Will Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Be Reimagined?
Rumors have swirled for years that Rock ānā Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will be reimagined to feature a new band or IP at Walt Disney World. This covers that, debunks what’s likely false, and engages in fun armchair Imagineering about themes, characters, movies, and bands that would work as a replacement. (Updated November 21, 2023.)
Earlier this year, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster went down for a multi-month refurbishment that changed nothing of substance about the attraction.Ā From the outset, Walt Disney World was publicly crystal clear that the rockin’ nature of the roller coaster was not changing. The company informed Cast Members that ride would go down for regular maintenance, and there would be no changes to the guest experience as a result of the routine refurbishment.
At the time, we speculated about two possibilities. The first was that Walt Disney World quietly changed bands while retaining the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster name during the multi-month refurbishment. Obviously, that did not occur. The second was that the extended downtime was essentially important infrastructure work–replacing portions of the track, upgrading the launch system, or otherwise refreshing components of the coaster to extend its life–that would serve as a foundation, and allow for a shorter subsequent closure to reimagine the thematic components of the attraction.
Even though Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has now reopened and nothing has changed, we still are of the belief that the ride will be reimagined and Aerosmith will be removed in the next few years. Probably before 2026. There are several reasons for this.
First, Steven Tyler was named in a lawsuit that was first filed in December against unnamed defendants. The litigation was brought in Los Angeles County Superior Court after new California legislation extended the window for child sexual abuse allegations. In it, the plaintiff alleges Tyler started abusing her in the 1970s when she was 16, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Nearly a year after that lawsuit, Steven Tyler faces additional allegations of sexual abuse in a new lawsuit that was filed in November 2023. Tyler is now being sued by former teen model Jeanne Bellino of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court. Bellino claims she met Tyler when she was 17 during a modeling trip in the summer of approximately 1975.
The purpose of this post is not to assess the merit of the allegations against Steven Tyler, the likelihood he’ll settle or prevail at trial, or anything of that sort. We’re going to sidestep that entirely because, frankly, the outcome here doesn’t much matter.
Regardless of what happens in courts of law, it’s fairly undeniable that showcasing a rock band from the 1970s is a liability for Walt Disney World. Not just Aerosmith…pretty much any rock band of that era. Not because they all did unsavory things, but because it’s impossible to vet at this point.
Between increased social scrutiny and Disney’s family-friendly image, it’s simply an unnecessary and imprudent risk. We’ve previously reported that Disney has contingency plans in place that would allow the company to remove all references to Aerosmith overnight. That may be a slight exaggeration–given how long it took to build TRON Lightcycle Run, I’m guessing the changeover would take at least a week. But the point stands.
To my knowledge, this is nothing new–Disney has had such contingency plans for years. (It’s possible this is an urban legend, but I’ve heard the same about other attractions, including one at Universal Studios Florida that now suddenly makes a lot more sense in light of reporting this year.)
Changing the ride is an easy decision for Disney. When you combine the allegations with the risk of more skeletons and weigh that against the current marketing power of Aerosmith, the obvious conclusion, I think, is that it’s time to retheme the ride. And I say this as someone who loves Aerosmith’s music.
Reimagining Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is not just the safe move, but it would be money well spent. It presents an opportunity for Imagineering to easily inject new life in an attraction that’s inherently popular as a thrill ride, and would give the company something to market between now and 2025.
This is the second big point. Although the company has legitimate Plans to Double Investment to $60 Billion in Walt Disney World, Disneyland & Beyond that won’t start in earnest for another couple of years.Ā Disney has too much debt and not enough liquidity to front-load spending; they need to figure out streaming, ESPN, and linear television before turning their focus to Parks & Resorts.
That alone puts theĀ startĀ of serious construction work in late 2024 or 2025. Thatās the point at which weād expect work to beginĀ on theĀ Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom, meaning that Indiana Jones Adventure and whatever else is planned won’t open until 2026 at the earliest.
