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Food Rocks

Former Audio-Animatronic show at Epcot

Former Audio-Animatronic show at Epcot

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Food Rocks was an attraction at Epcot's The Land pavilion presented by Nestlé in the Walt Disney World Resort. The attraction, a musical stage show, with audio-animatronic figures, opened on March 26, 1994. The attraction closed on January 3, 2004 and replaced by Soarin'.

Synopsis

The show was themed as a benefit concert for good nutrition hosted by Fūd Wrapper, who was voiced by real-life rapper Tone Lōc. However, the show was continually interrupted by the Excess, a junk food heavy metal band that detests nutrition. In the end, The Excess lost their power as Wrapper exclaimed, "No power? You guys have been unplugged! There's plenty of foods out there that are good to eat, but remember, always eat in moderation."

The Audio-Animatronic characters were food items with human features. The music was based on popular songs by well-known performers, with lyrics adapted to the topic of nutrition. For example, the song "Good Nutrition" by "the Peach Boys" was based on the song "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys. Five of these acts used the voices of the parodied musicians themselves: Tone Lōc, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, the Pointer Sisters, and Chubby Checker. The only character who was not an animatronic was "Chubby Cheddar", who appeared as a silhouetted projection on the center stage wall. The lead singer for "the Refrigerator Police" (a parody of the Police) was a repurposed version of the Mr. Dairy Goods animatronic from Kitchen Kabaret. Many of the characters returned for the finale.

Tina Turner was offered a role as "Tina Tuna", a tuna that would sing a song called "What's Meat Got to Go with It" (a parody of "What's Love Got to Do with It"), but Turner declined the offer.

History

Food Rocks debuted inside The Land pavilion at Epcot Center on March 26, 1994. It replaced the former audio-animatronic show Kitchen Kabaret.

Music acts

ActSongFictional group/artistParody of
1We'll Make It Count in the KitchenThe U-tensils (Possibly a spoof of U2)Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody"
2Good NutritionThe Peach BoysThe Beach Boys - "Good Vibrations"
3Every Bite You TakeRefrigerator PoliceThe Police - "Every Breath You Take"
4High FiberPita GabrielPeter Gabriel - "Sledgehammer" (voiced by Jess Harnell)
5Always Read the WrapperFūd WrapperTone Lōc - "Funky Cold Medina"
6Just Keep It LeanThe Sole of Rock 'n' RollCher - "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)"
7Tutti FruttiRichardCover song (with lyrical changes), Little Richard (name parodied)
8Vegetables are Good for YouNeil MoussakaNeil Sedaka - "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"
9Let's ExerciseChubby CheddarChubby Checker - "The Twist"
10We Love JunkThe ExcessOriginal song written for the show
11Just a Little BitThe Get-the-Point SistersAretha Franklin - "Respect" (song parodied), The Pointer Sisters (name parodied)
12Choose Before You ChewEntire Cast (minus Neil Moussaka, and Chubby Cheddar)Queen - "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Reprise)

References

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References

  1. (April 17, 1994). "Update on EPCOT". The San Bernardino County Sun.
  2. "Food Rocks".
  3. (28 April 2018). "The History of Kitchen Kabaret and Food Rocks - Expedition Epcot".
  4. (28 April 2018). "The History of Kitchen Kabaret and Food Rocks - Expedition Epcot".
  5. (August 11, 2016). "Disney Extinct Attractions: Epcot's Tastiest Shows".
  6. Tuckey, Tammy. (24 July 2020). "TTTS: Interview with Creative Team for the 25th Anniversary of "FOOD ROCKS"".
  7. "Food Rocks - Epcot Archives".
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