News Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closing for refurbishment in February 2023

[Tha Realest]

Pretty wild that the septuagenarian rockers this ride is based on are more reliable and dependable than the ride itself

 

[ToTBellHop]

Pretty wild that the septuagenarian rockers this ride is based on are more reliable and dependable than the ride itself

It's amazing what pharmaceutical companies can do nowadays.

 

[Tha Realest]

It's amazing what pharmaceutical companies can do nowadays.

Yes. And they have lived a HARD LIFE.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

I don't get it. The ride was just under the knife for months, and they can't get it to stay running?

 

[UpAllNight]

I‘m amazed it’s still going.

Forceful coasters have a limited shelf life due to forces on the track and I don’t imagine there are many coasters out there that get as battered as a Disney Coaster. These parks often operate constant cycles 16 hours a day 365 a year. Most regional coasters don’t operate over winter, or with the daily hours of Disney.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I‘m amazed it’s still going.

Forceful coasters have a limited shelf life due to forces on the track and I don’t imagine there are many coasters out there that get as battered as a Disney Coaster. These parks often operate constant cycles 16 hours a day 365 a year. Most regional coasters don’t operate over winter, or with the daily hours of Disney.

This is why Disney loves trim brakes...

 

[J4546]

yeah i wonder how much life the rnrc has left before it will need a complete retrack or replacement

 

[ToTBellHop]

yeah i wonder how much life the rnrc has left before it will need a complete retrack or replacement

I suspect it has as much life left as Steven Tyler. And when one moves on, the other likely will.

 

[Andrew25]

This is why Disney loves trim brakes...

Coaster Geek Talk Time

Disney doesn't use "trim" brakes, they use block brakes for capacity reasons. More block brakes allows them the ability to run more trains and dispatch them much quicker than traditional coasters that usually has just the final brake run.

Trim brakes are only used to slow a train down intentionally due to unplanned speeds/issues/etc. Rock & Roller doesn't really use them for that purpose.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Coaster Geek Talk Time

Disney doesn't use "trim" brakes, they use block brakes for capacity reasons. More block brakes allows them the ability to run more trains and dispatch them much quicker than traditional coasters that usually has just the final brake run.

Trim brakes are only used to slow a train down intentionally due to unplanned speeds/issues/etc. Rock & Roller doesn't really use them for that purpose.

I'm sure you're correct on RnRC although the brake on that straightaway midway through (where you can see the cobra roll) does seem to slow the train down more than necessary.

I believe they literally added trims to Space Mountain to preserve the track, though.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I believe they literally added trims to Space Mountain to preserve the track, though.

And people's spines.

 

[ToTBellHop]

And people's spines.

Better remove the last car from the RnRC trains if that's a concern! I was in Row 12 last time and quickly understood why they sell hard liquor just outside the ride exit.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Better remove the last car from the RnRC trains if that's a concern! I was in Row 12 last time and quickly understood why they sell hard liquor just outside the ride exit.

Yep the last car can cause some necessary dental work

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yep the last car can cause some necessary dental work

It’s gotten to the point that I’d ask for rows 1-10.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I'm sure you're correct on RnRC although the brake on that straightaway midway through (where you can see the cobra roll) does seem to slow the train down more than necessary.

I believe they literally added trims to Space Mountain to preserve the track, though.

That’s a sea serpent, not a cobra roll.

 

[GhostHost1000]

It’s gotten to the point that I’d ask for rows 1-10.

Maybe Disney can sell mouthguards.
Only $49.95

 

[ToTBellHop]

Maybe Disney can sell mouthguards.
Only $49.95

Would MouthGuard+ interact with the tapstiles?

Asking for a friend.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Would MouthGuard+ interact with the tapstiles?

Asking for a friend.

I hope it glows and vibrates sometimes just to be annoying


….like those things they sell for your wrist

 

[Andrew C]

I hope it glows and vibrates sometimes just to be annoying


….like those things they sell for your wrist

sounds inappropriate.

 

[wdwmagic]

On-time opening this morning.