The Theme Park History of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (Disney's Hollywood Studios)

The Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is a dark steel enclosed launched roller coaster that opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 29th, 1999 and Walt Disney Studios Park on March 16th, 2002.
Ride Rehab Podcast ft. Theme Park History - Rock'N'Roller Coaster wdwnt.com/2019...
Music Used
Walk This Way (Karaoke Version) • Aerosmith Walk This Wa...
Hooray For Hollywood (Cha-Cha) by Don Swan • Don Swan & His Orchest...
Sweet Emotion (Karaoke Version) • Sweet Emotion - Aeros...
Back In The Saddle (Karaoke Version) • Aerosmith Back In The...
Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (Acoustic Guitar Karaoke Version) by AcoustiClub • Aerosmith - I Don't Wa...
Livin’ On The Edge (Karaoke Version) • Livin' on the Edge - A...
Videos Used
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith - Disney’s Hollywood Studios • Rock 'n' Roller Coaste...
Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Video • Walt Disney World Comp...
Ultimate Walt Disney World • Video
Disney-MGM Studios - Grand Opening Commercial • Disney MGM Studios - T...
The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening (1989) • 1989 The Disney-MGM St...
What's New at Walt Disney World Summer 1994 • [Orlando/Preview] What...
DuckTales (1987): Don’t Give Up The Ship • Video
Scrooge McDuck and Money (1967) • Video
One Man Band | A Mickey Mouse Cartoon • One Man Band | A Micke...
Inside the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster by thecken • inside rockin roller c...
Making Of Rock'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith at Disneyland Paris • Video
Reportage Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - Walt Disney Studios • Reportage Rock'n'rolle...
Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Off-Ride @ Disney's Hollywood Studios by David Hahner • Rock 'N' Roller Coaste...
Walt Disney Imagineering: Revealed • (Travel Channel) Walt ...
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster • Video
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Television Ad • Video
Aerosmith Rockin' Roller Coaster Full Ride (2019) by Dylan’s Adventures • Aerosmith Rockin' Roll...
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (2019) by Isaac Nail • Rock N Roller Coaster ...
Lowlight Rock N' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith FULL Ride Experience At Hollywood Studios by ThemeParkHD • [4K] Lowlight Rock N' ...
Personalized Concert Posters at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - Disney's Hollywood Studios by Inside the Magic • Personalized Concert P...
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Preshow by Showcase of Wishes • [4K] Rock 'n' Roller C...
Disney's Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Preshow in HD by wahoohiker • Disney's Rock N Roller...
Rock n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Front Row POV by Touring The Galaxy • (4K) Rock n Roller Coa...
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster On Ride Front Seat Super Extreme Low Light HD POV Walt Disney World (2018) by JohnYChen
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster with the Lights On by harrypotter7738 • Rockin Roller Coaster ...
Rock n Roller Coaster - Go Pro Hero 3+ by gramifications • Rock n Roller Coaster ...
Rock n Rollercoaster starring Aerosmith by Tarver Gaming • POV Rock'n Rollercoast...
Disneyland Paris - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Full Ride POV by Disneyland Paris Treasures • Disneyland Paris - Roc...
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[@catvicddlm1884]

Super Star Limo: who are you? Rock 'n' Roller Coaster: I'm you if you were a good ride.

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

*AHAHAHA-*

[@jaydenchrist6152]

True

[@robertparker6280]

SO TRUE!

[@ostrichthesandwing9339]

XD

[@BTSwithCTS]

The launch to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster never, ever gets old. It's so exhilarating!

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

AGREED

[@saaaahduuuuude1228]

TRAFFIC BUGGIN' YOU? THEN STEP ON IT!!!

[@crazycoasterproductions3920]

It ain’t that fast jeez

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

Joe 2.0 I’m back is 57 mph fast enough for ya?

[@crazycoasterproductions3920]

No 120 mph on top thrill dragster is good enough........

[@alteregobro4826]

do the history of journey into imagination please please pretty please

[@ThemeParkHistory]

We're going to cover all three versions of the attraction in a three video story arc sometime next year.

[@chaseattherace5347]

Joshua Tyrrell please redo this, I can’t understand a thing u are saying

[@parkyourecar]

@Joshua Tyrrell my guy, if I didn't have the ability of context clues I would be completely lost while reading your comment

[@OffhandDisney]

I wonder why the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster wasn’t opened on time- TPH: The failure of Euro Disney Oh yeah

[@Hessed3712]

Offhand Disney Dylan!

