Rock'n'Roller Coaster Single Rider line on Friday (and another rehab!)

[jedimaster1227]

It's obviously a joke, but is there a reason Aerosmith got this in the first place? Signing a band that's on its way down doesn't seem like brilliant work on Disney's part...

Then why did Disney sign the Chili Peppers for Rockin' Space Mountain and Rockin' California Screamin'? The band is at the peak of its career. Theres nowhere to go but down, but then again, Aerosmith hasn't had a new release in a while either...

 

[disneydata]

UPDATE

There were some set backs in construction and it looks like the singles line will not open until at least Saturday. More updates as they come!

 

[disneytopdog]

Then why did Disney sign the Chili Peppers for Rockin' Space Mountain and Rockin' California Screamin'? The band is at the peak of its career. Theres nowhere to go but down, but then again, Aerosmith hasn't had a new release in a while either...

The Chili peppers are a great band.

But look how long Aerosmith has been around (1973) 21 singles in the top 40, 14 studio albums 64 million sold, 5 live albums 7 million sold, 4 compilation albums 36 million sold.

Yeah it has been a while since the Boston bad boys have put out an album. But for the past 23 years they have been a major concert draw across the U.S. and the world. So who better for a Disney ride

 

[Belle of WDW]

There is not another American rock and roll band that has the name recognition for more decades than Aerosmith. They have played 2 Superbowls pre and halftime shows, sung the national anthem at the Indy 500, not to mention the Saturday Live apperances, Movie Songs. They are the perfect fit for a roller coaster in the most American of theme parks in the United States.

Ha, I was there Steven Tyler changed the lyrics to national anthem at the 500...anyway, there are very few bands that are still in the public eye after many years of being in the music business, and Aerosmith is one of them. They really are a perfect pick for this ride. (And I'm not even a fan, lol.)

 

[Mikester71]

They really are a perfect pick for this ride. (And I'm not even a fan, lol.)

I'll second that.

 

[WDWFigment]

I don't question that Aerosmith is hugely popular in the older (twenty somethings) generation. I question where they will be in five years. They haven't put out anything new in a while, and if they did, I don't think it could compare with their older stuff.

When the deal was originally signed with Aerosmith, it must have been recognizable that they were in the twilights of their careers. I would equally question signing the Stones (you never know when Richards is going to keel over). If you expect the attraction to have recognizability for a long time without serious overhaul, I would have suggested signing the Chili Peppers or DMB, both much younger bands with huge fanbases.

Now that the ride has a band branding, I don't think there's any going back. It will either be Aerosmith, or just the RnR featuring no one. Do you guys really think they might replace Aerosmith with another real band once their 'time is over'? I'm curious if WDW would do that, or insert a fictional band. But I guess if they made it a fictional band, no one would recognize the fictional songs in the ride, and it may not be as popular...

 

[Rockin Roller]

I think Aerosmith will still remain popular in years to come because next generations will ride RnRc and hopefully love what they hear and listen to them and then next gen will do the same.

 

[RSoxNo1]

The Chili Peppers probably won't be recording anything more for Disney anytime soon. They weren't too happy with how the Rockin' promotion played out, and didn't like their names all over Anaheim billboards. They were perceived as sell outs amongst those in the music industry for lending their music to Disney. This is part of the reason why the Rockin' promotion is ending at the end of April, and why you only see Red Hot Chili Peppers' name in the parks and not outside of the parks.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I don't question that Aerosmith is hugely popular in the older (twenty somethings) generation. I question where they will be in five years. They haven't put out anything new in a while, and if they did, I don't think it could compare with their older stuff.

When the deal was originally signed with Aerosmith, it must have been recognizable that they were in the twilights of their careers. I would equally question signing the Stones (you never know when Richards is going to keel over). If you expect the attraction to have recognizability for a long time without serious overhaul, I would have suggested signing the Chili Peppers or DMB, both much younger bands with huge fanbases.

Now that the ride has a band branding, I don't think there's any going back. It will either be Aerosmith, or just the RnR featuring no one. Do you guys really think they might replace Aerosmith with another real band once their 'time is over'? I'm curious if WDW would do that, or insert a fictional band. But I guess if they made it a fictional band, no one would recognize the fictional songs in the ride, and it may not be as popular...

