If you thought Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets was just a high-speed thrill, think again. The volume is being turned waaaay way up for Muppet fans (and for fans of going zero to 60 in 3 seconds) as you race across town to the biggest, loudest, most psychedelic The Electric Mayhem concert of your life. But, my groovy friends, it’s not just about the destination… It’s also about the journey to get there.
The reimagined G-Force Records building at the end of Sunset Boulevard is less like a line and more like backstage access to The Muppets’ greatest hits. From the moment you step into G-Force Records (now under the new management of Muppet real estate tycoon, J.P. Grosse), you’re surrounded by Muppets memorabilia, props, visual gags, and more — and of course, The Muppets themselves.
Blink-and-you’ll-miss-it references are layered with Muppet nods at every turn, showing the care and dedication that Walt Disney Imagineering put into curating everything (with help from…checks notes Yolanda the Rat). And yes, many items from Muppet*Vision 3D have made it inside,
Even if you don’t have backstage passes, here’s a VIP look at some of the Easter eggs you’ll find along the way to the concert.
Gallery Case Room
Upon entering G-Force Records, you’re treated to an in-progress gallery case, lovingly curated by Yolanda the Rat. Who else would you trust with curating iconic pieces?
- A moi-focused tribute to Miss Piggy featuring one of her iconic looks, a pink and green polka dot dress with a matching hat.
- The Muppets Studios recently donated Kermit’s original banjo, of “The Rainbow Connection” fame, to the Walt Disney Archives. While the original banjo is safely tucked away, Imagineers recreated it for display.
- And it wouldn’t be G-Force Records without a nod to those who rock the loudest, The Electric Mayhem. Both Floyd and Janice’s guitars on display are originals from The Muppet Show.
The Alley
With your VIP passes, head out into the alley where your rockin’ L.I.M.O. (Lengthy Immediate Motion Object) awaits. Along the way, be sure to stop and take in the sights (and dozens of easter eggs).
- You’ll find not one, but multiple props transported from Muppet*Vision 3D, including some of the shipping crates from the building. And for those who are fans of cranky old geezers, Statler and Wardolf’s chairs from the theater balcony are also inside.
- Always one to dance to the beat of his own drum, Gonzo started a new adventure, Gonzo’s Stunt School – Hollywood. You know it’s him because “The Great Gonzo” banner from the pre-show is nestled nearby, along with his stunt airplane.
- And when it’s time to shoot Gonzo out of a cannon, he’s got the one from Muppet*Vision that the penguins used to aim at Swedish Chef.
- For those looking for the dough, pizza boxes from the Hollywood institution PizzeRizzo are nearby.
- Bonus! The Mona Lisa from Mama Melrose has also found its way to the alley.
- Across the alley, The Squeakeasy shows that it was established in 1936, the same year that Jim Henson was born. There are also nearby fliers suggesting that someone has lost a bunny, because Bean Bunny ran away. There’s also laundry strung up outside the fire escape, featuring Fozzie’s bowtie, a PizzeRizzo apron, and a tour shirt for The Electric Mayhem.
- One of the biggest easter eggs, literally, is the “blast off” billboard advertising Pop Off. Fozzie once hid his Studebaker here in The Muppet Movie.
Muppet Labs Parking Garage
Bunsen and Beaker have been busy working in the Muppet Labs Automotive Division, so of course, they have some vehicles lying around.
- For those in need of a fast, small ride, the Interpol Car from Muppets Most Wanted has found a home in the parking garage.
- And if you really want to take Muppets Labs on the road, the fan-favorite Muppet Mobile Labs, which has been spotted in both EPCOT, Disney California Adventure, and Hong Kong Disneyland, is situated nearby.
On the Hollywood 101 Freeway
Your ride has arrived in style. When you’re not scream-singing the lyrics to the rockin’ music onboard, try to keep your eyes peeled for the Muppet sights.
- Whiz past World Wide Studios, the world-famous movie studio seen in The Muppet Movie.
- Is that…is that Rat Pizza? Yes, it is. The PizzeRizzo sign has found a new home alongside the 101.
- You might also spot a Waldo crossing, a loving nod to the Spirit of 3D.
- And of course, you can’t keep moving right along without an Obligatory Easter Egg.
Backstage at the Concert
Rock on!
- As you coast to a stop, there are two people who refuse to rock on: Statler and Waldorf. Your eyes do not deceive you, that really is Statler and Waldorf, and that really is the Statler and Waldorf from Muppet*Vision 3D.
- Another thing brought over is the tribute to Jim Henson that used to hang in the rafters in the pre-show. Now, the portrait of Jim Henson as a Muppet hangs over the edit end of the ride.
We hope you enjoy your rockin’, rollin’, totally groovalicious ride with The Muppets – and that you discover a funky new Muppet detail every time you visit!
