Famous wiggle phrases!)<\/em><\/p>\nMy perception then and now was that the story as initially printed was correct, and Disney unintentionally let the cat out of the bag early. The firm clearly participated within the piece and its writer is a seasoned Disney fan, not just a few random journalist who would\u2019ve confused the Paris and Florida variations of the journey. Regardless, it didn\u2019t come to fruition pre-closure, and just about all plans since have been derailed.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, there undoubtedly might be \u201crumors\u201d of a Marvel re-theme or a unique band changing Aerosmith. If we\u2019re going to throw round bands that might be excellent, my vote is for Led Zeppelin. It\u2019ll by no means occur for a lot of causes, but it surely ought to. Kids lately must be taught historical past\u2013and good style in music!<\/em><\/p>\nAnother band changing Aerosmith or one other theme totally can be believable hypothesis within the absence of official phrase from Walt Disney World. However, the corporate has launched an unambiguous assertion that no adjustments are deliberate to the journey expertise. This one doesn\u2019t even have wiggle phrases! That ought to put these rumors to relaxation, not less than for now.<\/p>\n
Instead, the refurbishment will revolve round curler coaster\u2019s launch system and entail different normal preventative upkeep. While that\u2019s the official phrase, that is arguably extra than simply preventative. Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster has been experiencing prolonged downtimes in recent times, and that\u2019s solely gotten worse this 12 months.<\/p>\n
There have been a couple of multi-day stretches when the attraction has been closed, and it has grow to be one of the unreliable rides at Walt Disney World. (It was down for many of the morning as we speak, in reality!)<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not a curler coaster knowledgeable, so I can\u2019t communicate to the doubtless causes of the downtime (dispatch, unload, or different backups?). It\u2019s additionally potential that the journey producer recommends sure upkeep after X years of operation, and the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster will quickly hit that. Regardless of the explanation, it’s desperately wanted.<\/p>\n
This additionally doubtless explains Walt Disney World\u2019s seemingly perplexing option to take one of many elevator shafts at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror out of service (once more) in the course of the vacation season. Previously, it was unclear whether or not that was deliberate or unplanned downtime. Now I\u2019m leaning in the direction of deliberate, with the aim of ending that earlier than beginning this\u2013or not less than previous to the tip of the winter low season.<\/p>\n
Earlier this 12 months, the opposite aspect of Tower of Terror was refurbished and that challenge took a couple of months. That wrapped up halfway by the summer season season, and Walt Disney World didn\u2019t take the opposite aspect down for refurbishment instantly thereafter. That\u2019s now a perplexing resolution, as the opposite half may\u2019ve been executed in August by October when crowds have been decrease. (Suggesting that this Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster closure was not added to the inner schedule till extra not too long ago.)<\/p>\n
Down the street, a substantive overhaul continues to be doubtless. I personally love Aerosmith, however I\u2019m however shocked that Walt Disney World is taking the attraction offline for therefore lengthy and never giving it a retheme. Popular thrill rides can at all times grow to be much more well-liked with the combination of extra well-liked mental property. Just have a look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout at DCA.<\/p>\n
Iconic as they could be, it\u2019s in all probability honest to say that Aerosmith doesn\u2019t have the identical cachet or identify recognition with youthful friends. I can\u2019t consider one other up to date band that’s well-liked, crowd-pleasing, non-controversial, and suits the journey profile. Then once more, the Guardians of the Galaxy have demonstrated that basic rock can transcend its period. (So right here\u2019s hoping Led Zeppelin is within the subsequent film!)<\/p>\n
Another factor the Guardians of the Galaxy sights have taught us is that enjoyable and upbeat music can go a great distance in elevating thrill rides. This can also be true with Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster, though I\u2019d say to a lesser extent. The curler coaster doesn\u2019t actually have the identical power as Cosmic Rewind, which is an element as a result of journey profile and half attributable to track choice.<\/p>\n
Whatever finally ends up occurring down the street with Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster, I hope Imagineering incorporates becoming and enjoyable songs. They additionally must take the time to check a ton of various choices. The finish outcome on Cosmic Rewind is superior\u2013even with the songs I don\u2019t personally love. By distinction, Cosmic Rewind: Holiday Remix falls flat although it\u2019s the very same underlying attraction. (Still excellent, however doesn’t measure as much as the common journey!)<\/p>\n
One factor which may clarify why Walt Disney World is\u00a0not <\/em>reimagining Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster in 2023 is as a result of that\u2019s a card they wish to play later. With TRON Lightcycle Run opening in Spring 2023, they\u2019re already going to have a brand new curler coaster to market within the coming 12 months.<\/p>\nBy distinction, the one factor\u00a0perhaps <\/em>in 2024 is Tiana\u2019s Bayou Adventure, which goes to wrestle to debut by that Christmas and really properly would possibly slip into 2025. (I’d wager on it.)<\/p>\nWith little in the way in which of bodily props or units exterior of the pre-show, Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster might be meaningfully reworked within the span of some months (the corporate may really take away Aerosmith in a single day within the occasion of a scandal!).<\/p>\n
Perhaps Walt Disney World is \u2018saving\u2019 the reimagining for subsequent 12 months, and a \u201cnew\u201d Marvel curler coaster would be the marketable draw for Walt Disney World in 2024? There are loads of characters which can be off-limits as a result of Universal contract, however that also leaves loads of choices\u2013together with ones which can be well-liked within the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four.<\/p>\n
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