Permit filed for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster refurbishment at Walt Disney World

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed for refurbishment February 2024

Posted: Monday February 12, 2024 9:06am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Permits have now been filed for the lengthy refurbishment of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

Rock' 'n Roller Coaster closed to begin its refurbishment on January 6, 2024

The Aerosmith-themed rollercoaster closure began on January 8, 2024, and a Disney spokesperson has told WDWMAGIC that it will reopen in the summer of 2024. Disney has also confirmed that the closure is a routine refurbishment, and no changes will be made to the theme.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed for refurbishment February 2024

A permit has been filed for the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster project with Adena Corporation. Adena has worked on several Disney projects, including TRON Lightcycle Run and recent work on the EPCOT redevelopment. Adena was also the contractor on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's three-month-long refurbishment in the first half of 2023.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed for refurbishment February 2024

Disney's official website states, "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is currently closed for refurbishment. Please check back here for updates."

Based on last year's refurbishment, we can expect Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to reopen before the busy summer season, which begins in late May.

The ride has been experiencing extended downtimes in recent years, and this refurbishment likely addresses some of those issues and continues the progress made in 2023.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster ride vehicle

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CoasterFan27Aug 04, 2024

However people do get drawn to the park because they have a rollercoaster about dinosaurs.

larryzAug 04, 2024

Time to update to Rocket Rods -- The Ride Continues!

StreetwayAug 03, 2024

I mean i get it, but it doesn’t have a big effect on the ride in general. Who, even among us, would think about that when going on rnrc?

twilight mitsukAug 03, 2024

as in no more Aerosmith concerts ever

StreetwayAug 03, 2024

Who Cares?

twilight mitsukAug 03, 2024

the limo concert story is irrelevant now

gorillaballAug 03, 2024

Big enough to always be high in demand. I’m 51, love Aerosmith and big coasters, my 20/22 yr old kids love it too, probably more coaster than Aerosmith. nobody is riding Velocicoaster BECAUSE it’s about dinosaurs.

ChrisFLAug 03, 2024

I just wonder what the crossover of people who know/like Aerosmith with those young enough to enjoy "big" rollercoasters is these days.

JoeCamelAug 03, 2024

No one is spending money to change this anytime soon, as long as they didn't screw up the refurb it will be what it is for years

Smiley/OCDAug 02, 2024

I was just going to post this…now, will they stay for nostalgia’s benefit or will Disney pull the plug…hmmmm

TomboyJanetAug 02, 2024

Maybe!! Also it could be in the thirties to fifties judging by the music yet somehow the tower is in the now time but it's billboard isn't and wait what...?