Serious overhaul? This attraction is designed so that it would be easy to change over to a new band--that's why there is nothing distinctively Aerosmith on the actual ride other than the music, which could be changed overnight in ten years or so if need be. Otherwise, all that would be required is a few signage changes. I wonder how long Disney originally intended for Aerosmith to stay (I doubt more than 20 years).

 

[hauntdmansion79]

The Chili Peppers were added to Rockin' California Screamin' but it is only temporary and will be taken out and most likely not return. That's where this rumor is coming from.

Aerosmith is not on "their way down", they are absolutely a classic rock band that is in the same category as The Rolling Stones. Their relevance goes up and down but they continue to rebound. Case in point, they were huge in the 70's early 80's, then again in the early-mid 90's, then again around 2000. Recently Steven Tyler had throat problems and Tom Hamilton had cancer so they've been layin' low, but they'll be back.

 

[bob0012]

If you inked someone who was near the top of the charts when this ride was in production... you may not know how long they will remain on top.

The top song on Billboard Hot 100 list in 1998 was Too Close by Next. So yea, that should prove why Aerosmith was a great choice.

 

[ClemsonTigger]

Then why did Disney sign the Chili Peppers for Rockin' Space Mountain and Rockin' California Screamin'? The band is at the peak of its career. Theres nowhere to go but down, but then again, Aerosmith hasn't had a new release in a while either...

Except that Chili Peppers at the peak of their popularity still don't measure up draw-wise of financial-wise or hit-wise to Aerosmith.

 

[hokielutz]

I was just looking back on this site's historical news section regarding the RnRC's conception to production. You know what is scary....
They could have chosen someone that was on the upswing of popularity at the time to be the star of RnRC. How would it look if they chose Britney?? Heck, she headlined the concert for the premiere of the ride, and Disney could've paid her less in royalties than Aerosmith.

Yes, I know she isn't rock n roll... but if the theming was adjusted to the former pop princess.... scary. And look where she is today? triple scary.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Any chance they rename the Fries place in Frontierland, K Fed's fry stand?

 

[Vernonpush]

This ride will always be Rock'n' Rollercoaster starring Illieana Douglas to me. :lol:

 

[hokielutz]

Any chance they rename the Fries place in Frontierland, K Fed's fry stand?

:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:

That's funny...

After their settlement... he will need the extra income.

 

[Matpez]

Just to back on topic (imagine that) the single rider line was NOT open today.
The CM at the attraction told me tomorrow should be the day.

 

[willythelab]

better make it a super stretch!

 

[moosegirl]

can u bring water on a plane?

 

[flynnibus]

I don't question that Aerosmith is hugely popular in the older (twenty somethings) generation. I question where they will be in five years. They haven't put out anything new in a while, and if they did, I don't think it could compare with their older stuff.

You do realize Aerosmith started in the seventies right? Back when RnRC came around.. Aerosmith already had a full career and actually were on a third life career with successes from movies like Armageddon. Their 'peak' was almost 10 years earlier with Permanent Vacation and Pump. That was went they really broke out of just 'rock' into popular music too.

When the deal was originally signed with Aerosmith, it must have been recognizable that they were in the twilights of their careers.

Major bands like this do not drop off the face of the earth.. Just like the Stones, and other bands who continue to successfully tour year after year. These are Hall of Fame bands with UNIVERSAL recognition.. who's songs will continue to get play for decades. There isn't even a comparison to a band like DMB who while successful and a ravid loyal fan base, does not have the universal appeal that a rock/pop band has.

Come on.. songs like Dream on and Sweet Emotion are over 20 years old.. and still very liked songs. They are not pigeon-holed as '70s rock' even though they are from 1973 and 1975 respectivly!

If you expect the attraction to have recognizability for a long time without serious overhaul, I would have suggested signing the Chili Peppers or DMB, both much younger bands with huge fanbases.

Young doesn't equate to longevity. Come on.. you are picking a funk rock (now turned pop) band against a hall of fame rock band who fills arenas for decades? Besides.. Chilli Peppers don't have that clean of an image. Rockin promotion in DLR is different because its just the music.. and its only temporary. Not the foundation of an attraction costing tens of millions of dollars.