Disney's Hollywood Studios - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Hollywood Studios Rides and Attractions
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith
Opened: July 30, 1999
Ride length: 1 minute, 22 seconds
Updates:
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is undergoing a major overhaul! The Muppets have taken over the attraction and they're transforming the revered spaces inside. But first, the new stars of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster are giving its iconic red electric guitar out front a playful makeover.
With your VIP passes in hand, you’ll head straight into the recording studio, just in time to catch the Electric Mayhem cranking out some seriously wild tunes. Then you'll buckle in for a wild ride through Hollywood, packed with sharp turns, zany twists, and plenty of laughs along the way. The journey whisks riders past iconic Tinseltown landmarks, each reimagined with a signature Muppet-style makeover that makes the city sparkle with chaotic charm.
The updated attraction is set to open in 2026.
Overview/History:
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is one of Hollywood Studios' more exhilarating rides. This extreme coaster is teamed with the exciting
sound of America’s legendary rock band, Aerosmith, creating
a high-speed thrill ride that will literally rock ‘n’ roll
guests.
This indoor roller
coaster features a high-speed launch of 0-60 mph in 2.8
seconds, three inversions, rock-concert lighting and a specially
created Aerosmith soundtrack blasting from 120 onboard speakers
in each coaster train -- all firsts for a Walt Disney World
attraction.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, located near
The Twilight Zone Tower
of Terror on Sunset Boulevard, represents yet another
breakthrough in Disney theme park rides. Guests board a “limo” and blast off- you're rockin' at five Gs as you head to the first upside down loop on the track. By comparison, astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle
experience three Gs at liftoff.
The attraction begins with a tour of the fictional G-Force
Records. Here guests encounter Aerosmith finishing
up a studio recording session. They notice all of their "fans" and invite you to join them in their limo as they head to a concert. You all head to the boarding area and climb into a 24-passenger “stretch limo” and
swiftly accelerate into the Hollywood night.
The enclosed experience is dimly lit while Southern California landmarks illuminate different twists and turns throughout the ride -- 365 days a year, rain or shine.
Lightning Lane: Yes
Handicapped Accessibility: Guests in ECVs must transfer to a wheelchair to go through the queue.
Fun Fact: For a while, when this attraction first opened, there was a real person who was part of the Aerosmith video pre-show scene. He'd pick up a guitar for the band and bring it to their "limo." Day in, day out, for each endless group of riders, it was the same thing over and over. Fortunately, they set the poor guy free. (Rumor has it that he was last seen running down the expressway yelling "I didn't study Shakespeare for this.")
