The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster joined the Tower of Terror in 1999 to become the
second major thrill ride to debut at the Disney's Hollywood Studios, and is now one
of the top thrill rides in all of Walt Disney World (to date it is the only
attraction at Walt Disney World to feature inversions).

Rock legends Aerosmith worked with Disney Imagineers to produce a special soundtrack for the Rock 'n' Roller coaster (featuring five different songs). During development, the problem of synchronization was resolved by utilizing computerized 3D mockups of the ride.

On July 29, 1999, the ride officially opened with a special, invitation-only
party, with Aerosmith as the guests of honor. Winners of a local radio
contest got a special limousine escort to the park. After an all-you-can-eat
buffet, the lucky guests got the chance to ride the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
with one of the members of Aerosmith!.