Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith - Revision history

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‎Attraction History

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 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith is an attraction located in [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]
 ==Attraction History==

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 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith is an attraction located in [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]
 ==Attraction History==
-The history of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster began in the early 1990s when the Sunset Boulevard expansion of Disney-MGM Studios was being planned <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?s=Rock+%27n%27+Roller </ref>. The original designs for the expansion featured seven different sections, with one section being earmarked for the addition of a roller coaster <ref name= "Martin"/>. Imagineers eventually came up with the idea for "Rocking Rollercoaster". The original track layout for the attraction called for guests to loop over World Drive. Eventually however, this Idea was unused<ref name= "Martin"/>.
+The history of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster began in the early 1990s when the [[Sunset Boulevard]] expansion of Disney-MGM Studios was being planned <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?s=Rock+%27n%27+Roller </ref>. The original designs for the expansion featured seven different sections, with one section being earmarked for the addition of a roller coaster <ref name= "Martin"/>. Imagineers eventually came up with the idea for "Rocking Rollercoaster". The original track layout for the attraction called for guests to loop over World Drive. Eventually however, this Idea was unused<ref name= "Martin"/>.
 Construction on Rock N Roller Coaster began in early 1998, with the track being completed in June<ref name= "Martin"/>. While the attraction was under construction, Disney approached the Rolling Stones about starring in the attraction <ref name= "Hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2003/02/27/why-for-did-aeosmith-wind-up-as-the-hosts-of-rock-n-roller-coaster.aspx </ref>. Although the Stones were interested, Disney eventually deemed their asking price too high and negotiations ended<ref name= "Hill"/>. In March of 1999, testing began on the attraction with hope that the roller coaster would open in June<ref name= "Martin"/>. On June 12, 1999 Disney announced that Aerosmith would be featured in the attraction (Aerosmith had previously announced their involvement in the project in May of 1999 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/news/06may1999-aerosmith-comment-on-the-ride.htm </ref>). In a press release announcing the decision to incorporate the band into the new roller coaster Walt Disney World President Al Weis noted:

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	* There are 900 speakers used throughout the attraction <ref name= "trivia"/>.		* There are 900 speakers used throughout the attraction <ref name= "trivia"/>.
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		+	* In the original Rock 'n' Roller Coaster preshow, Steven Tyler made what appeared to be an obscene hand gesture. In 2016,Disney digitally edited to the original video to remove the gesture <ref> http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/media/did-disney-world-remove-steven-tylers-shockingly-obscene-hand-gesture-from/2290000 </ref>.

	==References==		==References==

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 ==Attraction History==
 The history of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster began in the early 1990s when the Sunset Boulevard expansion of Disney-MGM Studios was being planned <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?s=Rock+%27n%27+Roller </ref>. The original designs for the expansion featured seven different sections, with one section being earmarked for the addition of a roller coaster <ref name= "Martin"/>. Imagineers eventually came up with the idea for "Rocking Rollercoaster". The original track layout for the attraction called for guests to loop over World Drive. Eventually however, this Idea was unused<ref name= "Martin"/>.

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 * Some of the lyrics on the attraction have been altered to fit the roller coaster theme (i.e. "Love in an Elevator" has been changed to "Love in a Roller Coaster") <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith.htm </ref>.
-* There is a sixth limo that is used on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster; however it does not have license plate. The car is rotated with the other five, after several thousand laps.
+* There is a sixth limo that is used on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster; however it does not have license plate. The car is rotated with the other five, after several thousand laps <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>.
 * The ride's soundtrack formally featured Uncle Joe Benson, a well-known Los Angeles rock DJ <ref name= "trivia"/>.

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 ==Soundtrack==
-===Main Attraction <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10848/Remembering_the_Magic_Rock_n_Roller_Coaster_Starring_Aerosmith </ref>===
+===Main Attraction <ref name= "mouseplanet"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10848/Remembering_the_Magic_Rock_n_Roller_Coaster_Starring_Aerosmith </ref>===
 Each limo on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has its own unique soundtrack. The songs played for each ride vehicle are (as identified by license plate)

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 * Actress Ileana Douglas portrays the band's manager in the pre-show film <ref name= "trivia"/>.
-* Some of the lyrics on the attraction have been altered to fit the roller coaster theme (i.e. "Love in an Elevator" has been changed to "Love in a Roller Coaster".
+* Some of the lyrics on the attraction have been altered to fit the roller coaster theme (i.e. "Love in an Elevator" has been changed to "Love in a Roller Coaster") <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith.htm </ref>.
 * There is a sixth limo that is used on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster; however it does not have license plate. The car is rotated with the other five, after several thousand laps.

