Permit filed for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster refurbishment at Walt Disney World

Feb 12, 2024 in "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith"

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed for refurbishment February 2024

Posted: Monday February 12, 2024 9:06am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Permits have now been filed for the lengthy refurbishment of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

Rock' 'n Roller Coaster closed to begin its refurbishment on January 6, 2024

The Aerosmith-themed rollercoaster closure began on January 8, 2024, and a Disney spokesperson has told WDWMAGIC that it will reopen in the summer of 2024. Disney has also confirmed that the closure is a routine refurbishment, and no changes will be made to the theme.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed for refurbishment February 2024

A permit has been filed for the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster project with Adena Corporation. Adena has worked on several Disney projects, including TRON Lightcycle Run and recent work on the EPCOT redevelopment. Adena was also the contractor on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's three-month-long refurbishment in the first half of 2023.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed for refurbishment February 2024

Disney's official website states, "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is currently closed for refurbishment. Please check back here for updates."

Based on last year's refurbishment, we can expect Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to reopen before the busy summer season, which begins in late May.

The ride has been experiencing extended downtimes in recent years, and this refurbishment likely addresses some of those issues and continues the progress made in 2023.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster ride vehicle

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Surferboy56725 days ago

https://blogmickey.com/2024/07/rock-n-roller-coaster-returns-from-refurbishment-with-updated-lighting-effects-improved-ride-system-pre-show-changes-and-more/

Lilofan25 days ago

When we were at MGM in 2007, we rode RnR then we could hardly exit the building through the gift shop. Many guests were lined up in the narrow exit hallway and the shop was full of guests. The CM advised Steven Tyler and his lady friend were soon to be finished with their ride and soon to be entering the gift shop. We saw them both looking at some T shirts, many were cheering some screaming and Steven took it all in smiling throughout. He was certainly high on life.

Minnie198625 days ago

Yes, I just confirmed by calling. I got confused because a cast member on the chat service told me that it wasn't. Thank you!!

wdwmagic25 days ago

It currently has a 55 minute wait according to My Disney Experience, so it is certainly open.

Minnie198625 days ago

Has anyone at the parks actually seen it running today? According to the Disney website, it's still open and has no official reopen date.

Surferboy56725 days ago

I’ve heard they removed the song dude looks like a lady from the coaster. I’ve only heard it from one person and not anywhere else. I assume it to not be true. Has anyone heard of this was the case? Always thought this song worked really well on the coaster. The same person also reported a smoother ride.

JoeCamel25 days ago

They should be running..... To the bathroom...

ToTBellHop25 days ago

Steven Tyler looks about 45 on RnRC so I want his skincare regimen.

Patcheslee25 days ago

Roller coaster with reference to 75+yo guys, not really surprised it doesn't stay up and running :hilarious:

Andrew2525 days ago

About 1.5-2 years ago it got really bad to the point I would skip it. They then fixed the wheels (due to a supply chain issue) and the coaster got back to being very smooth and enjoyable with little to no headbanging. Mind you, I wear glasses, so my ear hitting the side of the restraint was very uncomfortable. Thankfully, that issue was mostly resolved when they fixed it all up.

LuvtheGoof25 days ago

Well, we'll have to agree to disagree as the last time my DW and I rode it 2 years go, it was not as smooth as it used to be. It was a must do multiple times every trip, and we couldn't ride it after that. We'll give it a try now, though. Thanks.