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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith – Everything You Need to Know

Attractions > Walt Disney World > Disney's Hollywood Studios > Sunset Boulevard > Rock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith

Rating

9.19 / 10

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Ride Length

30 Seconds

Motion Level

EXTREME

Lightning Lane Single Pass

No

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Yes

Ride Seating Photos & Advice

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Highlights:

• Lightning Lane Attraction
• 48 inch height requirement
• Take off from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds on Disney World’s only upside coaster

Introduction | Attraction | Ride Logistics | Dining | Shopping | Interesting Facts

INTRODUCTION

If you like your coasters dark with lots of unexpected twists and turns set to a powerful music track, you’ll love the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Located on the left near the end of Sunset Boulevard, near the Hollywood Tower Hotel, this exhilarating coaster boasts several “firsts” for Walt Disney World, including a high-speed launch that goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.

When this attraction originally opened on July 29, 1999, it featured appearances and music by the rock and roll legends, Aerosmith.

In 2025, Disney announced that it would be rethemed to feature The Muppets.

Hi Ho everyone! @TheMuppets are packing up and moving to Sunset Blvd for their first ever coaster! Grab your guitar (or banjo), because Rock ’N’ Roller Coaster Starring @TheMuppets speeds into Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2026! pic.twitter.com/ldltI3dGmi

— Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) June 7, 2025

As we continue to monitor the news and updates released about this attraction’s refurbishment, we’ll update this page, but in the meantime, you can read all about the history of the original Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.

ATTRACTION

Pre-Show — The attraction begins with guests getting a glimpse into the sound booth at the fictional G-Force Records. There, you see the classic rock band Aerosmith finishing up a studio recording session. It seems as though the band is actually interacting with you –- and before you know it, you’ve been invited by lead singer Steven Tyler himself to a concert! The show starts soon — but don’t worry, they got you a really fast car.

From the pre-show area, you’re ushered into what appears to be a darkened back alleyway, where you await a “Super Stretch” limo. The 24-passenger limo screeches to a halt in front of you and you board, securing yourself with a padded u-bar.

After a few moments of excruciating build-up, you are finally launched (0 to 60mph in 2.8 seconds!) into the wild ride, swiftly accelerating into the imagined Hollywood night to the pulsating Aerosmith music. The 90-second coaster features a corkscrew double twist and an upside-down loop. The ride is quite dark, so you can’t see what twists or turns are ahead of you, but it does feature individually lit Southern California landmarks, such as signs for Hollywood and the famous Roxy Theatre. After just a few minutes, you find yourself at the “concert,” your destination, where you disembark into the gift shop.

RIDE LOGISTICS

Lightning Lane access for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is available with the purchase of Genie+. It is a very popular attraction, with standby waits averaging between 45-90 minutes.

There is a Single Rider line at this attraction. You’ll enter a separate queue, and you’ll fill in single seats as needed. Your party WILL be split up — but the wait time is typically much shorter than the Standby Queue.

Height requirement for this attraction is 48 inches (122 cm).

Accessibility:  Guests must transfer to a standard wheelchair for the queue and then transfer to the ride vehicle.  Service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

Warnings:  This is a very fast, very loud, very dark ride! Pregnant women and people with other medical considerations are advised against riding this coaster with its twists, turns and inversions.

Seat Restrictions: Although a little low to get in and out of, the limo seats are quite roomy, enough to accommodate larger guests.

Walt Disney World At Large: Taller riders will be uncomfortable on certain rides unless they ask for the front row with more legroom. These attractions are Test Track, Dinosaur, Rock n Roller Coaster, and Space Mountain.

If you just want to see the pre-show, or if you change your mind about riding this attraction at the last minute, you can use the so-called “chicken exit.” After viewing the pre-show, guests are guided into an alleyway — the chicken exit is located to the far left of the alleyway, just before the queue winds around for guests to board the limos. Be sure to tell the Cast Member that you do not wish to ride, and you’ll be directed through the exit, which takes you into the gift shop, where you may await the rest of your party.

Rider Switch (aka Child Swap) is possible at the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Contact the first Cast Member you see as you approach the coaster to find out the current, specific procedure, as this often changes.

Ride Photo:  Yes, the camera is to your right at the beginning of the ride as you catapult into the tunnel.

DINING

In the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster courtyard, to the left of the big guitar, you’ll find KRNR, a snack stand. The menu consists of hot dogs, mac & cheese, and frozen beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic).

KRNR Station Restaurant

Rating: N/A Recommended By: N/AMenus: SnacksServices: Kiosk

SHOPPING

There is a gift shop, Rock Around the Shop, located at the exit of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster that sells Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Aerosmith memorabilia, such as pins, t-shirts, and postcards. The gift shop can be accessed without riding the coaster — its entrance is on the far left side of the building.

INTERESTING FACTS

The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 29, 1999.

This thrill ride features a high-speed launch of 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, three inversions, two rollover loops and one corkscrew — all firsts for a Walt Disney World attraction.

There are a lot of rumors circulating around the soundtrack and musical artists that were discussed to be featured in this attraction. One of the most common considerations is the 2000s boyband N’Sync. There are also always rumors about Aerosmith being retired as the attraction soundtrack. We’re personally advocates for a retheme to the Muppet’s very own Dr. Teeth and the Electric Maybem.

The coaster also features a specially recorded Aerosmith soundtrack that booms out from a 32,000 watt onboard audio system with more than 900 speakers (5 per passenger) and 24 sub-woofers.

Guests experience a force of nearly 5 Gs as they transition from launch to loop at the ride’s first inversion. For comparison, astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle experience 3 Gs at liftoff.

At 3,400 feet, the coaster’s track is more than a half-mile long.

The Stratocaster guitar at the entrance of the attraction is 40 feet tall and has a 32-foot-long neck.

Each limo plays a different Aerosmith track. Among the popular Aerosmith songs heard: Dude (Looks Like a Lady); Walk This Way; Sweet Emotion; and Back in the Saddle.

Formed in the early 1970s in Boston, Aerosmith has sold 80 million records in its career.

Look for actress Ileana Douglas as the band’s manager during the pre-show segment of the attraction.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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Will Rock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith make me motion sick?

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