[@ryanmiller407]

Why hello there offhand

[@MattMcIrvin]

It's the reason for everything!

[@nathandroppedoff]

Nah, it’s because of the ppl mover

[@wolfie1179]

HELLO

[@Striljr]

God I only hope the Florida version doesn't change it's theme! Renovations fine, but don't make any drastic changes Disney keep this one and Tower of Terror the way it is.

[@joep_films]

Striljr Yes!! Too much Marvel and Star Wars taming over

[@britneygoldberg9027]

ikr Tower of Terror is a classic and I'd be devastated if they changed it

[@rogergreenberg1205]

Agreed

[@asiamarshall1322]

STRONGLY AGREE

[@dreamyyx_3762]

Disney already ruined The Disneyland Resort with all this Marvel & Star-Wars crap, glad my local park is the WDW Resort (:

[@Mascot_Mike01]

Could we see history of Big Thunder Mountain railroad if not done yet? Maybe Space Mountain (every version) including og, ghost galaxy, Mission 2, hyperspace, and De la terre a la lune.

[@generalbacon6955]

I would recommend watching defunctland’s video on space mountains

[@generalbacon6955]

I meant the one in France but yt was glitching

[@SalivatingSteve]

Don’t forget Rockin Space Mountain with the Red Hot Chili Peppers!

[@MooseTruffle]

I also say”how bout some back stage passes???” I do it EVERYTIME I’m there and their used to it.

[@greggolden123]

"Chris can you grab my black Les Paul?"

[@MooseTruffle]

Greg Golden “I can’t, it’s been stolen remember???”

[@saaaahduuuuude1228]

@@MooseTruffle RIP To Steven Tyler's "shocker"

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Make it a stretch. No in fact, make it a super stretch

[@keithwellerlounge74]

Timeless ride, should never be changed. The whole Sunset Boulevard is perfect, possibly the best land at Disney.

[@mumbothestarlow]

I’ve been on the Paris version, my god is it an acid trip.

[@YamiOkami23]

I will always “Walk this way” to this ride. Take it down & you’d be breaking my heart. It’s my favorite ride out at Disney. Thanks for posting this, finally

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

Whenever the park opens, I too walk this way to Rock N’ Roller Coaster first.

[@kylebicker7649]

I don't wanna miss a thing from this ride either

[@UncommonManFromEarth]

Thank god they picked Aerosmith... RnRC at Paris is what got me into rock music and shaped my musical tastes for the years that followed. It was my first roller coaster with inversions when I visited a week after opening in 2002. It was very emotional for me to see it close for a damn Marvel ride... Well RnRC you will be deeply missed.

[@jaydenswift9856]

The replacement is super lackluster! they should just bring it back! they really just made a rollercoaster with no theming and some tv screens you pass

[@porrito66]

lol you are me, but I went in 2009

[@sameld2685]

The first time i rode RnRC i was 9yrs. This week at age 25 i rode the Avengers remake for the first time. I am deeply disappointed and wish they never changed the theme.

[@sameld2685]

​@@jaydenswift9856powerpoint presentation. The same story with space mountain sadly.

[@patax144]

I love this coaster, the Orlando one was my first big roller-coaster, last year I went to the Paris one

[@mro4ts457]

It’s much less scary because it’s all in the dark. So it just is a lot of fun!

[@SovietWalrus1]

It's so weird to hear Disney having financial problems back in the day. They're just about printing money now.

[@scrambled5948]

With the Rock n' Rollercoaster in Paris being replaced with an Iron Man coaster, the rivalry between Aerosmith fans and Marvel fans is going to be bigger than Blur vs Oasis

[@SayKyleNotCow]

I judge tf out of the cast members that don’t say anything about my backstage passes.

[@passholder_trav]

Ever considered covering “opening day” Kilimanjaro Safari? Gosh, I loved that version of that attraction! So much better than the SUPER toned down version we have now

[@mercinmadzootedg]

@John Lorton We found the white knight

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

The new version is solid. With real elephants.

[@Pikachu2Ash]

@@mercinmadzootedg Yes ad hominum is a perfectly legit counter argument. 🙄

[@noracks333]

Hey bro, can you do The Great Movie Ride?

[@Chris47629]

Man I miss that ride.

[@noracks333]

Same, bro.

