New York Times did a bit<\/a> about how a lot Disney was spending on enlargement that included a tidbit about Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster being rethemed. The firm rapidly issued a denial\u2013that there have been \u201cno current plans\u201d to retheme Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster \u201cat this time.\u201d<\/p>\nMy perception then and now was that the story as initially printed was correct, and Disney unintentionally let the cat out of the bag early. The firm clearly participated within the piece and its writer is a seasoned Disney fan, not just a few random journalist who would\u2019ve confused Paris and Florida. It nonetheless hasn\u2019t occurred since, however March 2020 derailed plenty of plans.<\/p>\n
Marvel made essentially the most sense then, and it nonetheless makes essentially the most sense now for a Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster alternative. Walt Disney Studios Park has already achieved precisely that with its incarnation of this attraction, turning it into Avengers Assemble: Flight Force. That reimagined curler coaster has obtained a blended response from followers, however that\u2019s probably not related. Walt Disney World couldn\u2019t do an Avengers attraction resulting from Universal\u2019s Marvel contract. So completely different characters would essentially have to be chosen.<\/p>\n
There are nonetheless loads of prospects, together with Black Panther and various different current movies and Disney+ exhibits from Marvel Cinematic Universe\u2019s Phase Four. Heck, it could possibly be an mash-up of characters that Imagineering finds an excuse to place collectively, together with an eclectic and randomized roster of songs from numerous Marvel films. Perhaps I\u2019ll get my want for Led Zeppelin in spite of everything\u2013few extra memorable combat scenes than the one with \u201cImmigrant Song.\u201d<\/p>\n
Personally, I feel Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster changing into a Marvel attraction is probably going. Not essentially this 12 months or in 2024, however sooner or later within the medium-term. Iconic as Aerosmith could also be, it\u2019s most likely honest to say that the band doesn\u2019t have the identical cachet or identify recognition with youthful visitors. They\u2019ve had a great run, nevertheless it\u2019s time for one thing new\u2013and possibly not one other band.<\/p>\n
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has already confirmed massively widespread, and there\u2019s an urge for food for extra Marvel at Walt Disney World. While it clearly wouldn\u2019t be similar, a thrill journey following that template\u2013with a mixture of music and humor\u2013can be actually well-received, and could possibly be achieved with a reimagining Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, advocating for a Marvel alternative of Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster most likely isn\u2019t going to endear me to plenty of longtime followers who both dislike tremendous heroes or would like to\u00a0not\u00a0<\/em>see Marvel shoehorned into one other space the place it doesn\u2019t make excellent thematic sense. I\u2019d counter that extra Marvel at Walt Disney World is an inevitability sooner or later. More points of interest can be constructed or repurposed; it\u2019s a matter of when and the place, not if.<\/p>\nRecognizing that inevitability, I might \u2018sacrifice\u2019 Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster earlier than playing on a brand new location or one other reimagined journey. For one factor, this spot is pretty remoted from the remainder of the park and could possibly be remodeled into just about something with out disrupting broader thematic integrity. For one other, it\u2019s Walt Disney World\u2019s studios park,<\/em> which is synonymous with IP dumping floor. Personally, I\u2019d quite see Marvel right here than in World Showcase or Animal Kingdom. (I\u2019m not saying these are severe alternate options\u2013I simply don\u2019t wish to threat it.)<\/p>\nThere\u2019s additionally the truth that budgets are finite. Doing a Marvel reimagining now whereas Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster is already closed for an 8+ month refurbishment is probably going essentially the most cost-efficient doable choice, and leaves more cash for enlargement plans in Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n
In a nutshell, that\u2019s my \u201cpitch\u201d for a reimagining of Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster. Even although I don\u2019t purchase the Queen \u201crumors\u201d in any respect, I hope one thing really is occurring. In my view, this a lot downtime with out substantive adjustments to the journey can be an enormous squandered alternative, necessitating future downtime of this main journey within the subsequent ~5 years that can be extra expensive (each in {dollars} and wanted journey capability at DHS). Marvel would maximize marketability, and provides Walt Disney World one thing \u201cnew\u201d to promote in Spring\/Summer 2024, earlier than Tiana\u2019s Bayou Adventure opens on the finish of the 12 months (or in 2025). It simply makes an excessive amount of sense\u2026so it most likely received\u2019t occur!<\/em><\/p>\nPlanning a Walt Disney World journey? Learn about resorts on our Walt Disney World Hotels Reviews<\/a> web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Reviews<\/a>. To get monetary savings on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Tips for Saving Money on Walt Disney World Tickets<\/a> submit. Our What to Pack for Disney Trips<\/a> submit takes a singular take a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Ride Guides<\/a> will assist. For complete recommendation, the very best place to begin is our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide<\/strong><\/a> for every thing you must know!<\/p>\nYour Thoughts<\/h2>\n What do you concentrate on the multi-month closure of Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster? Hopeful that it\u2019ll nonetheless be \u201cStarring Aerosmith\u201d when it reopens? Or, would you favor a reimagining? Thoughts on potential bands, manufacturers, or tremendous heroes to interchange Aerosmith? What would get your vote, so to talk? Think Disney is being coy, and a retheme has really been deliberate all alongside? Any questions in regards to the present refurbishments at Walt Disney World? Do you agree or disagree with our evaluation? Any questions we can assist you reply? Hearing your suggestions\u2014even while you disagree with us\u2014is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!<\/p>\n