News Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closing for refurbishment in January 2024

[EricsBiscuit]

I booked through a UK company so doubt I could get the same opportunity. I’m staying at Disney music and looking forward to it. Going with my kids for 1st time. Hope you have a great time

Great choice. The family suites there are a great deal. Enjoy!

 

[DCBaker]

While the website hasn't been updated with the reopening date, hours are now posted for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starting July 27:

 

[sjf4291]

Just out of curiosity has anyone heard any updates? I've read recently that cast members have said this date is now delayed and apparently another cast member told someone opening date is now delayed just to a recent announcement that they are re-theming the ride. I know it's all rumours so I thought I'd come here for information I actually trust. We visit end of August so hoping original opening date still goes ahead!

 

[JoeCamel]

Just out of curiosity has anyone heard any updates? I've read recently that cast members have said this date is now delayed and apparently another cast member told someone opening date is now delayed just to a recent announcement that they are re-theming the ride. I know it's all rumours so I thought I'd come here for information I actually trust. We visit end of August so hoping original opening date still goes ahead!

Pretty sure Olivia Rodrigo said something to someone sometime......

 

[sjf4291]

Pretty sure Olivia Rodrigo said something to someone sometime......

Which is why I asked on here, so I could get information I trust! The first was from a cast member over chat, which I have seen a screenshot of, so not completely misinformed!

 

[wdwmagic]

Just out of curiosity has anyone heard any updates? I've read recently that cast members have said this date is now delayed and apparently another cast member told someone opening date is now delayed just to a recent announcement that they are re-theming the ride. I know it's all rumours so I thought I'd come here for information I actually trust. We visit end of August so hoping original opening date still goes ahead!

Info on RnR has always been very hard to come by. Based on the last couple of refurbs, it tends to just open when it's ready. I would expect something similar this time, but the goal is end of July.

 

[DCBaker]

It appears Rock 'n' Roller Coaster will reopen earlier than July 27. Operating hours having been added on the Walt Disney World website beginning July 1 and beyond.

 

[DisneyRoy]

It appears Rock 'n' Roller Coaster will reopen earlier than July 27. Operating hours having been added on the Walt Disney World website beginning July 1 and beyond.

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Well this will make my dear daughter the happiest girl on the planet for our trip in July.

 

[nestface84]

I really hope so. Going to be there from tomorrow for 2 weeks.

 

[DCBaker]

It's not listed as open in My Disney Experience, but reports on social media say the ride is running today:

 

[dmc493]

Awesome to see. Excited to hear if there's any notable differences in ride experience after the downtime

 

[wdwmagic]

Well it lasted a few minutes this morning. Went down around 9:15

 

[jeanericuser001]

Hopefully if the longs are not too long it will be a walk in rollercoaster.

 

[lentesta]

Seems to be back up.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

So anyone that has now ridden it after the refurb. Is it back to being a smooth ride like it was years ago or is it still bumpy?

 

[GhostHost1000]

So anyone that has now ridden it after the refurb. Is it back to being a smooth ride like it was years ago or is it still bumpy?

I've seen a report online from someone who rode it and said it was much smoother.

 

[Andrew25]

So anyone that has now ridden it after the refurb. Is it back to being a smooth ride like it was years ago or is it still bumpy?

It was a smooth ride prior to its refurbishment. Felt brand new

 

[ToTBellHop]

So anyone that has now ridden it after the refurb. Is it back to being a smooth ride like it was years ago or is it still bumpy?

 

[LuvtheGoof]

It was a smooth ride prior to its refurbishment. Felt brand new

Well, we'll have to agree to disagree as the last time my DW and I rode it 2 years go, it was not as smooth as it used to be. It was a must do multiple times every trip, and we couldn't ride it after that. We'll give it a try now, though. Thanks.

 

[Andrew25]

Well, we'll have to agree to disagree as the last time my DW and I rode it 2 years go, it was not as smooth as it used to be. It was a must do multiple times every trip, and we couldn't ride it after that. We'll give it a try now, though. Thanks.

About 1.5-2 years ago it got really bad to the point I would skip it. They then fixed the wheels (due to a supply chain issue) and the coaster got back to being very smooth and enjoyable with little to no headbanging.

Mind you, I wear glasses, so my ear hitting the side of the restraint was very uncomfortable. Thankfully, that issue was mostly resolved when they fixed it all up.