Rock 'n Rollercoaster - no Aerosmith?

A&S&O · August 14, 2013, 10:08:55 AM

We just got back from DLP and there was no reference to Aerosmith on the Rock 'n Rollercoaster (apart from signage). The pre show wasn't running and there was no music on the ride. We seem to remember it was like that last year.

Are Aerosmith no longer connected with the ride?

DLRP Roundup! · August 14, 2013, 10:43:22 AM

There was rumour a while ago that Aerosmith were pulling out, however I would of thought it'd either go down for proper re-theme or have backup music.

How long did it not have anything for?

Festival Disney · August 14, 2013, 01:58:18 PM

It was all still working first week of August!

A&S&O · August 14, 2013, 02:44:38 PM

It must have just been a bad day for the ride. The shop at the end of the ride that sells Aerosmith stuff was shut too.

This was the 12th.

orangarnold · August 14, 2013, 10:39:54 PM

I think the contract between the park and Aerosmith may have expired. It's a shame

Ravenseye · August 15, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I will be very, very disappointed if this happens during our visit.
I'd read about the contract ending, cant recall the date, but OMG it won't be the same ride AT ALL if they arent featured.
If Disney are discontinuing the connection then the ride should have already been changed to remove all Aerosmith branding etc...not just 'Oh let's wing it and to Hell with Guests thought on the matter' Grrrrr :evil:

esmeralda · August 15, 2013, 02:10:52 PM

Quote from: "A&S&O"It must have just been a bad day for the ride. The shop at the end of the ride that sells Aerosmith stuff was shut too.

This was the 12th.

What about the photo service? You should have asked someone. Maybe they would have given you a satisfying answer...
I really hope this was just a coincidence! I also can't imagine this to be planned! Visitors expect an Aerosmith themed ride. Contracts do not run out without not knowing..

orangarnold · August 16, 2013, 12:33:39 AM

I'll be honest I've never been on the ride as have a back problem that means the launch style roller coasters and I don't get along, I wish I could though as everytime I think do i?

Kristof · August 16, 2013, 12:40:15 AM

You probably had bad luck. This even happened to us while riding RNRC in Florida.

anthony2k6 · August 16, 2013, 11:26:37 AM

Fear not! aerosmith theme was there yesterday including pre-show, music etc.

However, they really need to do something about the audio system! Our first ride the speakers sounded broken and were only playing the top end treble faintly, our 2nd ride it sounded fine and loud whilst it was working but cut out multiple times around the ride.

esmeralda · September 02, 2013, 02:19:32 PM

Rode it several times the week after and everything worked fine! The shop was closed though. But there were a few changes concerning opening times in general (although it was high season)- may be due to financial reasons?

DisneyDonna · September 09, 2013, 06:45:48 PM

The shop was already closed back in July! I do have some mixed experienes with RNRC as I've ridden it without music as well...

Ravenseye · September 22, 2013, 11:23:42 AM

Our visit was 15th-18th and the pre show was working, the shop was open, the speakers were AOK.
However, the ride did break down once, that we know of.

TheDisneyMagic · September 26, 2013, 09:18:30 PM

The state of the trains in Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is a disgrace!

For the past year the Audio has been finicky on the majority of the trains not working more than they are working.

Some coasters would be able to get away with this, but Rock 'n' Roller Coaster completely realises on it's audio, experiencing it without sound makes it a pretty poor coaster. Just last week myself and Girlfriend went on it twice with no audio and was literally able to have a conversation for the entire ride after the launch sequence.

Each time I experience this I go to guest relations and write out a letter for them, the Cast Members said they pass on the message to the attractions management, it was not the first time reported to them that day and that the more people that complain on paper equals the more likely chance of anything being done about it.

TheDisneyMagic · September 26, 2013, 09:21:21 PM

I can understand an odd off day where one of the trains might be playing silly buggers but I have witnessed this consistently for the last year. On the other side of things, I have never once experienced this in Walt Disney World's (older) version of the ride and the on board audio on Space Mountain: Mission 2 seems to work consistently.

In my opinion, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster should not be operating in it's current state which is a shame as it got a great lighting upgrade not too long ago.