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Walt Disney World, also known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” is filled to the brim with classic dark rides and family-friendly attractions.
Rides like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, “it’s a small world,” Peter Pan’s Flight and the Walt Disney World Railroad have all entertained and inspired guests for decades, with the resort’s thrill rides also packing quite a punch for those seeking a more intense experience.
However, few rides at Walt Disney World match the intensity of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The fan-favorite thrill ride takes guests on an adrenaline-pumping journey through the backstreets of Los Angeles as guests try to make their way to an Aerosmith concert.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is unique in numerous ways and is the only ride at Walt Disney World to take guests upside down. However, few Disney experiences compare to what happened to some lucky guests while riding one of Disney’s flagship coasters.
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While it may seem counterintuitive, many fans actually hope to ride Disney attractions with the lights on. Some hardcore fans even hope that the ride in question will break down, prompting a full evacuation. Not only does this give guests more time to spend on the attraction, it also gives them the chance to see some of their favorite Disney experiences in a new light (literally).
The Disney parks have a long history of “lights on” moments, with the Walt Disney World Resort specifically letting guests take a closer look at Ellen’s Energy Adventure on its final day of operation in 2017.
However, there’s very little evidence that Disney has turned the lights on for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, with some very lucky guests recently having the experience of a lifetime.
Reddit user hannahhnah shared a post online explaining that they, along with a handful of other lucky riders, got to experience Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster with the lights turned on.
“We waited all day to ride rnr, it was my first inversion roller coaster so I was incredibly nervous but excited, said the guest. “As we got in line at like, 8:35pm (because the ride was broken prior and finally opened back up), we were so ready to ride it to end our day. We finally got seated close to 9:10pm, and as we pulled up to the launch, the ride broke again and all of the lights came on.”
“Eventually (after 10-15 minutes) they came back on the speakers saying that the ride was gonna start back up and to get ready. We got prepared and the lights never shut off, so we got to ride it being able to see EVERYTHING. I have no idea how often that happens, but for this being my first visit, I could not be happier with the experience we’ve had today, and my heart is so full!! I’m a rollercoaster lover now!!!”
WE JUST RODE ROCK N ROLLERCOASTER WITH THE LIGHTS ON
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It’s incredibly rare that guests “break down” while aboard Disney rides and attractions, though there are some experiences where it’s more common than others. Rides like Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and the Tomorrowland PeopleMover are notorious for coming to a stop, though full-on evacuations are still incredibly rare, as are “lights on” experiences as seen here.
There have been a few first-hand accounts of Disney turning on the lights for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in the past, but this specific Disney experience remains one of the most magical a guest can have while spending the day at “The Most Magical Place on Earth.”
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Inside their Hollywood music studio, legendary rock band Aerosmith is wrapping up a recording session. When their manager tells them they’re late for a concert across town, the band invites you to ride along.
Hop into their gleaming limousine and speed off into the night as Aerosmith’s hard-rock harmonies fill the air. Buckle up before zooming through the city on this roller-coaster style attraction.
Rock This Way
Speed through iconic Hollywood landmarks. Maneuver past traffic jams and swoop into 3 thrilling inversions—2 rollover loops and one corkscrew—as the wind races across your face.Will you make it to the year’s biggest concert in time?
State-of-the-Art Sound
Your super-stretch limo is decked out with a 125-speaker, 24-subwoofer, 32,000-watt audio system.
Each vehicle broadcasts different Aerosmith hit songs, including “Walk This Way,” “Dude (Looks Like a Lady),” “Sweet Emotion” and “Back in the Saddle.” The classic “Love in an Elevator” was rewritten as “Love in a Roller Coaster” specifically for this rocktastic attraction.
Have you ever ridden a Disney ride with the lights on?