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 ==Fun Facts and Trivia==
-* Disney Imagineers originally wanted the Rolling Stones to be featured in the attraction.
+* Rock 'n' Roller Coaster was built on a Cast Member parking lot <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith.htm </ref>.
-* Rock 'n' Roller Coaster was built on a Cast Member parking lot.
+* The Stratocaster guitar at the entrance of the attraction is 40 feet tall <ref name= "trivia"> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/07/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith-turns-15-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>.
-* The Stratocaster guitar at the entrance of the attraction is 40 feet tall.
+* Actress Ileana Douglas portrays the band's manager in the pre-show film <ref name= "trivia"/>.
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 * Actress Ileana Douglas portrays the band's manager in the pre-show film.
 * Some of the lyrics on the attraction have been altered to fit the roller coaster theme (i.e. "Love in an Elevator" has been changed to "Love in a Roller Coaster".
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 * There is a sixth limo that is used on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster; however it does not have license plate. The car is rotated with the other five, after several thousand laps.
-* The ride's soundtrack formally featured Uncle Joe Benson, a well-known Los Angeles rock DJ.
+* The ride's soundtrack formally featured Uncle Joe Benson, a well-known Los Angeles rock DJ <ref name= "trivia"/>.
-* While on the first loop in the attraction, guests are pulling five g's. That is two more g's then astronauts experience when a space shuttle lifts off.
+* There are 900 speakers used throughout the attraction <ref name= "trivia"/>.
 ==References==

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−	~~http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/mgm/st-rockin.htm~~
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−	~~http://touringplans.com/hollywood-studios/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster~~
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 The history of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster began in the early 1990s when the Sunset Boulevard expansion of Disney-MGM Studios was being planned <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?s=Rock+%27n%27+Roller </ref>. The original designs for the expansion featured seven different sections, with one section being earmarked for the addition of a roller coaster <ref name= "Martin"/>. Imagineers eventually came up with the idea for "Rocking Rollercoaster". The original track layout for the attraction called for guests to loop over World Drive. Eventually however, this Idea was unused<ref name= "Martin"/>.
-Construction on Rock N Roller Coaster began in early 1998, with the track being completed in June<ref name= "Martin"/>. While the attraction was under construction, Disney approached the Rolling Stones about starring in the attraction <ref name= "Hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2003/02/27/why-for-did-aeosmith-wind-up-as-the-hosts-of-rock-n-roller-coaster.aspx </ref>. Although the Stones were interested, Disney eventually deemed their asking price too high and negotiations ended<ref name= "Hlll"/>. In March of 1999, testing began on the attraction with hope that the roller coaster would open in June<ref name= "Martin"/>. On June 12, 1999 Disney announced that Aerosmith would be featured in the attraction (Aerosmith had previously announced their involvement in the project in May of 1999 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/news/06may1999-aerosmith-comment-on-the-ride.htm </ref>). In a press release announcing the decision to incorporate the band into the new roller coaster Walt Disney World President Al Weis noted:
+Construction on Rock N Roller Coaster began in early 1998, with the track being completed in June<ref name= "Martin"/>. While the attraction was under construction, Disney approached the Rolling Stones about starring in the attraction <ref name= "Hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2003/02/27/why-for-did-aeosmith-wind-up-as-the-hosts-of-rock-n-roller-coaster.aspx </ref>. Although the Stones were interested, Disney eventually deemed their asking price too high and negotiations ended<ref name= "Hill"/>. In March of 1999, testing began on the attraction with hope that the roller coaster would open in June<ref name= "Martin"/>. On June 12, 1999 Disney announced that Aerosmith would be featured in the attraction (Aerosmith had previously announced their involvement in the project in May of 1999 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/news/06may1999-aerosmith-comment-on-the-ride.htm </ref>). In a press release announcing the decision to incorporate the band into the new roller coaster Walt Disney World President Al Weis noted:
 {{Quotation|"This thrilling new attraction is a perfect fit for Disney-MGM Studios and its celebration of show business -- film, television, theater, animation and now music, and Aerosmith, with its multi-generational, international appeal and ever-youthful approach to rock 'n' roll music, is a fantastic match for this new thrill ride." <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/news/12jun1999-press-release---aerosmith-to-rock,-guests-to-roll-at-new-disney-mgm-studios-thrill-ride.htm </ref>}}