Rocket Rods High-speed attraction in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, built on the site of the former PeopleMover; opened on May 22, 1998, and closed September 5, 2000. The five-passenger modernistic vehicles whisked guests at high speeds, the fastest at Disneyland, on nearly a mile of roadway.
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Rocket to the Moon Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland, from July 22, 1955, to September 5, 1966. Sponsored by TWA from 1955 to 1961 and McDonnell Douglas from June 8, 1962, to 1966. Later became Flight to the Moon (1967-1975) and Mission to Mars (1975-1992). Space flight was still years away when Disneyland opened in 1955, …
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Rocketeer, The (film) In 1938 a young air racing pilot, Cliff Secord, and his partner Peevy discover a secret rocket pack that enables a man to fly. They quickly become entangled in international intrigue in their attempts to keep the device away from Nazi spies and other villains, including Hollywood matinee idol Neville Sinclair. With …
See moreRocketeer: Excitement in the Air (television) Syndicated television special; aired on June 19, 1991. Directed by Douglas Burnet. Bill Campbell, star of The Rocketeer, hosts a look at the movie.
See moreRocketeer Gallery Display of props and costumes from the film at Disney-MGM Studios from July to September 1991. Replaced by Studio Showcase.
See moreRock ‘n Roll America 1950s to 1990s rock music performed in a nightclub in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris. It closed on November 3, 2002.
See moreRock ‘n’ Roll Mom (television) Two-hour television movie, aired on February 7, 1988. Directed by Michael Schultz. A suburban mother, Annie, who loves rock music is discovered while singing at a local club, and is given a new identity as Mystere. When her secret is discovered, Annie has to be persuaded to come back, agreeing …
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Attraction at the Disney-MGM Studios that is the first at the Walt Disney World Resort to feature a high-speed launch and multiple complete inversions. Guests take a twisting, turning journey through a Hollywood night in a stretch limo booming to the driving beat of rock ‘n’ roll music performed …
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See moreRocket Jets Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland; opened on July 2, 1967. Followed Astro-Jets (Tomorrowland Jets). The attraction afforded a great view over the park, since the guests could adjust the height of their jets as they circled the towering rocket. The Rocket Jets closed on January 6, 1997, to be replaced by the similar Astro …
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