After that, Disney asked KISS, who also asked for more money than Disney was prepared to pay, and U2, who weren't interested in being part of a thrill ride. And so, as their fourth choice, Disney contacted Aerosmith, with whom their movie department was working on the soundtrack for the disaster movie Armageddon.

Disney chose Aerosmith for the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios primarily because they were a world-famous, multi-generational rock band that was already working with Disney's film department. In the late 1990s, Aerosmith recorded the hit "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" for the Disney-distributed film Armageddon, creating a natural business synergy. Interestingly, Aerosmith was actually Disney's fourth choice for the attraction. Imagineers originally approached The Rolling Stones, but the band reportedly asked for a $10 million licensing fee, which was deemed too expensive. Disney then reached out to KISS and U2, but KISS also requested a high fee and U2 was not interested in being featured in a thrill ride. Aerosmith, however, agreed to a more reasonable deal and enthusiastically participated in the filming of the ride's pre-show and the re-recording of their songs—such as changing "Love in an Elevator" to "Love in a Roller Coaster"—resulting in an iconic partnership that has defined the attraction for over 25 years.