I've heard this story from a couple (reliable) sources, but then again, that doesn't mean anything in this day & age of Disney mythology. But here goes anyway:
Apparently, RnRC at DHS was originally going to have a different name when first designed / blueprinted. At the time the Aerosmith / indoor coaster concept was imagined for the Studios, Opryland park in Nashville, Tennessee already had an outdoor coaster named Rock 'n Roller Coaster, thus giving Opryland rights to the RnRC name at the time. This coaster was in operation in the park's Elvis, oldies, rock n' roll section (obviously), and had an oldies rock theme to it.
Opryland was eventually demolished (along with their RnRC), and replaced by a shopping mall. When the park was no more, there were no rights claimed on the RnRC name.
Disney, which had already imagined & greenlighted their Aerosmith indoor coaster project for DHS (well, MGM at the time), got wind & really liked the name to match the project. The original name of the planned ride was scratched, and changed to the one we all know & love: Rock n' Roller Coaster - Starring Aerosmith.
My question is this: What was the original name supposed to be of what is now RnRC at Disney? Does anyone have any info on this?
I usually dismiss Disney myths, as I've heard all sorts. But this one in particular makes some sense, and comes from reliable people.
Thanks for any info.
Apparently, RnRC at DHS was originally going to have a different name when first designed / blueprinted. At the time the Aerosmith / indoor coaster concept was imagined for the Studios, Opryland park in Nashville, Tennessee already had an outdoor coaster named Rock 'n Roller Coaster, thus giving Opryland rights to the RnRC name at the time. This coaster was in operation in the park's Elvis, oldies, rock n' roll section (obviously), and had an oldies rock theme to it.
Opryland was eventually demolished (along with their RnRC), and replaced by a shopping mall. When the park was no more, there were no rights claimed on the RnRC name.
Disney, which had already imagined & greenlighted their Aerosmith indoor coaster project for DHS (well, MGM at the time), got wind & really liked the name to match the project. The original name of the planned ride was scratched, and changed to the one we all know & love: Rock n' Roller Coaster - Starring Aerosmith.
My question is this: What was the original name supposed to be of what is now RnRC at Disney? Does anyone have any info on this?
I usually dismiss Disney myths, as I've heard all sorts. But this one in particular makes some sense, and comes from reliable people.
Thanks for any info.