Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Sunset Blvd, Disney's Hollywood Studios

Main Details
Park Disney's Hollywood Studios
Land Sunset Blvd
Ride Type Steel Launched Looping Roller Coaster
Restraint Overhead restraint
Thrill Level High
Pre-Show
Post-Show
Gift Shop

Queue Details
Disney Genie+
Lightning Lane Purchase
FastPass+
FastPass+ Demand High
Standby Line
Standby Wait High
Single Rider Line
Interactive
Rider Switch
Indoor Queue
Outdoor Queue
Comfort Level Low

Ride System
On-Board Audio

Restrictions
Height Req. 48"
Frightening Kids

Photography
On Ride Photo

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"Totally Awesome!!" 7 years ago by Christmaelle

After a mediocre experience with riding Magic Kingdom's "Space Mountain" I was really scared to go on this ride. It's a mental debate with what rides I will force myself to ride. But the ride was great. I don't know why everyone prefers Space Mountain. This ride was smooth and the music was enjoyable and the whole experience beginning to end was a music filled adventure. My sister who doesn't really like roller coasters highly enjoyed this ride. If you're ever in Hollywood Studios I would highly suggest this ride. It's so much fun and you won't regret it!

"Totally Awesome!!" 7 years ago by Christmaelle

After a mediocre experience with riding Magic Kingdom's "Space Mountain" I was really scared to go on this ride. It's a mental debate with what rides I will force myself to ride. But the ride was great. I don't know why everyone prefers Space Mountain. This ride was smooth and the music was enjoyable and the whole experience beginning to end was a music filled adventure. My sister who doesn't really like roller coasters highly enjoyed this ride. If you're ever in Hollywood Studios I would highly suggest this ride. It's so much fun and you won't regret it!

"Packs a musical punch!" 8 years ago by Lyna

I have been on this particular ride too many times to count! From the moment you walk into the area to the moment you walk out this coaster leaves you with a feeling of rush and excitement! The outside is littered with decorations of musical instruments, and statues and remnants of the famous band Aerosmith. Everything is thoughtfully done with Disney's special attention to detail and design. All the waiting rooms are decorated with all things musical like rhinestones and posters of recent stars! The storyline is both funny and special, adding more to the fun! The rollercoaster itself is unbelievable! It starts off with an screeching countdown , "3.......2.......1!" and then blasts forward with a rush of speed. Music from the band plays as you travel across Hollywood from above. The rollercoaster is perfect, complete with twists and turns and drops! This is why the "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith" is definitely one of my top roller-coasters for Hollywood Studios!

"The Rockin' Rollercoaster" 11 years ago by Sarah (fairybuzz)