Between now and then, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open sometime in 2024, probably before October. That leavesĀ absolutely nothingĀ for 2025, which is the year that Universal’s Epic Universe–a brand new theme park–will debut. Unless Walt Disney World is just going to ‘give up’ and let Universal have 2025, they need to start moving on something soon. About the only possibility at this point is reimaginings–and few attractions have as much untapped marketing potential as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. A redone Rock ānā Roller Coaster could be done in 6-8 months and would be a colossal draw with mainstream audiences.
In light of that, what are potential possibilities for a rethemed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?
Let’s start with what’s probably, sadly, off the table. Variety is reporting that The Muppets Mayhem has been canceled after only one season on the Disney+ streaming service. The series was originally ordered early last year and debuted on Disney+ in May 2023. The cast of The Muppets MayhemĀ series included Lily Singh, Tahj Mowry, Saara Chaudry, and Anders Holm.
At the time, the series co-creator,Ā Jeff Yorkes, added fuel to the fire of a Muppets Mayhem overlay to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Posting on Twitter in response to an article discussing rumors of a Muppets takeover of the thrill ride, Yorkes said: “Not gonna lie–this was absolutely part of our original pitch and is another piece of this dream. Fingers-crossed that it happens.”
Yorkes deleted the tweet within hours of posting it, likely at the behest of someone at Disney. While not conclusive of anything, it’s actually a somewhat positive sign that he’d be asked to remove the statement. If this were simply wishful thinking with no teeth to the rumors, Disney would be less inclined to care.
This wasn’t the only time there’s been notable discussion this year about the Muppets taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. In response to another tweet suggesting a reimagining, former Imagineer Kevin Lively said, “if only someone had pitched that a few years with a full preshow script and treatmentā¦”
Look, I love the Muppets. This site has a clear pro-Muppets bias and will not tolerate slander to their good names. But a few things can be true all at once. First, that the Muppets are awesome but still somehow don’t resonate with mainstream audiences. Second, that the Muppets have fans in Burbank and Glendale and have been given chance after chance due to that. Finally, that Walt Disney World is not going to green light a ride reimagining based on a cancelled series. They just aren’t. That’s theĀ oppositeĀ of a marketable overlay.
As much as it pains me to say it, I think we can safely rule out a Muppets takeover of…pretty much anything, but especially one of the park’s most popular attractions. The best we can hope for is more entertainment offerings, like Holidays in Hollywood at Disney Jollywood Nights.
Earlier this year, there were also “rumors” that Imagineering plans to retheme Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Walt Disney World to the band Queen. The source of this rumor is actor Ken Marino, who plays the sound technician in the current pre-show for Rock’ n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. (And is also in the excellent Party Down,Ā which you can catch on Hulu!)
The actor made a matter-of-fact but offhand comment on YouTube that Aerosmith was going to be replaced by Queen on the roller coaster at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios ride. Marino is in the preshow and actors from attractions have been the source of leaks in the past, so this seems plausible.
However, Marino conceded that this is not a credible rumor after being inundated with questions from diehard Disney fans. He tweeted: “I have no idea what they are changing it to. Some one said that to me at some point so then I said it. It was more of rumor than anything else I suppose. Maybe itās gonna be the new Billie Holiday ride. Could be good.”
Oddly enough, celebrities regurgitating online speculation as fact is another thing we’ve seen in the past. In fairness to Marino, unless you areĀ deep in the DisneyĀ fandom, it can be very difficult to separate wishful thinking from rumor. A normal person might hear speculation and take it at face value. After all, what kind of Disney dork would give so much thought to theme parks?! (Harsh but true.)
This one kind of makes sense. Queen has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to Bohemian Rhapsody, the band’s back catalog is great, and there are a few songs that would lend themselves to a roller coaster. If the goal is to replace Aerosmith with anotherĀ timelessĀ band that won’t feel dated in a decade, Queen might be the best possible pick.
Nevertheless, I’m skeptical of Disney going that route. Centering the ride around just about anyĀ band presents a potential long-term liability–it’s different from simply featuring their music, which offers more of a disconnect. I also question just how much cultural relevance any of those bands have with young people. Queen might be enjoying a resurgence, but is that enough to justify a reimagining?
If a different band wouldn’t attract a broader audience or have improved drawing power, and wouldn’t present synergistic opportunities for Disney, what’s the point? It’d simply be spending money and making a change for change’s sake. If it won’t be a marketable addition that incentivizes people to book trips to Walt Disney World, it probably isn’t going to happen.
