Fans of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida should prepare for a farewell tour because the roller coaster is said to be retiring soon.
Rumors have swirled of the coaster’s demise for a while, but sources close to WDWNT have reported that it’s soon to be replaced by a multi-launch Intamin coaster. Notably, Universal recently installed a multi-launch Intamin coaster next door at Islands of Adventure — Jurassic World VelociCoaster — and it’s not uncommon for theme park companies to strike multi-attraction purchase deals.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened in 2009 and was built by German coaster company Maurer Söhne and features a non-inverted loop and a 90-degree angle climb to the launch, creating an iconic shape often used in skyline-style art on park merchandise.
The ride is loosely themed around music and riders select a song to be played from the seat’s built-in speakers. Until late 2023, a list of over 30 official songs were available to choose from in addition to a secret list. However, that list was cut down to just five choices.
Universal has yet to make an announcement about the fate of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit or a closing timeline, but as we previously reported, it’s rumored to close in 2025.
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