Rocket Rods

[Horizons16]

I was wondering why the Rocket Rods attractions is closed for good. I mean it seemed like a great concept. Although i did have a thing for the Peoplemover but still. Was it becuase of the on-ride computer system was failing or was it lack of interest. Just curious why. Thanks for any reply!!!
~Steve

 

[teri]

Rocket Rods was a FUN ride, and the preshow was fun, too. The lines were excessive, though, and it broke down waaaaaay too much. That was one of my favorite rides at Disneyland. I will enver forget the look of glee on my son's face when he rode on that ride... watching the monorail go around us, seeing Tomorrowland and the Matterhorn. Great ride.

 

[Liz]

I haven't been on the DL board in a long time. I am just shocked to hear RR is gone! Is this permanent and how long has it been down? Our whole family LOVED this ride!!!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>Unfortunately, RR has been down for quite awhile, and I do believe it is permanent.

 

[Michelle]

Yes, it is closed permanently. Unfortunately the ride broke down constantly and the design just never really worked. I enjoyed the ride too, when it was available to ride.

 

[WDW2002]

The RR have been gone since fall of '99 (I think). And yes they have gone the way of yesterland .

I would love to see them back. This was one of the few "thrill" rides my youngest would go on. She even wanted to sit in the front, which is a miracle. She was very disapointed when she learned they were gone.

 

[KarenT]

Personally, I really enjoyed the Rockets Rods. I know a lot of people were rather disappointed with it. It was very short, but it was also something new and different. I especially enjoyed riding it at night, and if I could be in front, even better. Tomorrowland doesn't seem quite the same without it. Too quiet. I miss the humming noise it made. Very futuristic, I thought. Does anyone have any ideas as to what will be in it's place?




KarenT

 

[WDW2002]

Originally posted by KarenT
Does anyone have any ideas as to what will be in it's place?

As far as I know, there are no plans for a replacement.

I heard a rumor last summer, that they were going to put Buzz Lightyear (like at WDW) in the circlevision building, where the RR entrance building was. But so far that is only a rumor.

 

[Liz]

Seems like it wouldn't take too much work to put the People Mover back, but I don't know. I liked that ride too.

 

[Horizons16]

The People Mover was a Darn good ride!

 

[teri]

I agree... It would be nice to have the Peoplemover back. I really love the route of that ride, such great views!

 

[luvdsny]

I never rode Rocket Rods...it was never up and running when we were there.

However, I did enjoy The People Mover very much. I wish that one would return.

 

[princessKT]

It's just so weird that they would do it and then close it after one or two years. I liked it too.