Disney has released a 25-second video giving the first look at the new preshow for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in action.
The clip shows the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter and the penguin audio engineers inside G-Force Records, with Scooter's movement drawing immediate attention.
The attraction opens for Annual Passholder previews on May 21, with the public opening on May 26, 2026.
The clip demonstrates the range and fluidity of the Scooter Audio-Animatronics figure, created using motion-capture technology from the actual Scooter Muppet. The figure moves with a naturalness and expressiveness that goes beyond typical Audio-Animatronics work.
The standout moment comes at the end of the clip, where Scooter faints and drops to the floor. The movement is fluid, expressive, and unmistakably Muppet in character, capturing the physical comedy that has defined the character for decades.
The clip also gives a look at the penguin audio engineers at work in the control booth alongside Scooter. The penguins add an immediate layer of Muppet absurdity to the otherwise authentic recording studio environment, delivering on the promise of G-Force Records under new Muppet management.
Disney previously revealed that the Scooter figure was built and programmed using motion-capture data recorded from the actual Scooter Muppet. The 25-second clip demonstrates why that approach was worth the effort.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens for Annual Passholder previews on May 21, just days away. DVC Member priority access follows on May 24, with the public opening on May 26, 2026.
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