Some of the details of the new paint on the car at Rock 'n' Roller Caoster. It's been a very rare story to watch unfold. Imagineering usually rethemes backstage, and new theming was steadily done in full view of guests over weeks. Arrow in first photo at the hood ornament.
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Current theming of the car outside of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
Yellow stars recently added to the car outside of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Shadows have also been added in the graphics to add depth to the layers of color flowing across the surface.
Current composition of graphics on the upside down car at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Work in progress. Yellow stars recently added in some areas. Also airbrushed shadows in the graphics.
Theming in progress on the car outside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Car was originally blue, like near the door handle. Now seems like it was red car, and has 3D graphic elements attached. Opposite side has yellow stars. Likely to be added soon on this side.
Back and car trunk of the rethemed upside down car outside of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
Details recently painted on trunk of the car outside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster include: • Drop shadows airbrushed to add depth and flowing motion to the color. • Yellow stars and additional flourishes are being added. This car was originally blue. It now seems like it was red.
Current paint on the car outside of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
Current paint on the car outside of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.