 Several types of new and old music are used in the show . Older songs are given a modern remix with a pop / rock arrangement . Guests are able to send text messages after the show requesting songs from the DJ 's playlist . About 20 songs are used in the show , including On the Floor by Jennifer Lopez , Moves like Jagger by Maroon 5 , The Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga , Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO , and Livin ' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi . The music relates to each segment . For example , Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna , Sweet Dreams by Beyonce Knowles , and Empire State of Mind by Jay @-@ Z are played during " Land Travel " . Come Sail Away by Styx is played during " Sea Travel " and E.T. by Katy Perry is played during " Space Travel " . Top Thrill Dragster 's theme song , Ready to Go by Republica , is also played during " Space Travel " . 
