BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 From WDWNT... Quote RUMOR: Pizza Planet at Hollywood Studios to Become Muppets Restaurant? Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing January 11th, 2016. If no further information was provided, we would assume this has something to do with the construction of the Star Wars themed land, but the restaurant is scheduled to re-open in late 2016. So… are the Muppets moving in? Provided Muppetvision 3-D is staying, it would make sense to finally turn this establishment into a Muppets themed restaurant, as originally intended back in 1991. With a refurbishment this long and an entire Toy Story Land being built on the other side of the park, it makes little sense for it to return as a Toy Story-themed eatery. While it may not be a Muppets re-theme, something is definitely happening to Pizza Planet in 2016. We have no solid details at this time, but stay tuned for more on this as it develops. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/11/rumor-pizza-planet-at-hollywood-studios-to-become-muppets-restaurant/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Interesting rumor. It conflicts with the rumor I heard that Muppet Vision was going to be leveled. It does make sense that they would re-theme this restaurant, but I'm not sure about the Muppets part. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 A rumor no more! Quote Fri, July 15, 2016 PizzeRizzo Opening This Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by Rachel Bshero, Food & Beverage Marketing Communications Coordinator Pizza lovers, rejoice! PizzeRizzo will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location. 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. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more delicious details about PizzeRizzo! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/07/pizzerizzo-opening-this-fall-at-disneys-hollywoodstudios/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Yaaaaaay!!! More Muppets. Now they can knock down that lame Star Tours and expand MuppetLand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuke 16 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 A Rizzo or zany Muppet themed table service was originally slated for MGM Studios' opening in '89. It became Mama Melrose due to costs. The idea for was for the rats to be running the place just out of sight. The rats scurrying overhead in the rafters, holes in the wall, smokey explosions and other noises from the Swedish Chef in the kitchen, menu variety, etc. were all supposed to entertain and allude to the obvious. I was happy for the announcement but sad to assume from the descriptions that it's not going to be on par with the original concept. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I think I'm one of the few people who are not really into the muppets... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Beckers, I'm not really into the Muppets either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'm not a muppet person either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Kelly, Gwen, Beckers, not Muppet People? I bet you kick dogs and take change out of tip jars also ! I thought everyone loved Muppets! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I don't love the Muppets either. I don't hate them, but I am not a fan. However, it's OK with me if they want to theme a restaurant after a rat. DHS needs more than Toy Story and Star Wars. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 12 hours ago, Travisma said: Kelly, Gwen, Beckers, not Muppet People? I bet you kick dogs and take change out of tip jars also ! I thought everyone loved Muppets! I love the Muppets! Well... not the reboot show they recently put out, but all the other stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I love the Muppets! Well... not the reboot show they recently put out, but all the other stuff. I'm with you. Loved the original. Tried watching the reboot, but couldn't get into it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 4 hours ago, momof3kids-Yvonne said: I'm with you. Loved the original. Tried watching the reboot, but couldn't get into it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk It was better than no Muppets. Of course ABC didn't really give it a chance to catch on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 15 hours ago, Travisma said: It was better than no Muppets. Of course ABC didn't really give it a chance to catch on. True, although I wasn't a big fan of the format. Agree that we need more Muppets. The old variety show version was great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 It opens November 18th. Muppets-Themed Eatery, PizzeRizzo to Open November 18 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by Rachel Bshero, Food & Beverage Marketing Communications Coordinator PizzeRizzo – the classic family pizzeria owned by Rizzo – will open in Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 18. While enjoying personal-sized pies, guests will find décor inspired by Rizzo, as well as his extended family and friends who have visited PizzeRizzo over the years throughout the two-story eatery. Be sure to head upstairs to Rizzo’s Deluxe Supreme Banquet Hall, where there’s a wedding reception already in progress; join the party and show off your best moves under the disco ball to the world’s greatest party playlist! I also have mouthwatering menu details to share! Entrees are served with a side Caesar salad, and include personal-sized Pizza Pies, available in four varieties—vegetable, pepperoni, meat lovers and cheese, as well as a Meatball Sub. If you’re looking for a lighter option, the Antipasto Salad features a bed of Romaine lettuce piled high with tomatoes, Mozzarella, Kalamata olives, ham, pepperoni, salami and Balsamic Vinaigrette. For dessert, indulge in traditional Italian sweets like Cannoli and Tiramisu. Specialty drinks will also be available, including a non-alcoholic Peach Bellini, and a Wildberry-Basil Lemonade Limoncello in addition to beer and wine for adults. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/10/muppets-themed-eatery-pizzerizzo-to-open-november-18-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I hope they have decent crust, that makes or breaks a pizza place. Most pizza at amusement parks have that thick, easy to hold, cardboard type crust. I will definitely have to give it a try, even if it's just for the Muppet ambiance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 This all looks/sounds spiffy, but if they don't up their game on the pizza, it may end up being all fluff and no substance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 35 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: This all looks/sounds spiffy, but if they don't up their game on the pizza, it may end up being all fluff and no substance. It did not escape my notice that the menu for this "new' restaurant looks virtually identical to the one it replaced, right down to the limited choices between pizza and meatball subs. I do not have a good feeling about the pizza game being upped. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 minute ago, Tri-Circle-D said: It did not escape my notice that the menu for this "new' restaurant looks virtually identical to the one it replaced, right down to the limited choices between pizza and meatball subs. I do not have a good feeling about the pizza game being upped. TCD Well that stinks... I wonder if it'll be that crowded since it's kind of out of the way now in a dead end area. And to get off track, have you seen the newer HS maps that show trees/green space where they have closed off the construction areas? Tri-Circle-D 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 14 minutes ago, Travisma said: Well that stinks... I wonder if it'll be that crowded since it's kind of out of the way now in a dead end area. And to get off track, have you seen the newer HS maps that show trees/green space where they have closed off the construction areas? It's going to be crowded. It's new and novel. Pizza Planet was always crowded, and everyone is going to want to come and see the rat. I hope I'm wrong about the pizza, but I doubt it. Even though they've rethemed this restaurant, it's still a WDW quick serve restaurant, and all the ones that serve pizza serve the same kind of pizza. All of the crust is premade in some central location, and then shipped out to these places. I don't expect anything different here. No, I haven't seen the new DHS maps. I'll have to pick one up the next time I'm there. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I always thought that the pizza I ate at Pizza Planet was horrible. It doesn't seem like I have anything to look forward to now with the new place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Well, it soft opened yesterday, and GDF's boyfriend was there and already posted his review: http://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/pizzerizzo-review-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ Spoiler alert: The pizza and meatball subs are exactly the same as what they served when it was Pizza Planet. They even reused the photos of the Pizza Planet pizzas for the menu. Oh well. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 It's Phil the Mom of the groom? Or is Bill? Or are the Muppets making a social statement? LOL. Sent from my LG-V930 using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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