In this post we give an overview of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, a roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Walt Disney World. We cover the basics of the ride, how to ride it, and our thoughts on the experience before closing with an FAQ. Read on to learn more!
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Basics
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is a roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. The ride:
offers rider switch
has a Lightning Lane that is a part of Genie+
is about 2 minutes long
Disney warns that persons not in good health and expectant mothers should not ride.
Where is Rock 'n' Roller Coaster located?
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is located at the end of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Studios.
Entering the park, you’ll walk down Hollywood Boulevard to the first big intersection (Sunset Boulevard, where the Starbucks is) and turn right, you can’t miss Tower of Terror at the end of the street, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s entrance is to the left of Tower of Terror.
If you’re riding it first at rope drop, guests are sometimes held in a queue outside the ride, on Sunset Boulevard, before the ride begins operating.
How to Ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has a Lightning Lane that is a part of Genie+. It is a good use of a Lightning Lane, but you should only pick it first if you have a plan for getting on Slinky Dog Dash, which is the highest priority at Hollywood Studios.
If you have a plan for riding Rise of the Resistance and Slinky Dog Dash, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster can be a good option for your first ride if you have Early Entry. Ideally you’ll get on and off Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster quickly and have time to get in line for Tower of Terror before the park opens to other guests.
Otherwise, the ride has a single rider line if you’re hoping to cut down on waits. Personally, I’ve found this to be one of the worse single rider lines, with a typical experience being something like a posted 60 minute wait for the ride and a single rider line that takes 30-40 minutes.
If you’re visiting Hollywood Studios with small children, you’ll need to mind the 48 inch height requirement. The ride offers rider switch, and nearby Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy (and the surrounding courtyard) is a good spot to spend time with the non-rider.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Ride Experience
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is an intense roller coaster in the dark (with some neon lighting throughout). You’ll go upside down. During the two-minute ride, speakers in your seat play one of several Aerosmith songs. The ride is perhaps most famed for its launch—it goes from 0 to 57 mph in 2.8 seconds.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster FAQ
How fast is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster?
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster tops out at 57 mph, and it reaches that speed in 2.8 seconds at launch.
Does Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster go upside down?
Yes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster goes upside down three times.
Is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster scary?
While the right isn’t meant to be “boo!” scary, it is intense and in the dark, so anyone potentially frightened by coasters might be scared (although in some cases maybe the dark is less scary).
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