Aerosmith Contract To End Soon? What Then To Do With Rock N Roller Coaster?

[GothMickey]

I posted this on another website. I figured I would post it here too.

July 29, 1999, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster opened in Disney-MGM Studios, thrilling fans of roller coasters and Aerosmith. The coaster features popular Aerosmith songs onboard audio.

Well, July 29, 2009 is coming quick. My understanding was Aerosmith signed a 10 year contract to have their image, name, and songs used in the ride. This date would signify the end of the contract.

Other sites have started posing rumored replacements. One rumor, and we have said this before joking, is that Disney will be replacing Aerosmith instead of extending the contract. The replacements? Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers. Personally, as much as I can see Disney doing something like this, I also don't think they will rebrand a coaster with these two acts since most of Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers fans aren't old enough or tall enough to ride.

I have a possible replacement of my own. The studio you are entering is called G-Force Records. Well, Disney's next hopefull franchise is G-Force, due in theaters July 24, 2009, about specially trained guinea pigs who try to stop the bad guy from taking over the world. Other than the music studio overlay, G Force is already present throughout the attraction queue.

Basically:
1) Is the contract with Aerosmith really set to expire?
2) If so, how fast will Aerosmith be removed from the attraction?
3) Who or what will Disney replace Aerosmith with?
4) Who or what would you like to see replace Aerosmith?
5) Do you think a G Force overlay would make sense, with a complete rebranding of Rock N Roller Coaster?

[Lakin]

How could Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers be able to fit into RNR? It's ROCKnRollercoaster. Not POPRollercoaster.

[5 Mousekteers]

I liked the Aerosmith overlay, but it would be nice if they changed the video/music. I would love to see it totally re-themed towards a Disney or Pixar movie or even a newer band.

[Pigtunia]

How could Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers be able to fit into RNR? It's ROCKnRollercoaster. Not POPRollercoaster.

LMAO!!

[lightyearfan]

perfect replacement : Rock N Rollercoaster starring KISS!! after 35 years this band is still going strong, and with Gene Simmons Family Jewels being A&E most watched show, i think that this would a perfect marriage. put $$ in front of Gene's eyes and you'll have them hook line and sinker (IMHO)

Victor

[Lakin]

perfect replacement would would Rock N Rollercoaster starring KISS!! after 35 years this band is still growing strong, and with Gene Simmons Family Jewels being A&E most watched show, i think that this would a perfect marriage. put $$ in front of Gene's eyes and you'll have them hook line and sinker (IMHO)

Victor

Actually, that's not a bad idea. Gene would be totally up for it. Plus, Gene gets a ride about him, and money, so he agrees.

[1DisneyNut]

Yes I agree KISS would be an excellent replacement. Money talks with Gene for sure. lol

[tazlikesrobots]

I got a different take! How about changing the theme to the Cars movie and play Real Gone during the ride?

[meldan98]

Well, some Hannah and Jo Bro fans may not be tall enough, yet, but once they are, I'm betting most won't know who Aerosmith is.

[Belster]

I love the Cars idea.

[kemps@wdw]

The music MUST match the ride! So, it has to be some ROCKIN jams! Kiss is a great alternative. As most HM and JB fans can't ride this attraction anyway, they're really not an option (plus they're simlpy not rockin enough)
There are so many GREAT rock bands out there, lets either go w/what's worked for 10 yrs (maybe some new songs), or move on to a different band and "keep on rockin"!

[IamBelle]

Any new news about this, did they resign a contract??

[Mackflava99]

I'd rather it be Run-DMc