Scared to ride Rockin Roller coaster

[wendy1974]

I had never ridden a rollercoaster in my life but decided I would try RnR at least once since it was Disney I scremed like I was being murdered the first time I rode it, lol. However, I've been back on it several times since and while it's still a thrilling ride Ican handle it much better. It only lasts about 90 seconds if that helps you put it in perspective.

 

[Seattle]

I *love* roller coasters, but I really, really don't like to go "upside down." We were at Disneyland Paris a few weeks ago, and my sister really wanted to go on RnR, but didn't want to make me go because she knows how I feel about the whole upside down thing. I said, "it's OK, I'll go, I won't enjoy it, but it's not like I'll *HATE* it. It'll be fine."

And I love, love, LOVED it!! It's a fabulous ride, and if the line hadn't been so long I totally would have gone again immediately.

I am completely psyched that there's a RnR in WDW...! I can't wait for the end of September!!

 

[Disney4nonah]

I seriously barely felt it go upside down, it was dark and made it easy. It is a Super quick ride... and really that first take off was the scariest part for me....Loved it.....the worst was getting my head knocked around onto the hard padding, kinda had a headache after that, but loved the ride.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Generally, I'm not a fan of big drops. I would not say I am a fan of roller coasters. I can tolerate small ones like Primeval Whirl.

I never used to go on Space Mountain, but once I did I really enjoyed it. I really wanted to go on Mission:SPACE when It opened,so I forced myself to go on it. I'm glad I did, and it was really neat. I've been on the intense version twice and I dont really care about going again.

I also forced myself to go on EE when it opened. I like it, but that is about the limit of what I can enjoy.

That said, I finally forced myself to go on RnRC last trip. For years my family has tried to get me to go! I was well prepped to keep my head back during the launch. I have to say, the ride was not nearly as bad as I feared. I am looking forward to trying it agin on my next trip! One thing I can see is that the ride technology is pretty cool. From the sound system to the linear induction.

There is a website, I dont have a link, but you can probably find it easily enough that lists every roller coaster inthe world and it's g-forces, max speed, max drops, and technology and all. IT's worth checking out - and you may well be able to compare RnRC's facts to other rides you been on before.

Oh - and the whole ride on RnRC is less than 90 seconds!

 

[Auntie Gravity]

I believe the ride only has 1 actual "loop" and it's a small one. There are a couple of corkscrews too.

It's a fun ride. You should do it.

 

[tinker_stinker06]

like everyone else has said its in the dark and goes so fast you wont know what hit you til its over. i love this ride and i cant wait to ride it again in september. if you tense up during the ride just let out a scream lol it will help you relax and enjoy the ride you will do just fine.

 

[penguintux]

Thank you, OP, this is just the topic I needed! I have never ridden RnRC (or ToT, for that matter), but I loooove EE, SpaceM, SplashM, BTMRR, etc. There's just something about *knowing* I go upside down that bugs me, which is why I won't go on any upside-down coasters at other theme parks. I usually just wait for my family to ride or go to another section of the park or something.

...I think this year I'll ride it.

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

When I first rode RnRC I didn't even know it went upside down. I had to go home and look it up on the internet when my dad told me we went upside down. I didn't believe him.

 

[Lynn5700]

It is such a fun ride!!! Do not be afraid! Go on and have fun!! The speed is the best part of the ride!! Taking off is a blast!!

 

[courtlynne]

I rode this for the first time yesterday. Usually my DH is with us at the parks and he takes DD, 6, our adventurous one on the thrill rides, but the kids and I went with my mom so I had to go with her. It was awesome, I hate coasters, can't stand the drop, but this ride was so much fun!

 

[P.I. Squirrel]

The RnRC is practically a carbon copy of Xpress (previously Superman) at Walibi World in the Netherlands. There are two corkscrew inversions, one immediately after launch, the other about halfway through. Since it's in the dark, it comes and goes without much notice. There are way too many distractions (lights, signs, music) to even pay attention to the loops. Lastly, the entire ride lasts only 1:22 from launch.

Here is a pic of Xpress:

Good luck!!!

 

[DebShauan]

I'm a total rollercoaster weenie and I liked Rockin' Roller Coaster. I chaperoned at Grad Nite in April and the group of teachers I hung out with were thrill ride junkies.
I didn't want to look like a wuss, so I rode Tower of Terror and Rockin' Roller Coaster with them. Honestly, I closed my eyes at take off (BTW, I agree with the previous poster that take off is the scariest part!) and didn't open them until after the upside down part. I didn't really notice the upside down part until it was over. I can't wait to get back to Hollywood Studios and ride it again!
All in all, if you like Tower of Terror ( ) you'll like Rockin' Roller Coaster.

 

[VegasMike21]

As many times as I have been to WDW I have never rode RnR. I love EE, ToT and BTMRR but the thought of going upside down scares me to death. Any advice on how I can get on RnR without being so scared?

I too used to be scared of going upside down on rollercoasters, the only way to overcome my fear was to ride a rollercoaster that went upsidedown so I did. After going on it I found it wasn't as bad as I thought, it goes so fast and you really don't see anything when your going through the loop. The only problem I had was with corkscrews if I had my eyes open I would get dizzy sometimes when I got off the coaster but other then that it's fun!