RNRC is a Vekoma LSM launch coaster with 3 inversions. Of course with a disney Twist! Alone this ride wouldn't be much. There is one just like it in europe called X-press (formerly superman when it was Six flags holland). However the ride adds some pluses that make it more unique. And Aerosmith of course one of my favorite bands and this is how I found out about them. You meet the band in their Sound studio after taking a "tour" of Geforce records (where you see props and memorabilia) The band is in a giving mood and invites everyone to the concert they will be heading out to in a few minutes. They need to get you to the concert as fast as possible, and therefore they order a "super Stretch" limo. the next room you see an ally in LA (uh oh) but its ok because It seems to be a rich neighborhood. the ride vehicles are nicely themed '58 or so Caddy convertibles, that pull in fast from around the bend. As you climb in look for the little logos on silver plaques lining the "doorways". they're cute, and also for Rollercoaster enthusiasts, look at the little word vekoma printed on each wheel. the unique aspect starts immediately as you hear the radio blaring to life (sometimes startlingly) while you turn left into the launching part of the alley. You can see a cute traffic sign with some corney traffic reports like "All Lanes jammed so jam it!" You hear the band warming up on the live broadcast and then a countdown (sometimes) and the car peals out with a tire squeal. The ride itself isn't as well themed as the rest of it, but the music can make up for that. Playing Aerosmith songs like Love in an elevator, Walk this way, 9 lives, F.I.N.E. (F*cked up insecure Neurotic and emotional, yeah lets not say that in the park), and sweet emotion. (all cleaned up of course). they mix it up and sometimes play multiple song fragments. One of them says Love in a roller coaster at the end. The scenery is mostly plywood cutouts of famous hollywood landmarks like the sign, that donut shop, and a couple of street signs showing corkscrews and the location of the civic center which I guess is where the concert is. Its not usual disney level but to be honest it goes by fast and no one really expects animatronics on a rollercoaster cept for everest and thunder mountain and the matterhorn (ok im gonna shut up). It's the only inverting coaster in WDW and the only coaster in DHS. They did a better job with it than California screamin' and It has more inversions. I've also noticed at times like on most Vekoma coasters, It's hard to keep your head from bouncing back and fourth on the shoulder restraint but hey it kinda works with the music anyway right? Vekoma for people who don't know is a rollercoaster company responsible for all thos boomerang coasters that lift you backwards then drop you through some loops then reverse. (Sidewinder at hershey etc) and those SLC coasters like serial Thriller, Mind Eraser, That one at moreys pier, etc.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for refurbishment Jan 08, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for refurbishment Feb 21, 2023 to May 25, 2023

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed due to technical issues (reopening TBA) Jan 01, 2021 to Jan 05, 2021

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for refurbishment Oct 27, 2016 to Nov 09, 2016

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for refurbishment May 15, 2010 to May 20, 2010

Description

Walt Disney World's first looping rollercoaster, Rock 'n' RollerCoaster starring Aerosmmith put the studios on the map as the place to go for thrills. Featuring 3 inversions, a high-speed launch system, and onboard syncronised audio, with a storyline - this is no ordinary coaster.

Details

FASTPASS: Yes
Height/Age Requirement: At least 48" tall

Track Length 3,403 feet
Total Building 68,131 sq. feet. "Soundstage 15"
Building Volume Over 3.7 million cubic feet
Inversions 2 roll-over loops and one corkscrew
Preshow Time 2 minutes
Ride Cycle Time 3:12 minutes
Limo Capacity 24 guests
Limos Cycling on track 4, with 1 spare
Maximum Speed of Limo 57 mph in 2.8 seconds
Number of Speakers per Limo 120
Audio 5 separate audio scores synchronized to the ride
Total Number of Speakers in Attraction Over 900
Watts of Audio Amplifier Outlet Power Over 32,000
Height Requirement 48 inches
Launch Catapults you approx. 200 feet
G Force Between 4 and 5 entering first inversion

On Board Audio Tracks
Here are the 5 cars and the sound tracks that plays in each

1. 9 Lives
2. Sweet Emotion
3. Back in the Saddle and Dude Looks Like a Lady
4. Love in an Elevator and Walk This Way
5. Young Lust, F.I.N.E and "Love In A Roller Coaster" ("Love In An Elevator")

PLUS the reserve audio track that can be used on any car in the event of a failure.
6. What Kind of Love are You On?"

There is no single CD available yet with all of these sound tracks on. However, the tracks are available on already released Aerosmith CDs. (Note that the original singles on the albums are not the exact versions heard on the ride, but are very close). The following CDs contain the tracks.

Big Ones
Nine Lives
Greatest Hits
Pump

The disc jockey "broadcasting live" from the Aerosmith concert at the beginning of the ride is none other than Uncle Joe Benson, one of Los Angeles' most popular classic rock jocks.

License Plates

Each car has a unique license plate with a great line

1. 1QKLIMO
2. UGOGIRL
3. BUHBYE
4. 2FAST4U
5. H8TRFFC

G Force Records Lobby

The following record titles are found in the lobby area.

