Walt Disney World has reopened additional park reservation availability for Annual Passholders hoping to attend preview days for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That matters because park availability can determine whether a preview attempt is possible at all.
If you plan to visit during the preview window, it helps to understand both the reservation update and the virtual queue process. Together, those two systems will determine access.
Additional Hollywood Studios Reservations Are Now Available
Disney has added more Disney’s Hollywood Studios park reservations for Annual Passholders on key preview dates for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Dates that were previously full are showing availability again, giving Passholders another chance to book this limited preview period.
Demand has been high, and Hollywood Studios is already drawing strong interest because of other new offerings. For anyone hoping to attend, the first step is clear: check current park pass availability and book a Hollywood Studios reservation if one is open.
Why These Dates Matter
Annual Passholder previews are scheduled for May 21, 22, and 23. Interest is especially high because those dates overlap with the debut of the new The Mandalorian and Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on May 22.
That overlap likely explains why reservations became more competitive. Guests interested in either experience may be trying to visit on the same days, increasing demand for Hollywood Studios reservations.
For Passholders, it is a useful reminder that reservation demand can rise quickly when multiple new offerings open at once.
How the Virtual Queue Works for Passholders
A park reservation alone does not guarantee access to the preview. Passholders must also join the virtual queue for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, with multiple distribution times each preview day.
The virtual queue is expected to open at three different times:
- 7 a.m. for Passholders with a Disney’s Hollywood Studios reservation
- 11 a.m. for Passholders with a reservation to any Walt Disney World theme park
- 3 p.m. for all Passholders, even without a park reservation
This setup gives several groups a chance to join, but the earliest access goes to those with a Hollywood Studios reservation. That makes a park pass especially valuable for guests who want the strongest chance at riding during previews.
A Passholder with a Hollywood Studios reservation can try at 7 a.m. and may still have later chances if space remains. Someone without that reservation may need to wait for the afternoon release.
What Passholders Should Do Next
If you want to attend a preview, check two things right away: park pass availability and your My Disney Experience setup. Make sure your Annual Pass is linked, your party is connected, and your app is updated before preview day.
It is also smart to plan for high demand. Preview access is limited, and added reservations may not remain available for long.
Conclusion
The return of more Annual Passholder reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios gives some guests another chance to visit during the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets preview period. Still, booking the park is only part of the process. Passholders also need to understand the virtual queue windows and prepare early. If this preview is a priority for your next Disney World visit, acting quickly and planning ahead will improve your chances.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
