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ORLANDO, Fla. - Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton visited Disney World this week for a final ride on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ahead of the ride’s closure in March.
The musician was spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Tuesday with his new band Close Enemies and members of the band Kamenar.
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Hamilton, 74, shared photos and video of his experience riding the coaster "one last time" on Instagram.
"It’s been an absolute honor to share this ride with our fans for so many years," Hamilton said in the post. "Huge thanks to the amazing cast members for the warmth, hospitality, and respect for what this moment means."
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closing after 26-year run
Hamilton’s visit comes just a month before the Aerosmith version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closes forever.
The indoor coaster opened on July 29, 1999, back when Hollywood Studios was named Disney-MGM Studios.
On the ride, visitors join the band in a "super-stretch limo" as they race across Los Angeles to a concert while Aerosmith songs such as "Walk This Way" and "Sweet Emotion" play along the way.
The ride features a high-speed launch that accelerates the coaster trains from 0 mph to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. It was the first coaster at Disney World to feature multiple inversions.
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Muppets to take over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
In November 2024, Disney announced the Muppets would take over the ride, replacing the rock band. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will have its final day of operation on March 1. It will reopen this summer as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
The revamped ride will feature Muppet characters who have taken over G-Force Records and a new rocking soundtrack by Muppets band Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem.
Disney has not yet announced an opening date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
The Source: This article was written with information gathered from Tom Hamilton's Instagram account, the Disney Parks Blog and previous FOX 35 reporting.