DVC Member Previews Announced for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Soarin' Across America

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Posted: Tuesday May 5, 2026 10:21am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Vacation Club Members will get previews to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin' Across America before both attractions officially open on May 26, 2026.

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Eligible Members with qualifying Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservations on specific event dates are automatically registered for the special experiences.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster priority access takes place May 24, while Soarin' Across America priority access occurs May 21.

Automatic Registration for Eligible Members

DVC Members do not need to sign up for priority access. Eligible Members with a qualifying Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation on the event dates are automatically registered.

Disney will send additional event details via email to registered Members. Those who qualify should watch their inbox for information about accessing the experiences.

DVC Preview Dates

Soarin' Across America: May 21, 2026

Takes place at EPCOT
Follows Annual Passholder previews on May 19-20

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: May 24, 2026

Takes place at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Follows Annual Passholder previews on May 21-23

Preview Timeline for Both Attractions

Both attractions feature staggered preview access for different guest groups before the May 26 public opening:

Soarin' Across America:

May 19-20: Annual Passholder previews
May 21: DVC Member priority access
May 26: Opens to all guests

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets:

May 21-23: Annual Passholder previews with virtual queue
May 24: DVC Member priority access
May 26: Opens to all guests

Qualifying Reservations Required

To be eligible for automatic registration, DVC Members must have a qualifying Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation on the specific event date:

May 21 reservation required for Soarin' Across America priority access
May 24 reservation required for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster priority access

Members staying at Walt Disney World Resorts during these dates should receive email confirmation with event details if they qualify.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Details

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets features Electric Mayhem performing five high-energy tracks:

"Song 2" – The Electric Mayhem
"Born To Be Wild" – The Electric Mayhem ft. Camilla the Chicken
"Love Rollercoaster" – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove
"Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)" – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard
"Walking on Sunshine" – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson

The attraction includes:

G-Force Records under Muppet management
Penguin audio engineers
"Can You Picture That?" in preshow and post-show
Psychedelic Stratocaster guitar with pink and rainbow colors
Celebrity cameos throughout queue and merchandise shop
Same 0 to 57 mph launch and inversions

Muppets will be taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Soarin' Across America Details

Soarin' Across America debuts at EPCOT on May 26 in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The new offering highlights natural beauty and iconic cityscapes with a new orchestration of the classic Soarin' musical theme.

Annual Passholders can experience Soarin' Across America during previews on May 19-20 by joining the standby queue during normal park operating hours, subject to capacity.

Soarin' Across America

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Disgruntled Walt2 minutes ago

Have they fixed the gash in Waldorf's head yet?

Disstevefan13 minutes ago

Like the majority of the things Imagineering creates and completes, things usually are NEVER released to guests or, like this, briefly releases to guests... It feels like to me, Imagineers are given busy work since they are getting paid anyway....

HMF4 minutes ago

Again, the area would likely have been far more expansive and likely still in place had Jim Henson lived at least a few more years.

Br0ckford8 minutes ago

Maybe not popular enough to continue dedicating an area to it, but just enough to cram them in a quickie referb to say, see still here, and put out some merchandise. Not sure monsters is that popular at this time either, but it will be new.

Brer Panther19 minutes ago

Well, I can't think of any other explanation. People have been suggesting an Electric Mayhem retheme of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster for a while before it was announced, and they announced it on the same day that they announced they were closing MuppetVision. Why did they close MuppetVision? Presumably because "the Muppets aren't popular anymore" or whatever... but if "the Muppets aren't popular anymore", why would they retheme another ride in the parks to them? Obviously removing Aerosmith was a bonus, but I'm sure there were other, more popular IPs they could have rethemed the attraction to. The Incredibles? Phineas and Ferb? There could've been a pitch to turn it into a Zootopia ride for all I know.

lightningtap34720 minutes ago

Really wish they did this for day guests and not just influencers.

HMF20 minutes ago

I famously certainly agree with that.

WondersOfLife23 minutes ago

I just realized something... We FINALLY got an actual legit muppets gift shop after SO MANY YEARS. That alone is a win.

Disstevefan129 minutes ago

Other than Iger, is there anyone else???? ;)

HMF37 minutes ago

I think he offended the administrators here judging by the fact that his url is often censored, not that I blame them.

Surferboy56743 minutes ago

One of the best opening ceremonies for a new attraction opening. Would have loved to be there.

WondersOfLife48 minutes ago

You must be fun at parties. Between this and zoogether, i'll take ALL of this.

Dranth55 minutes ago

Still catching up on all the posts about this but some random thoughts... If you are a big fan of Aerosmith or are some freak that hates the Muppets, I understand why this might disappoint you but for everyone else, I don't get it unless you are actively comparing this to MV3D. In that case, yes, this stinks, but this isn't a direct replacement and by making that comparison you are just ensuring you will always be disappointed. 10000% MV3D should have never closed, and maybe I am wrong, but it just feels like a bunch of people are so angry/upset/irritated over it that they are projecting those feelings onto this project. This should be compared to old RNRC, not MV3D and when you do that, it is an improvement over what we had. Preshow is better, ride is the same and I guess more cutouts is something. Yes, the music changed, but I don't think that will bother most people. Now they just need to drop the villains show and move some things around to make room for a new Muppets Great Movie Ride next door and this area will be good to go.