Aerosmith Ride Intensity

[RavsRuleDisney!]

go for it. i am a coaster junkie but also wear the motion sickness badge....R&RC is a blast. the start is really the most intense part of the ride. as it is indoors you don't have the big belly flopping drops of an outdoor coaster. it's all tight turns and twists but it is smooth, short, and fairly dark. you might be a bit wobbly when you get off but it passes quickly enough. ENJOY!!

[Maleficent's Dad]

I would never recommend a coaster to someone who is skeptical. That's a decision you have to make yourself.
Don't let the previous posts fool you - the RNRC is intense, especially given you're not a coaster person. Granted, you'll find plenty of rides with a greater level of intensity, but make no doubt about it - RNRC's first 3 seconds compare to any ride out there. There are three inversions after the "launch." No hills are necessary (all the speed you get at take off sends you through the entire ride).

As for smoothness? Sure it's pretty smooth as far as coasters go - but most newer steel coasters are smooth.

I won't say one way or the other what you "should do." You'll have to research it a bit and decide for yourself. One option may be to go through the queue, watch the launch of one of the rides, and if it seems too much, opt for the "chicken exit" at the loading site.
Good luck with whatever you choose!

[Janmac]

Perhaps it helps to know what you don't like. I don't like drops but don't mind spinning or turning upside down. Don't get motion sick.

Have only been on Splash Mtn once and hope never to go on it again.

The drops on Big Thunder Mtn and Space Mtn are tolerable enough so that the ride is enjoyable. Space Mtn used to be my favorite roller coaster anywhere.

Until Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Rode several times without ever hearing the music cause I was laughing so much. Only problem, after a certain age, one's cheeks are back by one's ears during the take-off. Hate those ride photos! But, the launch is fun, otherwise.

Expedition Everest is tolerable, drop-wise, but not as enjoyable as RnRC or the Mtns.

I can not conceive of a reason to ever go on Tower of Terror.

Jan

[wdwfamilyof4]

Personally I think RnRC is a blast. I grew up going to Cedar Point who's goal is to always have the biggest, fastest & scariest rides so you may want to take that into account.

A little story:
On our last visit to WDW DD 9 was going through a "I won't try it" phase. My philosophy in life is "try it once and if you don't like it fine". DH decided that DD was going on RnRC and that's the end of it. Believing that once she got on and tried it she'd love it and want to do everything. (She does have a history of needing to be convinced and then loving whatever it was that she refused to do) I had reservations but went along with the plan. DH & DS 7 were in the seat in front of us. They had a great time. DD started screaming when the harness came down and didn't stop until the ride stopped. The only good thing is that the music is so loud that nobody could hear her except me. DD was mad. The rest of the trip she wasn't forced to try anything though. Last day of the trip she decided to try everything in MK and loves the coasters most of all.
As we're leaving to start the 16 hr trip home this is what we hear "Can't we stay longer so I can try RNRC again? I love roller coaters!"

[Frog]

See,
Screaming works!!

[mickeys_princess_mom]

Not for me! I did it twice about 10 years ago. I was determined to overcome my fear of roller coasters and challenged myself. LOOOVE Aerosmith, too! Didn't see much cause my eyes were closed... screamed and prayed for it to be over. Declared I was done. Still proud of myself for doing it beCAUSE I was afraid. DEFinitely lean back cause I pretty much had whiplash when I got off. Affected me the rest of my trip. Glad I tried it.

[Suz36]

The first time I rode this, I absolutely loved it. It really is quite smooth, and you hardly even feel the loops and twists. However, the second time I rode it, the launch literally took my breath away. I couldn't breathe for what felt like an eternity (probably only 10-20 seconds really). It scared me enough that I won't ride it again, but I'm bummed because I really loved it!

[WDW84]

I love it RRC! I rode it for the first time last week and I was nervous about the take off - it is fast but so much fun! I agree with the rest of the posters that it is very smooth - I rode Space Mountain the next day and by comparison it is a much rougher ride than RRC. Have fun!

[WDW84]

One more bit of advice - if you do ride make sure anything in your pockets is secured. My cell phone slipped out of my pocket during the ride. Luckily it did not fall out of the car and I found it at my feet at the end of the ride - whew! The cast member at unload station said that items always stay in the car but next time I'll make sure everything is in a zippered pocket

[98'cpTyphoonGuard]

I have a fear of heights (doesnt' stop me from riding ToT, but if that ride was outside - no way!) and I get motion sickness (no teacups for me) but I love RnRC - I do suggest leaning your head back, if not your ears will bang against the restaints and it hurts a little. If I were to close my eyse I would get really sick, but keeping my eyes open - it doesn't bother me a bit...unlike SM which I always feel a little queasy and out of sorts after that one. When it comes down to it, only you can decide if its worth trying RnRC for you. Good luck