Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit to Be Replaced at Universal Studios Florida

[@ThemeParkStop]

It's Happening!

[@RigoLeons]

Finally

[@jay6389]

Woooooo

[@trentrissubsidiary4619]

I’d pay 5 shillings for a new epic universe update🥺

[@GeovanniATL]

The brake stops were enough to dislike this ride that I avoid it every time. I can’t wait to hear more details about the replacement, even if it’s a redemption story for the current F&F attraction.

[@Greenkai3000]

They need to bring Universal Japan’s Flying Dinosaur to Universal Orlando

[@Ihartwalrusguy]

So far in the rumored closing rides, it’s Rip-Ride Rocket first, then lost continent second, then Simpsons last.

[@remyd8767]

Islands is good. They should flesh out studios a bit more before touching islands. They gotta do something with fear factor

[@canneddan265]

Completely agree​@@remyd8767

[@twili_zora]

I heard it was Simpsons first before LC, even though LC’s pretty much dead. Due to them wanting to cash in on a Pokémon replacement first.

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Why not put a he-man show in sinbad? They have the rights, and a movie is about to start filming. It would at least be something.

[@FreezeMaster5]

@@twili_zora Personally i don't want lost continent to go as I love the aesthetic. I also loved the Poseidon walkthrough until they closed it.

[@Themersive]

Hoping its a Ghostbusters coaster with dark ride scenes

[@WDWCentral]

You are too fast and too furious

[@sethstrattan7380]

That would be so cool!

[@patrickn8355]

🤞👻

[@stuffedanimalvideo5444]

R.I.P. Ride Rockit

[@l.c.8798]

Ohhh that'd be AMAZING!!!! 👏👏👏

[@AccessAmusement]

Ghostbusters has to be it, right?! West coast can have F&F. HHN would only benefit from a Ghostbusters coaster, and yes, a dark ride element would be dare we say…EPIC.

[@Blvckvelma5]

It would be cool to get some Golden Era IP attractions like Ghostbusters or Back To The Future, but I could also see them bringing in some newer IP. If not, a Fast & Furious rollercoaster so they can repurpose the current one.

[@thomasdanielvalls6280]

Alicia - you're the best on YT. This is amazing news!

[@ThemeParkStop]

Awww thank you! Can't wait to hear some official info on this one.

[@jabkmant]

Ghostbusters back in New York. Please and thank you

[@jackcapell8471]

I live in Orlando and know some ride mechanics that work at Universal specifically on Rip ride and they have been planning this for a long time. After Epic universe they are gonna pump money into Universal and IOA but mainly Universal. Also if anyone has seen El Toro Ryan's problematic coaster video on this ride it is an absolute maintenance nightmare and there are some very challenging spots on the ride to evac people from if it breaks down. It took them years and years and millions of dollars into revamping the trains and lift hill just to get it to function properly. I love the ride even tho it's panned in the community but if you have ridden lately it's a shell of its former self with 5 songs total to choose from on the Playlist played into the onboard audio and the queue is in need a re fresh with its very mid 2,000's guitar hero cartoon like theming. In the end it makes to much sense not to do. Gonna open up minion land and new york as well in cramped small park

[@Enthusiastically460]

Yo, Soon to be Ride mechenic there For ride and show at Universal Through my internship, You are right this has been in the works for a while now, Lots of permit plans has been concluded but was put off due to epic but since epic is almost finish Creative can start to move back to it's main parks expanding Better attractions, But in my opinion I thought It was going to be premier rides...Intiman was something I never expected but That's Universal for you😂 And Yes Evacing RRR is a complete nightmare, Especially block section 2 after the first inversion🙄

[@alexdaley7616]

@@Enthusiastically460 You better hope your posts here aren't connected to your real identity. If they are, your internship will be canceled.

[@Enthusiastically460]

@@alexdaley7616 don't worry I have lots of alt accounts

[@DJDALESS2]

Do you know what the next big investment will be after the rip rocket replacement?

[@vandersonvalley]

So it’s an Intiman launch coaster with at least 2 launches. I’m guessing the 2 main buildings are the queue and maintenance barn and the smaller one is for the 2nd launch. 🚀 I really hope it’s not Minion related

[@Dtamazingaming]

Yea, Villain con was umm an interesting ride lol

[@cristianchavarria5359]

Universal Studios is quite behind in quality if you compare it with IoA and Epic, replacing RRR with something better (imagine a velocicoaster level ride) and replacing simpsons plus adding IPs like pokemon could really make and impact

[@Florida-mAndrew]

Hope they include music in the new coaster... Night rides to sandstorm are one of my favorite things in Universal

[@DeanGilberryCrunch]

Looking forward to that area finally getting some good attention

[@ParkMind]

Its nice to see studios get a new major attraction the park as it has been lagging behind islands which will just get worse after epic universe open

[@brianmola711]

Agreed. Considering it’s the flagship Universal Orlando theme park, Universal Studios Florida needs to get the flagship treatment ASAP. And I say this as a Universal Studios Florida fanboy.

