Find of the Day: Rock 'n Roller Coaster Drumsticks

Hey there Disney Fans!

Today's Find of the Day is Rock'n Roller Coaster Drumsticks!

Image from Disney Store website: https://www.disneystore.com/play-sets-more-toys-rock-n-roller-coaster-drumsticks-pink/mp/1408487/1000265/#longDescription

What it is: These are actual, functioning drumsticks with screen artwork based on the Rock'n Roller Coaster ride! They come in two styles: Mickey and Pink.

What it Costs: These are $17.95 for a pair.

Who it's for: Drummers, fans of Rock'n Roller Coaster, fans of Aerosmith, and people who like hitting things with sticks (not for use on people or animals... probably shouldn't hit plants either).

Why it's a Find of the Day: First off, drumsticks are a very unique find as far as Disney merch goes. Although there may be other types of licensed Disney drumsticks available elsewhere, these are the ONLY drumsticks available directly from the Disney Store.

Secondly, they are themed on the Rock'n Roller Coaster. For those who have not had the experience, Rock'n Roller Coaster is an extremely unique attraction that only exists in  Hollywood Studios at Disney World.It is an indoor roller coaster (similar to Space Mountain in that way) themed on the music of Aerosmith. The idea is that you're rushing away from the crazed fans after the concert and you jump into a stretch limo (the ride car) and take off on... well.. a rock'n roller coaster.

Unlike Space Mountain, which has iterations at multiple different parks around the world, there is only one Rock'n Roller Coaster. Additionally, it's placement in Hollywood Studios makes this ride unique. We've all watched over the years as Hollywood Studios changed names (previously MGM Studios), stopped being a working studio, and generally struggled to find its identity and its anchor attractions. Since its opening, Rock'n Roller Coaster has consistently been a fan favorite, solid attraction.

Currently, with many of the traditional attractions the park was known for are closed (and some are soon to close) as the park amps up for the additions of Star Wars land and Toy Story land. This ride is even more important as it continues to draw guests to Hollywood Studios during this transition. And yet, despite its obvious importance, being one of only two "thrill rides" in Hollywood Studios, there really isn't all that much merchandise associated with ride. There are literally only 17 items listed on the Disney Store website associated with Rock'n Roller Coaster and it's currently a featured collection (for contrast, the other ride being featured right now is Haunted Mansion and it has 59 items).

So, in short, these are a Find of the Day because it's unusual to find Disney drumsticks and because, although Rock'n Roller Coaster is a very important ride, it doesn't always have that much merchandise compared with other rides.

That's it for the Find of the Day. What do you think? Will you be buying these? Do you feel that Rock'n Roller Coaster needs more merch? Let me know in the comments!