According to the Walt Disney World website, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be closed for refurbishment beginning January 8, 2024. No end has been provided and it is listed on the refurbishment calendar through the last date currently available, February 28, 2024.
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News Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closing for refurbishment in January 2024
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ToTBellHop
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Her album didn’t do as well as expected so I wouldn’t be surprised to see her performing live, daily in the gravity box.
TheCoasterNerd
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- In the Parks
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I sincerely hope Muppets are the new theme, if that happens, of the ride, but I doubt it unless they somehow relocate the entrance to the muppet-themed area. More likely imho is Taylor Swift, unfortunately.
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
Didn’t they just have a long refurb last year? Were they not able to address the mechanical problems last year?
ToTBellHop
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Apparently not since it’s still down a lot. They should have used a Steven Tyler AA and not real Steven Tyler. He’s not as reliable as a septuagenarian.
As a holder of tickets to their Peace Out tour, that hurts, man…
ToTBellHop
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He gets extra hydraulic fluid on performance nights.As a holder of tickets to their Peace Out tour, that hurts, man…
I think someone gave him too much before one of the shows, because he blew a hose.
Let's just put all these to bed now, before they pollute the thread:
- Aerosmith isn't being removed
- Olivia Rodrigo isn't being added
- The Muppets likely won't be added
- There are no other artists/bands that really work for this ride anymore because the heads of the music industry decided to kill rock as a popular genre 30 years ago in favor of grunge (short-lived) and then hip-hop (which isn't really music) none of them are young enough
- Aerosmith isn't being removed
- Olivia Rodrigo isn't being added
- The Muppets likely won't be added
- There are no other artists/bands that really work for this ride anymore because
NowInc
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*dusts off my account to chime in*
I've had a few different sources talk directly to me about this....but don't take my word as absolute as always there could be more to it...
The reliability issues stem from the braking system at the end of the ride. They switched metals used in the mechanism that unfortunately is prone to over-heating (if you smell burning at the end of the ride, this is why). When it gets too hot they have to close it to "Reset" the system after it cools off. Safe to assume this could be a reason for an extended refurbishment.
Regarding a retheme: My opinion will always remain that it should switch to Powerline and avoid issues with using "real" bands
I've had a few different sources talk directly to me about this....but don't take my word as absolute as always there could be more to it...
The reliability issues stem from the braking system at the end of the ride. They switched metals used in the mechanism that unfortunately is prone to over-heating (if you smell burning at the end of the ride, this is why). When it gets too hot they have to close it to "Reset" the system after it cools off. Safe to assume this could be a reason for an extended refurbishment.
Regarding a retheme: My opinion will always remain that it should switch to Powerline and avoid issues with using "real" bands
Great to see you back!*dusts off my account to chime in*
I've had a few different sources talk directly to me about this....but don't take my word as absolute as always there could be more to it...
The reliability issues stem from the braking system at the end of the ride. They switched metals used in the mechanism that unfortunately is prone to over-heating (if you smell burning at the end of the ride, this is why). When it gets too hot they have to close it to "Reset" the system after it cools off. Safe to assume this could be a reason for an extended refurbishment.
Regarding a retheme: My opinion will always remain that it should switch to Powerline and avoid issues with using "real" bands
Thanks for the input.
Surferboy567
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I was at one of the few concerts they did have. Excellent concert, don’t get me wrong they are definitely showing age but I thought they put on a good show.As a holder of tickets to their Peace Out tour, that hurts, man…
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
I think someone gave him too much before one of the shows, because he blew a hose.
The Mouse would not miss a sale. I'm sure the RnR merchandise location will be open during the downtime.
twilight mitsuk
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Last time I rode the audio was off time and the backlighting didnt work
Corylancaster
Active Member
Would love for Powerline to take over this ride, but unfortunately I don't think that will ever happen*dusts off my account to chime in*
I've had a few different sources talk directly to me about this....but don't take my word as absolute as always there could be more to it...
The reliability issues stem from the braking system at the end of the ride. They switched metals used in the mechanism that unfortunately is prone to over-heating (if you smell burning at the end of the ride, this is why). When it gets too hot they have to close it to "Reset" the system after it cools off. Safe to assume this could be a reason for an extended refurbishment.
Regarding a retheme: My opinion will always remain that it should switch to Powerline and avoid issues with using "real" bands