Ep. 359 - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets

About this episode

The episode features a behind-the-scenes look at the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets with insights from special guests.

This week on Beyond the Mouse , we welcomes two special guests for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most exciting additions to Disney's Hollywood Studios : Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets ! Joining the show are Dani Iglesias from The Muppets Studio and Justin DeTolla from Walt Disney Imagineering . Together, they pull back the curtain on how the beloved coaster was transformed into a Muppet-fueled rock-and-roll adventure. From crafting the attraction’s story and selecting its unforgettable soundtrack to bringing celebrity cameos into the experience, Dani and Justin share the creative process behind making this wild new ride a reality. Plus, hear stories from development, collaboration between Imagineering and The Muppets Studio, and what fans should keep an eye out for on their next ride through the chaos. Whether you're a lifelong Muppet fan, a theme park enthusiast, or just curious how Disney attractions come to life, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts…

People in this episode

Guests: Dani Iglesias, Justin DeTolla

Topics covered

• Disney attractions
• Muppets
• theme parks
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
• Imagineering
• behind-the-scenes

Keywords

• Disney
• Muppets
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
• Imagineering
• theme park
• attraction development
• celebrity cameos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Muppets Studio, Walt Disney Imagineering

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