D Heckle Guests Aboard Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets
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Key Points:
- Disney has released a new preview video for the upcoming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring the return of beloved audio-animatronic characters Statler and Waldorf from MuppetVision 3-D.
- In the video, Statler and Waldorf heckle guests as they race to an Electric Mayhem concert, including a joke referencing their iconic lines from the original MuppetVision 3-D attraction, which closed in 2025.
- Statler and Waldorf have been a cultural staple since their 1975 debut on The Muppet Show and were a key part of the original MuppetVision 3-D attraction, known for their sharp humor and memorable quotes.
- The new attraction also includes recycled audio-animatronics from MuppetVision, such as the penguin orchestra now serving as audio technicians, alongside a newly created figure of Scooter.
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26.