[@jonsturrock2788]

Type F to pay respects

[@Guff69]

He already did do one

[@noracks333]

Did he? Imma check Edit: he didn’t

[@rossproductions]

Can u do a theme park history on Shrek 4-D at Universal Orlando Resort please?

[@kulehulfer4385]

My parents had no idea the ride was as crazy as it was, so we went on expecting a not so crazy coaster and long story short I almost passed out, my brother pissed himself, and my sister threw up good times

[@Chris47629]

I don’t care what people say Rock en rollercoaster is here to stay!

[@FrankieWashburn]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

🤟 Rock on!

[@nairbpenguinlizard]

So glad they got Aerosmith over Rolling Stones. Also you forgot the part where the cast member used to come in and grab the black les paul!

[@shadesmcgee7653]

Agreed, I like the Rolling Stones, but I'm not sure they would've sounded better than Aerosmith for this ride.

[@jedtheye1470]

Bruce Springsteen, U2 or AC/DC would have also been great choices to host Rock n Rollercoaster! Guess Disney was in a hurry to get the attraction finished :/

[@shine311]

I worked at ToT during the time RnRC was being worked on. We used to run next door on our breaks to see if we could ride. More than one person got stuck and missed their bump back into rotation, of course. We even had a barbecue on the patio before all the stanchions were put up. That was a really fun time. I never did meet Aerosmith, but that MTV VJ dude came to Tower. We all wanted Aerosmith, hehe.

[@GlunkusCheeseIII]

melissa s that sounds like it was a lot of fun

[@ed_ward6869]

I'd honestly be more annoyed if they changed the band in the rockin rollercoaster to someone modern than if they just demolished it.

[@FunkyMonkeyMachine]

Looooool I love how you included the original clip they did of Steven Tyler in the pre-ride, where he did the "controversial" hand sign.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It's only controversial if you know what it means. It took almost what, 15 years for them to change it?

[@FunkyMonkeyMachine]

@@ThemeParkHistory Very true! I wish I could have been there to see it in person before it was changed

[@AverageMusicEnjoyer2]

What was the sign? I didn’t see it

[@JoshuaOrro-MustangPrinceOR-YTB]

I wish this could be at DCA

[@martman104]

I always thought it would be cool if they did a Red Hot Chili Peppers version for DCA

[@dietcheese2546]

martman104 that would probably not be appropriate for Disney

[@martman104]

@@dietcheese2546 If Disney's original idea was for The Rolling Stones, they have a fairly checkered past as well.

[@CampCucumber]

@@dietcheese2546 Love in an Elevator is one of the songs they play on the coaster, I don't think they care

[@toughmanrandysavage3077]

it's really smooth for a vekoma.

[@shrapnelhead4694]

9:42 My memory may be wrong, but I think this started out as a joke- No one ever said this until a guy in the audience shouted it out, and ever since then the cast members started saying it. (Source: riding this a few more times than I like to admit)

[@Boom12]

Aerosmith is simply immortal! Hmm...how about a history of Madagascar: A Crate Adventure at Universal Studios Singapore? Thanks!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Totally forgot they had their own ride, that's a good suggestion.

[@bryan9079]

can you tell us the history of incredicoaster that’s on Disney California Adventure?

[@parks.atelier]

I love this roller coaster, that launch is just crazy! Definitely my personal favorite ride at WDW, I really don't want it to get rethemed

[@Skying]

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad should be next episode if you haven't done it already tbh.

[@thewatcher8573]

I love this ride, can they like, not close it!?

[@speedynya1745]

I can hear the count down in my head 😂

[@EC100_]

You never forget the absolute dread you feel sitting in front of the huge dark nothingness of the launch tunnel know that it will soon consume you while the voice counts down from 5 to 1, but once the ride starts moving it’s really exciting and it’s like a huge relief and you get to enjoy the ride.

[@gameNLHD]

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Queen

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

That would be great, but they would have to duplicate it. I just couldn't deal with this one being changed.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

That would be cool

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

Hold up.....

[@brendanmurphy9482]

How’s that gonna work? Freddie Mercury is dead.

