For those who “do not wish to miss a factor” whereas visiting Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida this winter, it appears you do not have a lot of a selection.
The Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster, a fan-favorite thriller experience that includes Aerosmith memorabilia, video pictures and, in fact, music, was formally closed this week for renovations, Disney World stated in a press release on its website.
“Efficient February 21, 2023, Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster Starring Aerosmith shall be quickly closed for renovations,” the corporate wrote. “This rocktastic attraction will resume its tremendous stretch limousine rides in the summertime of 2023.”
The experience initially opened in the summertime of 1999 and this yr marks the twenty fourth yr the experience has been in operation on the park.
Indicators are up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to remind visitors that Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster is quickly closed for renovations pic.twitter.com/4wgobu3ucx
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The automobile for the coaster depicts a sedan, with the premise being that the drivers within the sedan (subsequent to Aerosmith) should speed up in an effort to get to the band’s live performance in time, leading to a 0-60 mph improve in velocity, which is mirrored in quick 2.8 seconds is reached.
Although Disney did not specify what renovations can be made to the coaster, rumors circulated on social media that the experience may function one other rock band – a preferred fan principle has it that Queen will change into the present’s new star. None of those rumors have been confirmed or addressed by Disney officers.
In line with social media, the merchandise retailer outdoors of Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster will stay open regardless of the momentary closure.
Though Rock’N’Curler Coaster is closed, you possibly can nonetheless purchase the products outdoors at Store’N’Roll within the Subset Showcase pic.twitter.com/azK8eo1esn
— MickeyTravels, LLC (@MickeyTravels) February 22, 2023
In August 2016, Disney digitally altered a picture of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s hand on the experience after individuals complained that the musician was performing a hand gesture meant to represent a lewd sexual act.
Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster is not the one well-known park attraction to have closed in latest months.
Disney’s beloved Splash Mountain water slide was completely closed final month after complaints of racial stereotypes over the experience’s connections to the 1946 movie Music of the South.
The FKA Splash Mountain experience is slated to reopen in late 2024 as Tiana’s Bayou Journey, based mostly on the 2009 movie The Princess and the Frog.