[@SlackerWannaB]

Would LOVE a Ghostbusters or Back to the Future coaster!

[@danalexander6049]

A Ghostbusters coaster with the Ray Parker Jr song onboard would be pretty amazing. If they did it, I hope they would include the Pepper's Ghost Slimer that was in the original old attraction.

[@AmusementLabs]

Wow, Intamin has come a long way from selling little gas station powdered donuts. 🤪

[@fyrTV]

Damn it's been so long since I've been there, they are replacing rides I haven't even experienced yet

[@lennylennordson6135]

I’m really hoping that is in SoCal get to keep Hollywood drift to ourselves. We don’t have many attractions exclusive to our park, so a fancy new roller coaster would really help. Whatever it is I’m sure it will be great.

[@remyd8767]

You have the studio tour ( including back to the future behind the scenes, jaws, psycho and War of the Worlds) , The Secret life of pets, kung fu panda excellent 4D show, water world, Jurassic World, and a 2 year US exclusivity on super Nintendo. But i agree, i hope it's not a clone of fast and furious.

[@SpezyCoasters]

A vertical launch coaster from intamin is set to open next year in Russia that's our best guess for the mystery track right now, at least in my opinion I actually think universal would go with more bold colors for this one

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Early this year or last year Reitman son offered to help universal work on a ghostbusters race ecto 1 ride or an ecto 1 coaster and told universal he would help design it if they want to do it. Wonder if universal took him up on it?

[@ddrusa]

I have a feeling someone will make a pov video on planet coaster

[@thegood9]

Was waiting for this. While i love this ride, it's a LOT rougher than most of the newer rides that are being built. AND, I'm ALWAYS in for something longer, higher, faster, and crazier!

[@brianmola711]

Can’t wait to see what‘ll replace it especially since it’ll be Intamin making the new coaster. This has to happen especially since Universal Studios Florida desperately needs that flagship treatment since it’s supposed to be the flagship Universal Orlando theme park.

[@happymaskedguy1943]

Hope you all had a great holiday season and new year guys. Thanks for all your information and entertainment this year.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

It will be intresting to see what replaces it. USF could use some more e ticket rides.

[@frrrfrrr9177]

This new ride probably won’t open till 2027, universals probably gonna announce the closure mid next year for a December closing. But afterwards universal will go silent on what’s coming, they love to mess around with people, look at velsoicoaster the ride was practically built before they told us anything official. Maybe this time it will be the largest churro stand 😅

[@KickinItTogether]

I am so darn excited!! Not sure if it means much, but on wiki, Rip Ride Rockit’s closure date is January 26th! I really hope it is the vertical launch coaster!! I can’t wait to follow your coverage on this. ❤

[@Art3free-3]

Even if it is happening rip tide rocket will probably close permanently after epic universe opens also to give fans who like it to say goodbye

[@brianmola711]

January 26th is too soon. They usually announce closures about two months ahead.

[@PhantomPhysics1]

Ghost busters would be so cool and amazing

[@LChatmanFL]

I have been suggesting for a little while now, that they create a Ghostbusters themed land to replace RRR and 1 or 2 of those soundstages. I am hoping they do a dark show/attraction similar to Poseidon's Fury. You would take 40 people on a walking (or conveyor) tour through the New York subway system to rescue one of the Ghostbusters who has been captured by one of the ghosts. You could even recreate the spinning water tunnel, but instead of water, a slime tunnel. But obviously not real slime maybe just smoke & lights.Think of all the effects and cool sets you could build around that concept.

[@EftelingCoasterfreak]

5:04, thats probably not a vertical launch coaster, as you can see that theres an anti-rollback system on the track which means that coaster has a lift hill.

[@ThemeParkStop]

Definitely something pointing to that track being for something else.

[@ulfurgaming4268]

tbh i hope they have something original for rrr replacement and not just copy of another ride at different universal park

[@vectorwolf]

I'm inclined to think Ghostbusters is likely, given not only the fire house facade is there, but the library too. That and there already is a F&F attraction (for all that people think it's going away soon too) so I feel like it's less likely they'll put in another. They've also been leaning hard on the nostalgia lately and are very well aware how much people love the Ghostbusters franchise.

[@JohnS-ki2zf]

I hope they give ghostbusters a dark ride, and the replacement rockit coaster is something else.

[@OakieDokieSims]

I know that blue-ish green track seen at intamin probs isnt it, but the color and the shaping of the coaster track beams feels like a nod to the statue of liberty... in a new york section?? idk

[@madi_shortz]

Its probably a good idea to make Umniversal studios more attractive within the fear factor area

[@Zachapystudios]

You guys are wrong, we’re getting a gru coaster and an extended villaincon queue

[@donnytucker]

Please let it be a GB dark ride!

