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South Florida Water Management District Approves Universal Permit for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition

February 21, 2025 Shannen Ace

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster in universal studios Florida

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

BREAKING: Closing Timeframe Announced for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida

January 6, 2025December 27, 2024 Katie Francis

Entrance to Universal Orlando's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster features signs for attraction entrance, single riders, and express pass. People are waiting in line; wait time is 75 minutes.

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

Universal Files Permit to Remove Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit from Universal Studios Florida

December 26, 2024 Shannen Ace

A theme park map highlighting a red outlined path through various attractions and stages, including Transformers, Despicable Me, and Hard Rock Cafe.

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

RUMOR: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Will Close Permanently in 2025

April 21, 2024 Annie Wilson

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

Woman Sues Universal Orlando for ‘Traumatic Brain Injury’ After Riding Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

March 27, 2024March 2, 2024 Toni Ferrigno

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 Drops From 30+ Songs to 5 at Universal Studios Florida

September 24, 2023 Shannen Ace

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 Refurbishment Begins at Universal Studios Florida

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 Brit Tuttle

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 Temporarily Closing Later in August at Universal Studios Florida

August 4, 2023August 3, 2023 Brit Tuttle

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

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida Closing Temporarily Later This Month

August 5, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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.

New Secret Songs Added To Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Toppings Bar Returns at Burger Digs, Poseidon’s Fury Opens, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 3/22/22

March 26, 2022 Annie Wilson

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

Guide to Secret Song Selections at Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Universal Studios Florida

March 22, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

With the addition of two Blink-182 songs to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Universal Studios Florida, we thought it would be useful to make a guide to the full secret song list aboard the musical coaster. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a roller coaster in the Hollywood section of the park. The coaster is unique … Read more

Blink-182 Songs Now Available as Secret Selections on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida

March 22, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

“What’s My Age Again” and “All The Small Things” by Blink-182 are both now available as secret song selections on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. Blink-182 bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus initially shared on March 19 that songs by the band would be available as secret selections for two days only. He … Read more

PHOTOS: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closed for Maintenance March 10-11 at Universal Studios Florida

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Jessica

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is one of the most popular roller coasters at Universal Studios Florida. The attraction is currently closed for maintenance March 10-11. A sign at the entrance of the theme park states that the attraction will not be operating at all today. An additional sign is placed in front of the attraction … Read more

PHOTOS: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Temporarily Closed Due to Weather at Universal Studios Florida

December 26, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida was closed for the second day in a row today. According to Team Members, the ride was forced to remain closed due to windy weather the night before last. Today, with Central Florida reaching temperatures below 50 degrees, the ride remained closed for the morning. Some of … Read more