For that reason, I’d rule out the possibility of Queen or almost any musician (except Taylor Swift or Hannah Montana).
That brings us to other potentially great ideas that are likewise doubtful. One option would be to have a redone entrance to Pantages Theater, Amoeba Records, or Roxie Theatre. Inside, have characters from one of Disney’s franchises in the queue and pre-show, but features a random ride soundtrack of actual rock music from various bands.
This is part of Cosmic Rewind’s recipes for success, would offer the desired disconnect between band and music, while also giving the coaster infinite re-rideability.
Another option I’ve heard mentioned is turning Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster into a Max Goof “Powerline” ride. Wait a minute…I love that idea! Seriously, I wish I could take credit, but it’s not mine. (I don’t recall who originally did mention it, but I’ve seen it a few times in the comments here and on our Facebook page. Props to whoever first had the thought!)
Not to be a buzzkill, but just because something is an awesome idea doesn’t mean it’s practical. Sadly, this country doesn’t appreciate culture, and both the Muppets and Powerline enjoy limited popularity with small but passionate fanbases. It’s one thing to feature them in low-budget, low-capacity entertainment or meet & greets; it’s another entirely to center a high-capacity thrill ride around them. Then again, I also thought TRON was too niche for a major new roller coaster, so what do I know?!
However, there’s also another problem with redoing Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster to characters from animated movies:Ā it’s the most intense ride at Walt Disney World. It also has the highest height requirement at 48 inches. I could see this giving Disney pause about tying the attraction to family-friendly animated characters, which would signal it’s appropriate for all audiences.
The Muppets probably escape this concern, but Powerline doesn’t. Even as a character who’s primarily known by Millennials (and most of us are taller than 48″ by now), he’s still in the Goofy family. The height limit could take a lot of characters and movies from Disney and Pixar out of play.
You could point to Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure as being a similarly-intense roller coaster that also has a 48″ height requirement. That’s fair. My counter would be that DCA has different demographics, and Imagineering was backed into a corner with a Paradise Pier reimagining.
Toy Story Midway Mania made Pixar the most obvious choice, and from there,Ā The Incredibles is about as “adult” of a Pixar movie as there is. (Well, Wall-E–but that’s not exactly coaster material.) There’s no such consideration with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which is isolated from the rest of Sunset Boulevard.
I’m sure you’ve already guessed the most obvious options that would leave: Marvel and Star Wars. Even before summarily dismissing the other armchair Imagineering candidates, these were always the most likely brands in the Disney portfolio.
There’s precedent for a Star Wars overlay, which Disney has done before with multiple different Space Mountains around the globe. I know many purists hate it, I think Hyperspace Mountain is shockingly good for what it is. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s intensity and speed might make that type of effects more difficult, but there’s also more that could be done in the pre-show.
However, I’m skeptical of this because Imagineering and Lucasfilm have been dead set on consolidating Star Wars into Galaxy’s Edge. As a result of that, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has already lost other Star Wars entertainment elsewhere in the park. There’s another good reason not to do this: DHS doesn’t need another high-profile Star Wars ride. (All ages and well-rounded entertainment is a totally different story.)
By process of elimination, this leaves us with Marvel. You might recall that back in November 2018, the New York Times did a piece about how much Disney was spending on expansion that included a tidbit about Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster being rethemed. The company quickly issued a denial–that there were “no current plans” to retheme Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster “at this time.”
My belief then and now was that the story as originally published was accurate, and Disney unintentionally let the cat out of the bag early. The company clearly participated in the piece and its author is a seasoned Disney fan, not just some random journalist who would’ve confused Paris and Florida. It still hasn’t happened since, but March 2020 derailed a lot of plans.
Marvel made the most sense then, and it still makes the most sense now for a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster replacement. Walt Disney Studios Park has already done exactly that with its incarnation of this attraction, turning it into Avengers Assemble: Flight Force. That reimagined roller coaster has received a mixed response from fans, but that’s not really relevant.
