubber chicken factory, Mr Fozziwig.

Statler and Waldorf are ready to heckle as the ghostly Marley Brothers.

And finally, Michael Caine's redeemed Ebeneezer Scrooge, wearing the scarf Beaker gave him.

All of the figures, except the Marley Brothers, sell for $11.99. The Marley Brothers are $19.99. The Muppet Christmas Carol Funko POPs will be released sometime in October, but are available for pre-order from several different retailers now.

The Muppets' Bohemian Rhapsody

Jim Henson Company

The Muppets version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" always makes me happy. It's so utterly ridiculous!