Universal Orlando Resort officially announced the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster will replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. Fast & Furious: Supercharged will close permanently. Fast & Furious Roller-Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Florida A few days ago, Universal teased a Fast & Furious-related announcement. Now we know Fast & … Read more
A post on Universal Orlando Resort’s official X account appears to tease a new Fast & Furious attraction, possibly the new coaster currently under construction at Universal Studios Florida. New Fast & Furious Attraction at Universal Orlando The teaser was posted on Universal Orlando’s X account: The post shows a speedometer accelerating with engine revving … Read more
Thanks to a series of new aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on X, we have a better look at construction progress surrounding the attraction that replaces Rip Ride Rockit in Universal Studios Florida. Construction of New Universal Roller Coaster Aerial shots taken above Universal CityWalk show roller coaster footers among piles of dirt. They are short, round … Read more
Another round of posters has been glued to the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit construction walls of Universal Studios Florida. The roller coaster closed permanently this summer and something new is in the works for the area. Posters added to the walls last week reference Blues Brothers and Back to the Future. New Posters on Construction … Read more
There are more concrete footers in place for the rumored roller coaster replacement of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. The first concrete footers were installed last month. Construction of New Universal Roller Coaster More footers are throughout the construction site, between piles of dirt. They are short, round concrete columns with wood … Read more
Universal has added more themed posters and signs to the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit construction walls in Universal Studios Florida. The roller-coaster closed permanently in August. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Construction Walls A few weeks ago, Universal extended the walls to run right up to the nearby buildings, no longer allowing guests to reach the … Read more
Construction has begun on a brand new roller coaster to replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal still hasn’t announced exactly what the replacement ride will be. Rip Ride Rockit Replacement Photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos of the roller coaster footers on X. An aerial image shows concrete forms in various stages next … Read more
A guest discovers you can’t pee just anywhere at Disney Springs, a new Tower of Terror shirt jumps on the Glambot trend, and all the characters you can meet at Disney Jollywood Nights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Springs … Read more
Think you kept up with all the latest Disney and Universal news this week? Let’s find out. Here’s your quick recap to make sure you’re all caught up on the biggest headlines of the week that everyone’s been talking about. What do you have to say about this week’s top stories? Let us know in … Read more
What’s left of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit catches fire, Disney opens a preview center for upcoming Walt Disney World attractions, PhilharMagic closes for refurbishment, and Harambe Market’s menu is moving — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 10, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
The remains of the closed Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida was on fire Friday morning. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Fire WESH 2 first reported the Rip Ride Rocket fire at 11:42 a.m. They were broadcasting live from the scene soon after as firefighters tried to put out the flames. These screenshots were … Read more
The world pays tribute to primatologist Jane Goodall, the Magic Kingdom gets its own birthday button, and dining reservation outages hit both Walt Disney World and Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
All of the Double Take Loop of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida has been torn down, as has most of the signage found in the attraction’s entrance area. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition In our last Rip Ride Rockit update, we noted that crew members were removing the Double Take Loop piece … Read more
Megatron cheers on a guest fight at Universal Studios Hollywood, another lawsuit for Stardust Racers, Darth Vader has a new Hollywood Studios meet and greet, and 2026 Disney After Hours announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 25, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise … Read more
The Muppet Show is coming back, we say goodbye to Gino the gorilla, a guest gets arrested at Magic Kingdom, and Disneyland settles a $233 million wage theft lawsuit — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney … Read more
All that remains of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida is its iconic lift hill and one large loop. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition There is no more coaster track on the CityWalk side of the construction site. Construction walls went up in this area in June, although the ride continued to operate … Read more