[@Gamerninja24]

@@brendanmurphy9482 Play Don't stop me now

[@MegaCatman45]

To be honest Kiss would have been such an awesome band to have at RnR Coaster, theme would have been out of this world! (And it would have feature the original 4 members of the band becasue at the time they were on the Reunion Tour)

[@oldmrfeastchannel2687]

PLZ DO HISTORY OF SHREK 4-D PRETTY PLEASEEEEEEEE🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@metalrocker669]

I’d love to see something about Soarin from Epcot or Flight Of Passage

[@Silacide]

Theme Park History: *does a video about rock ‘n’ rollercoaster* Me: clicks on the video faster than Steven’s limo

[@eduardooneal]

They can’t put Marvel properties in the Florida parks because Universal has their theme park rights in Florida

[@danielstevens8610]

Ou and not that I don’t like all the new lands. But if they do get rid of everything. They name Hollywood studios will just confuse people

[@Afineaddition]

Now this is an Avengers level threat. Great vid as always

[@punknerd9747]

ironic that it was delayed by euro disney but eventually went to euro disney

[@Chops281]

The wait is over it's time for THE HAUNTED MANSION review

[@gene4170]

Can you do the history of the Matterhorn Bobsleds or Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland

[@mallorymcwhorter898]

disney opens a park in hawaii and has rock n roller coaster (same track & concept) but its finding nemo themed with you riding the turtles backs and for the launch its dory saying/singing "just keep swimming, just keep swimming..." and for the ending (where at hollywood studios in one of the cars it plays love in an elevator, but instead of "going down") its squirt saying "you guys made me ink"

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

Nice touch with the Guitar Hero: Aerosmith intro!

[@gregorygolub3315]

Can we see a history of Volcano: The Blast Coaster?

[@tedgruver7618]

LET’S ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

\m/

[@thepinballwizard5868]

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride: Disneyland pls.

[@christianhendrix7048]

Can u please one on Fast & Furious Supercharged?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

April 1st, 2020

[@maninthebox0]

Aerosmith is timeless. I think people will be able to relate to their music for a long time to come.

[@Cooper-pb5hy]

I was listening to the Aerosmith music since I was 12 and now I’m 22

[@skycase1976]

Do the theme park history of Treasure Hunters at USS

[@EC100_]

I don’t know if this was intentional or not but those guitars in the line for the ride with the really big strings are actually fun to pluck because they make a guitar sound it’s just a really low note because the strings are massive

[@marcellocalbesi]

0:56 there I am on the very top on the left

[@OnePunchSnorlax]

Either The Disney Mountains: Thunder or Space or Star Tours

[@ThemeParkHistory]

One of those three has a video coming out in December, the other two are in production right now.

[@tedgruver7618]

Theme Park History I hope one of them is Star Tours, since it is set to have another destination for the Rise of Skywalker coming out with the movie on December 20.

[@stellerate]

I can't see the rockin rollercoaster closing anytime soon! It's waaaay to popular!👍

[@lornison]

KISS would have been amazing!!! I grew up listening to them cause of my dad

[@maddiewilliams6836]

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!!!

[@Beetlejuice_Sam]

Thank you for doing a video on my favorite ride at WDW!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

And thank you for suggesting it Sam!

[@jasonk9779]

I much preferred the Paris version for the light show and effects, too bad it's gone :(

[@Theme_parchive]

This is my favorite ride of all time at Disney. Great video!

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

I did ride it last year!

[@Shakeitupcreationsmia]

I absolutely looovvveee this ride!!!!!

[@joejunjulas7917]

Can you do the Indiana Jones adventure ride in Disney Land would love to see that!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Already covered it Joe! Check it out here->kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYTPnZ2Eq7l8bdE

[@kristophernekula5151]

I love this ride for the ride itself and for Aerosmith. When I rode it back in 2015, the songs I got were Back in the Saddle and Dude looks like a Lady

[@idkwutimdoinokey1413]

any chance of doing the new hagrids ride or gringotts in Orlando

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The entire Diagon Alley will be covered in the future, including Gringotts getting its own video.

[@eddunaway6325]

I hope they keep the rocking roller coaster it's a great ride

[@noeldetoledo8345]

I rode this back when I was 6, I barely made the height requirements and my older cousin chickened out while at the queue. My aunt tells me that when the ride was over she turned to see me and my skin looked paper white, she only realized I was still alive because I moved my pinky finger. Been a massive sucker for rollercoasters ever since 🤟

[@brianna_lynch]

I’ve never been on Rock N Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith! I live in California so Orlando and Paris are both far away.

[@morethanthrills1616]

A great initial launch and even better soundtrack. Seeing the track layout with no show building is terrifying. Great work on this one! 👍🏻 Ever gonna do another Q&A video?