Walt Disney World couldn’t do an Avengers attraction due to Universal’s Marvel contract. With that said, future negotiations between the two park operators are always a possibility, and that’ll likely be necessary in the next few years if Universal wants to continue using the Simpsons. Perhaps they don’t, in which case, different characters would necessarily need to be chosen for a reimagining of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.
There are still plenty of possibilities, including Black Panther and a number of other recent films and Disney+ shows from Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four. Heck, it could be an mash-up of characters that Imagineering finds an excuse to put together, along with an eclectic and randomized roster of songs from various Marvel movies. Perhaps I’ll get my wish for Led Zeppelin after all–few more memorable fight scenes than the one with “Immigrant Song.”
Personally, I think Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster becoming a Marvel attraction is likely. As noted above, my bet is that it happens between now and 2026, but I’d be downright shocked if it doesn’t occur in the next decade. Iconic as Aerosmith may be, it’s probably fair to say that the band doesn’t have the same cachet or name recognition with younger guests. They’ve had a good run, but it’s time for something new–and probably not another band.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has already proven massively popular, and there’s an appetite for more Marvel at Walt Disney World. While it obviously wouldn’t be identical, a thrill ride following that template–with a mix of music and humor–would be really well-received, and could be accomplished with a reimagining Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.
Ultimately, advocating for a Marvel replacement of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster probably isn’t going to endear me to a lot of longtime fans who either dislike super heroes or would prefer toĀ notĀ see Marvel shoehorned into another area where it doesn’t make perfect thematic sense. I’d counter that more Marvel at Walt Disney World is an inevitability at some point. More attractions will be built or repurposed; it’s a matter of when and where, not if.
Recognizing that inevitability, I would ‘sacrifice’ Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster before gambling on a new location or another reimagined ride. For one thing, this spot is fairly isolated from the rest of the park and could be transformed into almost anything without disrupting broader thematic integrity. For another, it’s Walt Disney World’s studios park, which is synonymous with IP dumping ground. Personally, I’d rather see Marvel here than in World Showcase or Animal Kingdom. (I’m not saying those are serious alternatives–I just don’t want to risk it.)
There’s also the reality that budgets are finite. Doing a Marvel reimagining to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster–rather than a new ride or land–is the most cost-efficient possible option, and leaves more money for expansion plans in Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom…and a much-needed second phase to the EPCOT overhaul that includes a reimagined Journey into Imagination.
In a nutshell, that’s my “pitch” for a reimagining of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Above all else, I hope something actually happens. Walt Disney World is going to need something marketable in the next few years, and reimaginings are really the only card they have to play since they haven’t broken ground on anything else. Marvel would maximize marketability, and give Walt Disney World something “new” to advertise after Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in 2024. It just makes too much sense…so it probably won’t happen!
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Your Thoughts
What do you think about a potential reimagining of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? Hope that it’ll still be “Starring Aerosmith” forever or would you like to hear other music? Thoughts on potential bands, brands, or super heroes to replace Aerosmith? What would get your vote, so to speak? Do you agree or disagree with our assessment? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedbackāeven when you disagree with usāis both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
what do you think of the rumor I’m spreading that it will soon be Rock n Rollercoaster starring Taylor Swift! she’s worked with Disney in the past (has a show on D+) and is currently one of if not the most popular musicians in the world.
Yeahā¦ā¦.No
I came here to comment that my boyfriend and I think it should be Powerline, but as always, you beat me to the punch, Tom. Itās an IP, itās similar in theme of racing to the concert, itās become insanely popular again in the last few yearsā¦.itās a perfect fit.
the perfect IP for Sunset Boulevard – The Rocketeer. It’s Old Hollywood, and could be some sort of villain chase where YOU are the Rocketeer flying all over Hollywood.
Might not be hip or current, but it could lead to a reboot.
Before reading this I was trying to think of what sort of āolds Hollywoodā theme could fit in with this type of roller coaster- retheming it to The Rocketeer is such a great idea!
A quick retheme,, just remove Aerosmith,, just call it Rock n Rollercoaster and play music from all rock bands from any Era m they would have a vast assortment of songs that would fit the ride experience and would never have to worry about a retheme ever again.
