Walt Disney World has introduced a new music overlay to the Alien Swirling Saucers ride, featuring Taylor Swift’s song I Knew It I Knew You in an instrumental version. This update is part of Lilypad’s Jams, which connects the Toy Story characters Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear with a new frog-shaped smart tablet character named Lilypad. The attraction now plays a remix of existing Toy Story classics alongside brand-new songs created specifically for this overlay. Imagineers collaborated with Nashville musicians to create an energetic soundtrack blending pop, country, EDM, and alt-rock genres. While the instrumental version of Swift’s song was chosen likely due to rights considerations, some critics feel it lacks the energy needed to transform the ride experience. The overlay is expected to be permanent if well-received by guests and ties into the promotion for Toy Story 5 on Disney+.
Key Points:
- The new Alien Swirling Saucers overlay features an instrumental version of Taylor Swift’s song I Knew It I Knew You from Toy Story 5.
- Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet character, is the new musical maestro connecting friends and remixing tunes across various genres.
- Imagineers traveled to Nashville to work with world-class musicians for the all-new soundtrack blending pop, country, EDM, and alt-rock styles.
- The attraction overlay was opened on September 25, 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of Lilypad’s Jams experience.