[@tinojca]

I remember seeing my name on one of the boards and now I know why, it was really cool honestly

[@timothyfogarty5829]

I sadly predict this is going to be re themed soon

[@RachelSalvadore]

I’m trying to get over my fear of this ride that I’m going to go on in less in 90 days

[@alejandrogalindoreina3266]

Disney hollywood studios flo. has to keep this awesome one! its a classic! just like fantasmic, or the tower of terror! although it is nice to see how the park is growing in terms of popularity, disney CEO has to recognize when is enough of make changes, there are some things that has to remain just as we know them! and i know by this new era rock music is no longer something ¨cool¨, but they dont know anything, ANYTHING i say! :P nice video as always btw!

[@tmoore5391]

My mom and I loves Aerosmith!

[@thewonderfulworldofderek6087]

Disney's Florida years Intrvew Documentary biography New 50th anniversary celebration

[@taylornox9128]

You should do Body Wars from Epcot.

[@darkride_enthusiast69420]

Hollywood Studios: "What Band shall we go for to host our new rock n roller coaster??? Aerosmith?" Me: OH HELL YEAH OMG I LOVE AEROSMITH xD

[@Belicure]

This ride has been sitting at the back of my mind for ages. I saw a commercial for it once and I always wondered what exactly is it? And now I finally found it

[@gabrielfrench8382]

I've never rode a coaster as intense as this, but if I do get to go to the park as planned this summer, I'm gonna have to ride it and the "Tower of Terror." Gotta at least be able to say that I rode them in-case they do close down. Never got to ride "The Great Movie Ride" and kinda wish I had.

[@lukegreen5341]

I've Might Go On The Rock n' Roller Coaster Starting Aerosmith At Disney's Hollywood Studios AKA Disney's MGM Studios At Walt Disney World Resort In Florida In The United States Of America One Day During My The City Of Orlando Florida And Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex And Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museums And Universal Orlando Resort And Walt Disney World Resort In Florida Holiday Megatrip On My 30th Birthday Celebrations In March 2023. Wish Me Luck. Thanks Theme Park History Mate. X

[@stephenkostiak3929]

Please do The Theme Park History of Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

[@povrides2you724]

I was in the very very last train at rock n rollercoaster avec aerosmith in paris. I was so memberable for me

[@cadendicky1855]

This was actually what Superstar Limo was originally supposed to be, with some changes of course.

[@Colaholiker]

I preferred the Paris version. Blasting through that light show was just awesome. It's a shame they killed it. :(

[@JacobB451]

You forgot about two things at least. A) Vekoma modified the restraints, and it now uses vests similar to what B&M use on wing coasters B) Disney edited the pre show in ~2016 after they noticed Steven Tyler was hiding an obscene gesture, known as "The Shocker"

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Still the best coaster at Disney world no doubt. It’s called a sea serpent roll not a roll over lmao. Omg they used an over the shoulder harness for a coaster the gp will hate it! Areosmith is still popular and going strong it’s still around after its 20 year contract so it’s staying for now.

[@dietcheese2546]

Can you do the Great Movie Ride?

[@humphery1950]

So nothing about the car in the courtyard being two different cars. No mention of Chris. And do the math. There has only been one day that guest rode that you went 60mph.

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

If they change the one in Florida, I will literally cry.

[@MidasOfMesses]

Even if the band gets changed, I don't see RNR going away anytime soon. G-Force Record tour guides actually just got new costumes and they look so cool

[@trevorrandom]

Shame Kiss didn't get on board with this ride!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I would have given anything to hear Detroit Rock City while on the roller coaster.

[@saaaahduuuuude1228]

@@ThemeParkHistory It would make damn good sense. The lyrics go: Ten o'clock and I know I gotta hit the road First I drink, then I smoke Start the car, and I try to make the midnight show But I question whether Disney would allow lyrics that make mention of smoking pot and downing booze before getting behind the wheel?

[@DoomTay]

You should do a video on Star Tours (either or both versions)

[@hollybabyyy]

il be so fkn mad if orl goes too

[@hayleywaalen2612]

The Great Movie Ride

[@AcidDischarge]

I love your channel. You should do an episode about The Great Movie Ride from Disney. \m/ 😈 \m/

[@clarkmorgan4199]

Do the History of Shrek 4D at Universal Studios Hollywood

[@williamking4111]

Awesome video! Can you do a history on Fantasmic?!

[@lemmybrorg6232]

Can you try and cover the great movie ride or the backlot tour those were my favorite attractions