One of the standout attractions at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando is set to close its doors permanently this September.

On December 23, 2024, Universal Orlando filed a permit with the South Florida Water Management District to remove the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and replace it with new buildings. After the news got ...

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster is going away at Universal Studios theme park. The music will die sometime in September, Universal Orlando confirmed recently. It’s not the first ...

The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened in 2009 ... the attraction has a not-so-secret track list of hidden songs guests can access by following a series of actions once on the coaster.

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which allows riders to pick and choose different songs to hear during the coaster. Rip Ride Rockit also boasts an impressive 167-foot vertical lift and a top speed of 65 mph. This all ends in 2025 ...

Over in Universal Studios Florida, the park is saying goodbye to the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster. While it boasted a unique music-selection feature, the ride’s operational issues and ...

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a rollercoaster located in the New York area of Universal Studios Florida. Once guests strap in, they can pick from five songs (dropped down from the over 30 options once ...

Florida have announced that they are closing their iconic ‘Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit’ rollercoaster later this year. Originally opened in 2009, the high octane coaster allows riders to listen to their ...

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