Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is now temporarily closed at Universal Studios Florida, as the ride undergoes a previously announced brief refurbishment.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Temporarily Closed
Rip Ride Rockit is a roller coaster in the New York section of the park, near Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and the new Villain-Con Minion Blast.
Originally opened in 2009, it is unique among coasters in Florida for allowing guests to choose the music they wish to listen to while they ride, as well as starting out with a vertical chain lift. When it is open, be advised: this ride is intense and reaches maximum speeds of 65 miles per hour.
The ride closed for its scheduled maintenance today. The closure is scheduled to last through August 18. A closure also happened around this same time last year.
Construction crews could already be seen lifted up to work at one of the roller coaster’s drops.
Did you know this roller coaster has secret song selections beyond the regular assortment? You can check out our guide here.
To play any of the secret songs, simply pull down on the lap bar once you board the attraction, hold the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit logo in front of you for ten seconds, let go, and type in the three-digit code associated with the song when the number pad appears on the screen.
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The ride layout is excellent, but it’s always been a bit rough. In our family, it’s a ride we do once a year. Being built in 2009, you’d think it wouldn’t require retracking like The Mummy, but I think it needs to be smoother. Check the box but save the repeat rides for the others.