Originally Posted By ImTempest Went to WDW for the first time last November, and will be going back in 2010 (we live in California - best we can do!). So, my husband and I made a list of rides we missed and would like to catch next time around. I want to go on the RNRC, but I wanted to check it out first on a video site - that's what I did for Expedition Everest, and it calmed my "chicken-ness". Anyway, so I look at the video, and it timed out at just over a minute! Is this right? The ride is really that short?
Originally Posted By barboy There have been multiple complaints around here as to its short duration(me included!) If you got video footage that shows about one minute I would believe it. That ride is a 'quickie'.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Yay, it's only about 1.min. 30 sec. It is all in the dark and you go super fast. In the start you go from 0-60 in 10 sec. It is all to be in downtown LA. You can see signs for 101 and the big dougnut. It is alot of fun even though it is short.
Originally Posted By barboy ///0-60 in 10 sec./// That doesn't sound right at all--- economy passenger cars accelerate faster than that. It must be noticeably quicker out of the starting gate. My car does 0 to 60 in about 5 seconds and RnRoller feels even more of a rush.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy It's a short ride, but it's a fun ride. I consider the queue to be part of the ride as well. It's really well done.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think RNRC goes 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds. I think I've heard that number being used for California Screamin' and both have a very similar feeling when you start the ride.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey It's definitely not 0-60 in 10 seconds. I think I remember it being something like 2.3 or 3.2.
Originally Posted By barboy I was under the idea that RnRoller doesn't even hit 60 mph anyways-- I was thinking 55. ///I think I remember it being something like 2.3 or 3.2./// 2.3 sounds too fast. I suppose it's possible but I think less likely as that is seriously hauling down the track. Keep in mind Ferraris and Lambourghinis do 0 to 60 in around 4 seconds. My best guess would be right around the high 3's. Does anyone know the stats for its rival Hulk up the road? Hulk's take off feels shorter in its distance and duration but just as thrilling and powerful.
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ The DHS version accelerates to its maximum speed in about 2.8 seconds. I believe the top speed is in the area of 57/58 mph. It is less than 60 mph (which was a conscious decision by WDI).
Originally Posted By leemac <<Does anyone know the stats for its rival Hulk up the road? Hulk's take off feels shorter in its distance and duration but just as thrilling and powerful.>> If I remember correctly Hulk isn't a LIM so it doesn't have the same acceleration. Hulk is an unusual coaster as it is a tire-propulsion system (I think it is a B&M coaster).
Originally Posted By leemac Forgot to add that the attraction is 1:10 according to the five audio files of the soundtrack that I have.
Originally Posted By barboy Thanks for the help Lee; you always do a great job contributing to discussions, clearing up misunderstandings or answering questions.
Originally Posted By barboy Correct, Hulk is a B&M and tires, of all things, launch us upward through the tube and directly into the inversion. The funny thing is based on my (at times faulty) memory now that you bring up the 2.8 second number for RnRoller I could have sworn that Universal said their Hulk does that up the tube to reach 45 mph's. Oh well. IOA's other main coaster D. Dragons is a B&M also.
Originally Posted By brotherdave And just for the record, Rock n' Roller Coaster was built and designed by Vekoma, as was Expedition Everest. The ride launch actually feels faster than what it is, mainly due to the darkness and tight constraints of the launch tunnel. The flashing strobe light (which is used for the on-ride photos, I believe) actually accentuates the experience. Once the coaster is launched, it has already hit it's top speed of near 60 mph. Most of the rest of the ride, it hits speeds in the 30-40 mph range, varying, of course, with the layout. There are three upside-down inversions, one of which you experience immediately after the launch. Overall, it is a 'wild' ride, but not nearly as wild as the Incredible Hulk at IOA or the other B&M steel coasters at Sea World or Busch Gardens. It is a little more intense than Everest, but not nearly as much as most other major steel coasters found at other parks. It is also definitely much shorter in duration and length than Everest, or even Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. If you think you can handle a little wilder ride than Everest, then I think you will enjoy Rock n' Roller Coaster. And keep your eyes open to experience the visuals! They're fun to watch and part of the experience!!!
Originally Posted By Hista98 my friend who works at disneyworld said this when i asked him how long it is.. "long enough for you to wet yourself"
Originally Posted By ImTempest Thanks for the info - I'm pretty sure I can handle the intensity if it's just about a minute's worth! My main concern was the inversions. I haven't been on an upside down ride in...um...never mind. Let's just say that for a chicken, I'm well past spring. But I really loved Expedition Everest, and kept yelling "That all you got?" on Space Mountain, so I think I can do this.
Originally Posted By BetsyinWonderland Hi ImTempest I am the queen of chickens and I kept telling my husband that I would absolutely NOT ride the Rockin Rollercoaster because of the inversions...but, we actually FOUND two fast passes just sitting on a ledge near the smoking section next to the ride. We asked all of the people around if they had lost their fast passes and no one claimed them, so I assumed that this was the roller-coaster gods way of telling me that I needed to ride it, so I did, and it was totally awesome! It goes so fast that you honestly don't even know you are upside down, and it's super smooth too! No bumps or jerks or anything, and before you know it it's over! It was super fun and I am very glad that I sucked it up and rode it!
Originally Posted By leobloom ^^Super smooth??? I want to ride the RNRC that you rode. The one I ride is jerky and uncomfortable as hell.
Originally Posted By BetsyinWonderland ^^ Really? Hmmmm...I found it to be much smoother than both Everest and Space Mountain. I guess it depends on your definition of smooth. Eight years ago I was visiting Six Flags over Texas and rode their Batman roller-coaster and seriously injured my back to the point of having to cut our trip short and head home because I could barely walk! I still have issues with my lower back because of it which is part of the reason I was so afraid to ride Rockin Roller-coaster (Batman had an inversion as well). I thought the Disney coaster's seating was incredibly comfy and was not jerked around one bit; weird that you experienced something different.
