Just a few days ago, all that visibly remained of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was one lone piece of track. Now that visible piece is gone, and all parts visible to guests have been demolished. Last Visible Track Gone from Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit We headed over to Universal Studios to check on the progress … Read more
Christmas Tree Stroll themes have been announced for Disney Springs, a Disney Parks holiday sipper will be available online, and Figment has been replaced on Journey Into Imagination — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 17, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt … Read more
The lift hill on the iconic Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster has been completely demolished at Universal Studios Florida. Rip Ride Rockit The attraction closed in August 2025, and work began immediately after to dismantle and demolish it. Recent work included removing the Double Take Loop, as well as most of the signage in the … 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
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
Demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit continues, with even more track removed from the Double Take loop and loading area. Double Take Loop Demolition In our last update, all that remained of the ride was the lift hill and one large loop. However, the large loop is being actively demolished as part of it is … 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
Times for select show performances at Jollywood Nights were revealed, a Five Nights at Freddy’s Loungefly collection was released, and the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Stoney Clover collection has arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, September 13, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Springs Walt … Read more
As the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida continues, a mass of huge black barrels has appeared among the construction equipment, and even more sections of track have disappeared. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition The demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit began back in June, even though the coaster operated through … Read more
Even more track has now been removed in the New York section of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit as demolition of the former attraction continues. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit’s final day of operation was August 17, but demolition around the attraction began back in June. After the closure, we saw pieces of … Read more
Crews have torn down more of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit track at Universal Studios Florida. The ride closed permanently this past weekend. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition Though construction began on the land around Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in June, the ride’s final day of operation was August 17. Within a few days, we … Read more
Crews have started demolition on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition Construction actually began on the land around the attraction in June. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit had its final day of operation on August 17, 2025. Construction walls went up the next day. As seen from CityWalk, pieces … Read more
Following the last ride of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, construction walls have now gone vertical around the roller coaster’s entrance. Construction Walls at Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is permanently closed as of Monday, August 18, 2025, after hosting its final day of operation on August 17. When visiting the Universal Studios … Read more
After 16 years of operation, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Universal Studios Florida has closed permanently. The attraction opened on August 19, 2009, and had its final day of operation on August 17, 2025. Take a last look at the music-themed roller-coaster, which had the unique feature of allowing guests to pick their ride soundtrack. … Read more
Though Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida is set to operate for another month, crews have already started demolition work in the area, leading to a giant pile of dirt visible in CityWalk. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition Construction walls went up near the coaster in May, creating a work site along the … Read more