The rumors are now confirmed: Chuck E. Cheese is no longer the only rat to own a pizza joint! The Muppets Courtyard (home of Muppet*Vision 3D) at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios is getting a Muppety restaurant called PizzeRizzo.
The announcement appeared on the Disney Parks Blog. According to that post:
Rizzo The Rat owns and operates the pizzeria, where guests can grab a pizza pie and a cold drink. Enjoy a casual Italian-American dining experience in a whole new way, through the eyes of the lovable, wisecracking Muppet.
Walt Disney Imagineering hid hints of Rizzo, his extended family and friends who have visited PizzeRizzo over the years throughout the two-story quick-service location. In addition to the expansive indoor and outdoor seating area, guests will be able to dine in a “cheesy” banquet room, or take five in a special booth designated just for Rizzo’s celebrity friends.
Intriguing! In these uncertain times, it’s hard not to think of this as Disney casting a vote of confidence in the appeal of the Muppet characters and their future at the parks. And I’m sure I’m the only Muppet fan right now whose head is filled with images of animatronic Muppet rats bringing me pizza. It’s a magical thought. No onions on mine, please, Rizzo.
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by Ryan Roe – Ryan@ToughPigs.com