But be clear I said ROCK , not rap , pop , country , opera , R&B or any other genre
ROCK
Hate to say it but for this old timer the pre show theme carried over is what makes it special. One further idea. Can they do something classic from the Beatles? That would seem to be the one with the most universal appeal over time along with Elvis. All your suggestions would seem to date out potentially rather quickly. Queen has the best crossover to current kids perhaps but marvel and muppets all seem too niche. Given the budget issues at Disney it would seem to me that there are better uses elsewhere at this time.
I imagine the Beatles would be prohibitively expensive, and, along with Elvis, also not quite era appropriate with the current theming and story.
I think actual humans will eventually be avoided altogether, appearing as themselves or their Hollywood characters. Not too many celebrities will stand the test of time with regard to skeletons and closets. And can Disney afford to retheme a ride every six or seven years?
We were there in Oct 2018 and the character warehouse was loaded with Aerosmith shirts. We rode RnRC many times BEFORE going to the character warehouse. So the warehouse was backing up something we saw at the attraction. At the attraction all the merch was very generic. Generic, like you had to try hard to find something with Aerosmith written on it! I even took pictures of the dedication poster on the way out as it felt imminent that the poster would be coming down soon. It was surreal. but we were also biased. This was also the time they changed the preview movie so Steven Tyler no long made “an obscene gesture”. I know Steven found out about the change and was not happy. There has to be some sort of an ip contract with Aerosmith that was not renewed. I would not be surprised if these events in 2018 somehow play a part in what is coming / speculated. I can easily see this like a Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket where you pick music “from the bands at the concert the limo will drive to”.
Itās already a weird combo in that corner. Maybe Lightning McQueen could move into the wasteland of animation courtyard. If they did something with the entrance, made it more tunnel like and add foliage by Tower, they could start a Marvel themed area. As for the ride, Dr. Strange makes sense, like blasting through the portals. Maybe Loki? Loki is extremely popular. Itād be nice to have a land that rivals Galaxyās Edge for immersiveness rather than a solitary attraction. Not sure how much space is available back there, but doing a villains area would also be awesome. (I know itās been mentioned for MK, but it might fit better with the āolderā crowd at HS.)
My teenage daughter thinks that “Phineas and Ferb” creating a roller coaster could be a great theme.
I think the roller coaster build was the P&F premier episode. Itād be such a fun and colorful concept and an amazing ride, but with the show being retired for several years I think itās sadly unlikely.
My son and I would love this too! Not sure thereās enough broad appeal, but weād be happy to see it.
My now teenagers would LOVE a phineas and ferb coasterāand they just announced 2 new seasons coming to Disney+!
PS follow one of the creators-Dan Povenmire-on TikTok, heās hilarious!
It seems to me that Imagineering could utilize the āmultiple soundtracksā idea from Guardians of the Galaxy here, untying the ride from a single band. Instead, the story could go something like āwe just scored amazing VIP concert tickets, but we have to get there NOW! Iāll tell you the show in the carā¦.you then race around Hollywood, jamming to one of 6-8 different songs/bands.ā You could make this really cool if the last scene customizes to the song you just heardā¦
That would be a perfect “bare minimum” option. Simple as it sounds, shuffling the music so riders get a random high-energy song from a list of possible options would improve the appeal and re-ridability.
Personally, I really think that’s also what a Marvel version of the attraction should entail. I know they just did that with Cosmic Rewind, but it’s such a good recipe for success (and fun!) that it should be replicated here, but with different characters and in a different manner.
Yeah, this seems more likely to me. Havenāt ridden in awhile, but aside from the Aerosmith branding and memorabilia in the queue, some of the voiceover elements, and the final scene, the ride and story is generic enough to fit any number of bands from the era or with a similar vibe. If you make the story less about any one band (maybe make it more about the venue or license the concept of Rock of Ages) and maybe update the queue to reference all possible band experiences, it could easily work.
While I’m a fan of all of these ideas, my family thinks that it should definitely be Love Handle, especially with the new episodes in production.
I think that retheme of Rock n Roller coaster will be great! I would like the muppets in the retheme of Rock N roller coaster. I love the Muppets!
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As the saying goes: ignorance is bliss.
