A new permit filed by Universal Orlando Resort for the attraction that will replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit lists a two-story building among construction work. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Replacement The permit, filed with the City of Orlando, is for 5900 Universal Blvd, a backstage address approximately corresponding to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal … Read more
In the final months before Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit permanently shuts down, Universal has battled at least two lawsuits from riders who say they got hurt on the coaster and suffered traumatic brain injuries. A federal lawsuit was filed last week by Yolian Vargas Velez in U.S. District Court’s Orlando division following her 2024 trip. … Read more
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has approved Universal Orlando Resort’s permit for the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and construction of a new ride in Universal Studios Florida. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition The permit, filed under Project P830, is for the construction and operation of a stormwater management system serving the 6.27 … Read more
A closing timeframe has been confirmed for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. The roller coaster will close permanently in fall 2025. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing Rumors have been spreading for a while that indicated the imminent closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and recently, Universal filed a permit with the South … Read more
A new permit filed with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWD) supports rumors that Universal Orlando Resort will demolish Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Permit The permit was filed on December 23, 2024. The project description states Universal will “Remove existing attraction and replace with proposed attraction”. The engineering firm listed … Read more
The latest rumor around the Universal Orlando Resort suggests that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently close sometime in 2025. This rollercoaster at Universal Studios Florida is getting older, and is not very popular with guests, which means its final days could be near. Let’s take a look at several recent changes that point towards … Read more
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando, claiming she sustained “traumatic brain injury” while riding the rollercoaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Geriann Clem and her husband, Richard Clem, from the Broward County area, are suing the Universal Orlando Resort as a result of her experience riding the rollercoaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. … Read more
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida is unique because it allows riders to pick the soundtrack for their roller-coaster experience. Previously, Rip Ride Rocket had over 30 song options, including secret songs. But the ride has unexpectedly shortened this list to just 5 songs. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Songs Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit … Read more
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 … Read more
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is scheduled to temporarily close later this month at Universal Studios Florida. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing Temporarily 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 … Read more
Today the Florida Department of Agriculture’s quarterly MOU Exempt Facilities Report came out and shows two separate incidents that recently happened at the Universal Orlando Resort. Two Injuries in Quarter One 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort The first injury stated in the report comes from early February when a 64-year-old female reported a headache after riding Hollywood … Read more
Back in August, we announced that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was going to be closing for a temporary refurbishment beginning August 21. That refurb was pushed back until after Hollywood Horror Nights since the Revenge of the Mummy attraction reopening was so delayed. Now, the scheduled refurbishment of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is finally underway. … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for September 12 – September 18, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Universal … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for August 1 – August 7, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort From … Read more
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Universal Studios Florida will be temporarily closed beginning August 21. The closure will last through August 25, with it scheduled to reopen to guests on August 26. This is presumably for a standard refurbishment. Did you know Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has secret song selections? Read our guide.
It’s another beautiful, sunny day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It looks like it’s going to be busy, too. So let’s get going and head over to Universal Studios Florida first. There was a lot of traffic with people waiting to park. Thankfully, there were no lines at security so we got into CityWalk … Read more