Rizzo the Rat will run a pizzeria at Disney's Hollywood Studios

click to enlarge Rizzo the Rat will run a pizzeria at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Photo courtesy muppet.wikia.com
It's generally frowned upon to have rats in the kitchen, but in this case, we might make an exception.

Rizzo the Rat, Gonzo's tough-talking, Brooklyn accent-wielding, sharp-witted rodent sidekick Muppet will finally get his front-and-center moment when PizzeRizzo takes over the current Toy Story-themed Pizza Planet space in Disney's Hollywood Studios in the fall.

It's not much of a stretch to think of Rizzo in the back making pies — those of you who grew up in the '80s might remember a plastic Happy Meal toy of Rizzo driving a pizza-shaped tricycle — so we'll look forward to the casual Italian-American menu and a booth right under the air-conditioning vent after standing in line for two hours to ride the Rock 'N' Roller Coaster.
click to enlarge Rizzo the Rat will run a pizzeria at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Image courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort

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