That’s me and classic rock bands whose music I love. I have no illusions about these people being role models or upstanding citizens, and I’m certainly not excusing whatever bad behavior happened. But I’m also not going to purposefully seek out stories that could ‘ruin’ aspects of pop culture that I enjoy. Once you start going down that road, it is never ending.
Bob Dylan is the one exception. He’s my favorite artist of all time, and played a formative role in shaping my perspectives on things far beyond music. I’d be crushed if I learned he’s not actually a role model.
I think your āIP dumping groundā phrase could be the key to a new theme: change the overall conceit from late to a concert to late to an awards show. Then they could include a hodge podge of Disney IP and still maintain a connection to the āHollywoodā theming. But itās a great coaster no matter what youāre looking at. I do hope they find a way to keep the upside down car outside. Thatās a RunDisney photo landmark!
Okay I know this isn’t where you were going with this concept, but the idea of a retheme turning RnRC into Superstar Limo has me rolling and rocking with laughter. Eisner would cry tears of joy, as we launch past a cardboard cutout of Whoopie Goldberg…
I feel like an Elvis/Buddy Holly/Chuck Berry type theme would make so much sense that I’m surprised I’m not hearing more about it. It fits with the park theme (enough), won’t get dated (because it’s already “classic”), and is similarly less likely to run into problematic character issues of the stars (they will have all been dead for years).
Hollywood stuff!
I like Aerosmith but I’m not going to throw a fit if it’s switched out. I LOVE marvel, so does my son so that would be a win.
However, I would still be sad. Visiting a recording studio and hopping in a limo to get to a rock concert is so very Hollywood. If every area of DHS is themed to a “land” we will eventually lose that sunset boulevard, backstage tour, Hollywood movie vibe. We already have lost so much of it through the years.
This ride was my favorite as a teen. It was COOL. I think the big question now might be, what do teens find cool now. Is it Rock at all? Is it Muppets or Marvel? Because I think DHS needs to maintain some level of cool for that audience.
Definitely understand that perspective–it’s definitely been sad seeing elements of old Hollywood disappear from DHS.
Personally, I think it would be a perfect compromise if the building itself were given iconic Hollywood architecture (if this were a proper reimagining, I think Imagineering would want a do-over on the entrance). There’s also probably a way to keep the California setting while integrating Marvel characters. Avengers Campus sorta does that, albeit lazily.
I agree that a retheme would be a cost effective way to breathe some new life into the attraction. I don’t have a lot of opinions on the content, but I’d add one data point that my 14 year old knows who queen is and has listened to a lot of their music, but not any of those other “classic” bands. I wouldn’t be opposed to Marvel, but it is nice to have some things that are not Marvel/SW/animated franchise related.
I would be happy to have a retheme of the ride. But what Disney usually does is announce things years in advance, take forever to build, and sometimes not even follow through. Has Disney ever surprised people with a ride build or change? (Compare to universal which denies building anything until itās completely obvious)
So why is it down for so long? Because Disney takes forever to execute anything. They donāt have the institutional competence to move quickly anymore. Thatās all.
“Has Disney ever surprised people with a ride build or change?”
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout is the most recent and best example of this. Not only is the quality surprisingly high, but it was done surprisingly fast.
It absolutely can be done. Having the core attraction already built probably helps narrow the parameters of what can be changed and how quickly it can–or needs to be–accomplished.
Good point.
That said, it was announced way in advance
just me over here continuing to bang my drum for the Electric Mayhem or Powerline.
Tom! The Universal contract! They can’t just use Ant-Man for a ride at WDW.
As for my idea, I think they should learn from Universal and turn RNR into a choose-your-own-song ride using your magic bands.
PS – I heard the same “they can remove the people from the ride overnight” for Fallon too. I think it can happen easily since anything that features them is a poster, sign, or digital video.
Fallon is the ride I was referring to at USF. I’ve heard that from more than one person–very similar plans as with Aerosmith at WDW.
I knew I should’ve brushed up on the Universal contract before writing this, as it’s been years since I’ve read that. However, in this case, my mistake was much more basic: forgetting Ant-Man is technically an Avenger!