Crews have installed construction walls around part of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Universal Studios Florida, a few months before its permanent closure.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Construction Walls

The construction walls are located at the end of the New York street, around the roller-coaster’s “Treble Clef” element, which passes through the firehouse facade and in front of the New York Public Library facade. Both buildings are inspired by “Ghostbusters” locations, and the firehouse was originally the entrance to the “Ghostbusters Spooktacular” show.

The walls are angled to leave a few feet of space in front of the firehouse doors, with only part of the facade blocked.

A sign on the nearby corner of the construction walls actually references the “Ghostbusters” firehouse.

The sign resembles an official New York City document reading:

Historic Preservation Act
Save New Yorks Treasures

Restoration of the Historic Engine 89 Firehouse

This project is being funded in part by the generous support of the Casey Foundation as administered by the Midtown Park Service.

Restoration Organization
Midtown Historical Society
Approved by S. Kish

Grant Initiation
Community Funded Project

Will Ghostbusters Theming Return to Rip Ride Rocket Area?

Could this indicate the facade will be restored to its Ghostbusters theming, and that the ride replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will be inspired by Ghostbusters? Universal has made no official announcements, but we can hope.

The orange, diamond-shaped signs on the front of the walls read, “Road Construction in Progress. Please Use Alternate Routes.” The front of the walls appear to be gates that can open for large construction vehicles.

All the other signage points guests to different areas, like the service dog relief spot around the corner.

The walls don’t reach all the way up to the current coaster’s elevated track, but completely surround its supports. They stop a few yards before the library facade.

Though Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit won’t close for over two months, the construction walls are likely up already so crews can move in construction equipment and start preparing for demolition. Universal confirmed the coaster’s closure last year, following long-running rumors that its end was imminent.

Construction walls also went up in CityWalk for the impending demolition.

When Does Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Close?

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida is closing permanently on August 18, 2025

What Will Rip Ride Rockit be Replaced With?

Universal has not confirmed what “new experience” will replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, but a permit filed in March 2025 listed a two-story building among the construction work. It’s rumored to be a multi-launch coaster designed by Intamin, who Universal hired for unknown work last fall.

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