0 to 60
The 3 Second Flats

Jammin'
The LA Freeways

I'll Wait For You
The Moms and Pops

Chicken Exit
The Scaredy Cats

9th Symphony in E-Ride Major
Composed by Ludwig von Whitenuckle

Rockin' the Ride Away
The Highway Cruisers

Interesting Details

The queue line is themed to G-Force records, a fictional record company that was started in the 1930s. G-Force was know for attracting the music elite and became a growing force in the industry. Things however took a turn for the worse on Halloween 1939. While throwing a party at the neighboring Hollywood Tower Hotel (Tower of Terror), a strange incident occurred and five hotel guests disappeared. The hotel was abandoned and G-Force fell on hard times. When
the Hollywood Tower Hotel reopened, G-Force too began to re-emerge and rebuilt the existing studio, adding a giant Stratocaster as it's icon. Today at G-Force many of the top recording stars can be found using the state of the art facilities. [Thanks CastMbr98]

Each of the train's license plates has a Hidden Mickey, the small Mickey Mouse insignia that designers put on a ride. To make it more interesting, each Imagineer took a train and put their birthday on the plate.

The ride takes you through several of Los Angeles' icons, such as the Hollywood sign and the giant doughnut. Apparently, you can follow the exact path of the roller coaster on a map and get from the old NBC studios to the concert hall.

When Aerosmith came to town to preview the coaster, Steve Tyler and Joe Perry rode it 12 times in a row. They also asked for -- and got -- several changes made to the recording studio preshow that duplicates the band's setup. The guitars, they said, go here.

Attraction Entrance: On Sunset Boulevard, near Tower of Terror. At 40 feet tall, the larger-than-life electric guitar that marquees the facade of "G-Force Records" has a neck which morphs into a scale-model coaster track and extends 320 feet to the entrance arch.

Pre-opening Information
(Gathered prior to official announcements)

3 Inversion elements including
Rollover (80ft high and composed of 2 inversions).
Corkscrew.

Rock-n-Roller Coaster will officially open in July 1999, expect soft opens before, as early as April 1999

Linear induction Motor Launch System (LIM).
Launches the car from 0 - 55mph in 2.8 seconds.

Launch takes place from another building infront of the main building.

Rumours now suggest this may be a LSM launch system. (Like the one used on Superman: The Escape.

Track manufactured by Vekoma. Vekoma were also responsible for the awesome track at Disneyland Paris Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and Phantom Manor.

A dedicated test track was built for Rock n Roller at Vekoma's factory in Vlodrop, The Netherlands. It was being tested in June 1998.

On-board sound for each passenger.

As with Space Mountain Paris, each seat has its own audio system.
2 Tweeters per seat, 2 Mid bass drivers per seat, 1 Subwoofer under the seat, Sound track can vary it's timing and speed as it moves through the ride.

Each car has it's own laptop PC providing the digital audio and control signals. The soundtrack is stored on solid state compact flash cards. The audio software, "Digital Sound Source and Sequencer", is custom written by Walt Disney Imagineering.

Audio sound track to be performed by Aerosmith (Previously rumoured to be Hanson).

Ride is positioned to the left of Sunset Boulevard (if looking towards Tower of Terror).

You can see the track from the left side elevator on Tower of Terror.

The track is also visible from the Backstage Tram Tour, just by the new animation building.

The ride is being built on a former Cast member parking lot.

The entrance was rumoured to be along Sunset or near to The Voyage of the Little Mermaid - Confirmed to be on Sunset.

Story Line is that you and the band are late for the concert, so you step aboard an out-of-control limo!

From Disney Magazine. "The idea behind the ride is that you've just stepped into a recording studio where a famous band is rehearsing for an awards show. Suddenly, the group's harried manager rushes in and announces that the band is running late. The members refuse to go to the show unless their loyal fans go too. 'So, 24 at a time,' chimes in lead designer Jim Shull, 'we pile you, the fans, into an enormous stretch limo - and you're off."

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Sunset Blvd, Disney's Hollywood Studios