Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Archives

New Merchandise Released for 20th Anniversary of Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios

July 28, 2019July 26, 2019

Disney has just announced a small line of merchandise released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has launched guests through the streets of Los Angeles on super-stretch limos for a “record”-setting 20 years at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This first-of-its-kind … Read more

FastPass Tiers Changing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 29 for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

June 5, 2019

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Big changes are coming to the FastPass+ tier system at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 29th. On the same day that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at the park, nearly all rides, including Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, … Read more

Disneyland Paris Hosting Annual Passholder Event to Celebrate Closing of Armageddon

March 20, 2019

Disneyland Paris is set to host an Infinity Annual Passholder exclusive event to celebrate the closing of “Armageddon: Les Effets Spéciaux” on March 31st, from 7-9pm. With the upcoming expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park, “Armageddon: Les Effets Spéciaux” will be closing to make way for the Spider-Man themed attraction as part of the Marvel … Read more

PHOTOS: New FastPass+ Entrance Now Open at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in Disney's Hollywood Studios

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019

We’ve been chronicling the saga of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s ever-changing entrance for the past few weeks. The culmination (so far) of all these posts is the opening of the new FastPass+ touch point, which has been moved back to where the old paper FastPass distribution point used to be. Check it out! The new … Read more

PHOTOS: New Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster FastPass+ Entrance Installed, Old Entrance Shuttered

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

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With Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy moving in next door, G-Force Records has had to shuffle around their studio’s patio a bit. Just last week, we noticed the arrival of a mystery construction box signaling the eventual move of the current FastPass+ entrance queue to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Well today, the current FastPass+ touch point … Read more

PHOTOS: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster FastPass+ Entrance Being Moved for Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios

January 31, 2019

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Last Saturday, we noticed that the gates to Sunset Showcase had been torn down in preparation for the upcoming arrival of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. Well, it appears that even more preparations are underway as the arrival of a mystery construction box signals the eventual move of the current FastPass+ entrance queue to Rock ‘n’ Roller … Read more

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disneyland Paris to Close In September for Iron Man Attraction

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith will close September 2, 2019 to make way for the new Iron Man themed overlay of the attraction. First announced at D23 Expo Japan, the attraction will be totally reimagined as a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure, in which guests will team up with Iron Man and their favorite Avengers. The … Read more

REVIEW: Disney After Hours Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Experience Toy Story Land with No Lines

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

On Saturday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney After Hours event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I note that I paid once more because most sites providing reviews of this event did not, even though they are now claiming that they attend these AGAIN later as paying guests to provide some credibility to … Read more

RUMOR: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to be Re-Themed at Disney's Hollywood Studios

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

UPDATE: The Walt Disney Company has come out and stated that The New York Times article cited below is incorrect. The New York Times today published a piece on Disney Parks and the amount the company is investing to make the parks “spectacular” as Bob Chapek puts it. Within this piece is a Hollywood Studios map showing … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney's Hollywood Studios 10/31/18 (Tatooine Traders Overhaul, Skyliner & Bus Loop Construction, Galaxy's Edge, New Merchandise, ETC.)

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Our latest photo report brings us back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios… Hooray for Preferred Parking Work continues on the new bus loops for the park at a feverish pace. Luckily temperatures have finally cooled down, but the sooner this temporary bus loop is behind us, the better. Foliage and pavement is all already in place, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney's Hollywood Studios 10/19/18 (Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Skyliner Construction, Disney Junior, ETC.)

October 19, 2018

A true glutton for punishment, I returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new and… well, what’s new at the park. Let’s take a look… Welcome to Hollywood Works continues on parking lot modifications, the Disney Skyliner, and the bus loops outside of the park. Pavement is being laid and trees planted, so I … Read more

PHOTOS: Take the Concert Home With New Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 24, 2018

Heads-up music lovers! G-Force records is proud to have exclusive new merchandise for your favorite Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster. This new line can be found in the Rock Around the Shop store at the attraction’s exit. Rock this way and check out the new digs below! We love this tee with one of the license … Read more

Evolution of Disney Parks: Disney's Hollywood Studios Park Timeline

May 2, 2018

“The world you have entered was created by The Walt Disney Company and is dedicated to Hollywood—not a place on a map, but a state of mind that exists wherever people dream and wonder and imagine, a place where illusion and reality are fused by technological magic. We welcome you to a Hollywood that never … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney's Hollywood Studios 10/25/17 (Sunset Seasons Greetings, Christmas Shopping, Toy Story Land, Star Wars, ETC.)

October 25, 2017

Our latest photo report brings u back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it prepares for a transitional Holiday season, offering up a new lineup that Disney hopes will fill the void left by the Osborne Lights over the last two years. Christmas Shopping Plenty of blown-glass ornaments for sale at Celebrity 5 & 10, including … Read more

VIDEO: Star Wars Takes Over Rock ' N' Roller Coaster, Rogue One Joins Galactic Spectacular, Rey Appears, and More from Galactic Nights

April 17, 2017

Star Wars – Galactic Nights took over Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday, April 14th, 2017 during Star Wars Celebration Orlando, turning the park into a fanboy’s dream. While we are still formulating a review (as it is expected the event will return), please enjoy our videos of the various festivities: Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster – … Read more

Full Schedule and List of Events Released for Star Wars Galactic Nights; Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Overlay Returns

July 13, 2018April 14, 2017

The very first Star Wars Galactic Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is taking place on April 14th, 2017 as part of Star Wars Celebration Orlando, but it is now expected that the event will become a regular offering for the park in the weeks to come. Disney has released a full schedule and list … Read more