DVC Member Previews for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin’ Across America

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Disney Vacation Club Members are getting exclusive early access to not one but two of Walt Disney World’s biggest attraction openings of 2026. DVC member previews have been announced for both Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin’ Across America — and the best part is that eligible Members don’t need to do a thing to sign up. Registration is automatic.

Both attractions officially open to all guests on May 26, 2026. DVC Members with qualifying resort hotel reservations on the preview dates get in ahead of the crowd. Here’s the full breakdown of dates, requirements, and what you’ll experience at each attraction.

Quick Summary

• DVC Member previews announced for both Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin’ Across America
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster DVC preview: May 24, 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Soarin’ Across America DVC preview: May 21, 2026, at EPCOT
• Both attractions open to the general public on May 26, 2026
• No registration needed — eligible Members with qualifying resort reservations are automatically registered
• Disney will send event details by email to registered Members
• A qualifying Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation on the specific event date is required

How Automatic Registration Works

This is one of the smoothest perk setups Disney has offered for DVC Members. You don’t need to go looking for a registration link or log into a portal at a specific time. If you have a qualifying Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation on the event date, you’re automatically registered.

Disney will send additional event details via email to registered Members. So if you’re staying at a Walt Disney World resort on May 21 or May 24, check your inbox — if you’re eligible, the details will come to you. Members who qualify should watch for that email confirmation closely, as it will include specifics about how to access the experiences.

Preview Dates and Locations

Soarin’ Across America — May 21, 2026 at EPCOT

DVC Member priority access to Soarin’ Across America takes place on May 21 at EPCOT. This puts DVC Members in line right after Annual Passholders, who get their previews on May 19 and 20. To qualify for this date, you need a Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation for May 21.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets — May 24, 2026 at Hollywood Studios

DVC Member priority access to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is on May 24 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Annual Passholders ride this attraction during a virtual queue preview from May 21–23, and DVC Members get their dedicated day on May 24. A qualifying resort reservation for May 24 is required.

Full Preview Timeline for Both Attractions

Here’s how the complete preview schedule stacks up for both attractions before the May 26 public opening.

Soarin’ Across America preview timeline: May 19–20 for Annual Passholders (standby queue, no registration), May 21 for DVC Members (automatic with qualifying resort reservation), then May 26 opens to all guests.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets preview timeline: May 21–23 for Annual Passholders (virtual queue with three daily distribution times), May 24 for DVC Members (automatic with qualifying resort reservation), then May 26 opens to all guests.

What You’ll Experience at Each Attraction

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

The Electric Mayhem takes over G-Force Records and rocks you through the same thrilling 0 to 57 mph launch in 2.8 seconds, two roll-over loops, and one corkscrew. The soundtrack features five tracks: “Song 2,” “Born To Be Wild” featuring Camilla the Chicken, “Love Rollercoaster” featuring Jennifer Hudson and Questlove, “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)” featuring Def Leppard, and “Walking on Sunshine” featuring Kelly Clarkson.

New features include the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Scooter, penguin audio engineers running the studio, a preshow featuring “Can You Picture That?,” a psychedelic Stratocaster guitar, and celebrity cameos throughout the ride queue and merchandise shop.

Soarin’ Across America

Soarin’ Across America debuts at EPCOT as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The new film takes riders on a simulated hang gliding journey over America’s natural landscapes and iconic city skylines, with a new orchestration of the classic Soarin’ musical theme. The beloved hang glider ride mechanics — the suspension, the scents, the wide curved screen — all remain exactly as you remember them.

Are You Eligible?

Eligibility is tied directly to your resort reservation dates. If you’re a DVC Member and you have a qualifying Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation on May 21, you’ll be automatically registered for the Soarin’ Across America DVC preview. If your reservation covers May 24, you’ll be auto-registered for the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster preview.

Both require staying on-property at a Walt Disney World resort during the event date. Members should keep an eye on their email — Disney will send the event details and access instructions to eligible Members directly. If you don’t get an email and you believe you qualify, contact DVC Member Services to verify your eligibility.

These DVC member previews are a meaningful perk for Members who are already planning a Walt Disney World trip around late May. If your vacation dates haven’t been locked in yet, building your trip around May 21 or May 24 is a straightforward way to maximize this benefit and get first access to two of the most anticipated attraction openings of the year.

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