Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster To Reopen Much Earlier Than Expected

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed for refurbishment February 2024

Posted: Saturday June 29, 2024 8:28pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

According to the official Walt Disney World calendar, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios will reopen to guests on July 1, 2024.

The latest reopening date is almost a month earlier than the previous planned reopening on July 27, 2024.

Operating hours on July 1, 2024 are 8:30 am to 9:00 am for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests using early entry, and 9:00 am to 9:00 pm for all other guests.

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

The Aerosmith-themed rollercoaster closure began on January 8, 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

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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dmc4936 hours ago

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

DCBaker12 hours ago

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

nestface841 day ago

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

DisneyRoy2 days ago

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

DCBaker2 days ago

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.

wdwmagic9 days ago

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.

sjf42919 days ago

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!

JoeCamel10 days ago

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

sjf429110 days ago

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! 😊

DCBakerMay 28, 2024

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

EricsBiscuitMay 21, 2024

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

ToTBellHopMay 21, 2024

Footage from today’s testing. As you can see, we are almost there.

TomboyJanetMay 21, 2024

Sounds like a rollercoaster tycoon breakdown :cool:

nestface84May 21, 2024

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