[@rapids444]

YAY!... I can't wait to hear what they end up putting in there. I doubt there are many times when Fallon's Ride needs an extended queue anymore & I doubt too many people are super sad about the bone jarring they get on Rip Ride Rockit.

[@nuggetsyl]

They have to replace it. The track has run it life cycle so they either have to replace the track or remove the ride.

[@ThemeParkOgre]

Dang, a lot closing in Orlando soon... Dinosaur, Muppets and now Rip Ride Rockit. Hope I can get down there before they close!

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

I can't wait to find out more!

[@FlavorLab]

Thank you for being the best at what you do!

[@lizardboy2089]

Honestly, the ghostbusters themed coaster makes more sense than the Orlando Drift coaster. The light blue track could be a close color to ghosts in the movies. The only problem is that it would likely be a launch coaster, and on that new Intamin track has anti-rollbacks

[@shoosterd]

A two-launch Intamin coaster? That would be sufficient to tell the story of Back to the Future--one launch to go back/forward in time, and the second to return to present day. Re-theme Production Central to Courthouse Square, make the queue building Doc Brown's science lab, play that iconic score on loop during the ride (since it's played constantly throughout the park anyway), add a Lou's/Cafe 80's, and if there's any opportunity for dark room sections then use them to tell story of the films. I'm just sayin'... give the people what we want! Ride the movies!

[@TheDylanJoyce]

I was figuring they’d add the Hollywood Drift coaster here too

[@heathergill4761]

Ghostbusters show or a ride would be awesome.

[@mateoatehortua7]

I just hope it's not a minions coaster. Other than that, I'm happy with whatever they do

[@PagingMrBedford]

They're adding capacity by extending the F&F party buses. Still happy?

[@yosoleboricua]

My top options would be Fast and Furious Orlando Drift, and make it more themed to the car scene here in Orlando ,or a back to the future roller coaster,that be sick!

[@therealventures]

Universal is on a roll!

[@bherbo3943]

Thank God It's getting removed and replaced. The ride is iconic, but it's a ROUGH ride and well past it's prime. I rode it two weeks ago and couldn't to get off of it fast enough lol

[@bobbybenes]

Agree! I also went there last week and thought the same. I used to love the ride but it's equally painful as enjoyable at the moment lol

[@broadstbullies9342]

Idk must be the rides I've rode in the past i didnt think it was rough and I rode it 2 days ago. It's not on Magnum or Vortex(at KI also RIP) level of roughness

[@LChatmanFL]

Same, I rode it recently after not having done it in a few yrs & I got off saying wow it's really a rough ride now.

[@fallenhornet1058]

Yeah I got off that ride once with a painful headache because it was banging my head around. And I never went back on due to its roughness.

[@CA-vy8et]

When I was there in 2021, I got a nasty bruise on my chest from that ride 😂 but I loooove it so much, I’m sad I won’t be able to go back on it before it goes.

[@supergurl4505]

I don’t think they would start manufacturing track before permits are approved right? I know Intamin is a huge company and is creating attractions for a lot of parks currently.

[@AdventureswithHannahandMichael]

Good that it is closing but hope we get something interesting in its place. I fear it may just be another Minions attraction or Fast and Furious. Bring back Ghostbusters or Back to the Future!

[@DrStarlander]

The biggest mystery here is that typically if a park is going to build a major new attraction there would be a new landmark, thematic, entry building (see the new F&F coaster building in Hollywood for example). The fact that no new, clearly guest-facing, "thematic place-making" buildings are planned is a head-scratcher. So, it's hard not to suspect the attraction will use the Ghostbusters firehouse as its entrance, leading to a new queue building tucked behind it.

[@jackcapell8471]

I also heard the coaster layout may stretch out into the water in city walk by hard Rock Café. Maybe why the water permit filing? Also if minion land gets opened up they can use the area as a queue zone for a minion themed ride/attraction in the now defunct blue man group building. Just a couple rumors I heard

[@LuckyPierre789]

Ahh... The first backstage areas at current USF getting repurposed! Now-hear me out. Some backstage stuff is moving to Epic. That means there is space now at USF right... so you say hey, this is just a parking lot! But moving current backstage functions to Epic means they don't need parking for those areas anymore! Small steps. I do believe that a considerable amount of backstage space is going to ultimately turn into guest areas at the current parks. :)

[@ducktails1695]

There isn't a lot they can do back there so don't get your hopes up too high. They're not going to build up and around the Hogwarts Express which runs all along that same backstage area. Mostly they're moving things such as the kitchens to Epic because they'll have way more kitchen space with brand new equipment for more capacity with making food daily (which they're already using BTW). If anything, they'll just demolish and build better TM areas backstage which is what they're doing already.

[@FIREBRAND38]

I always looked at Rip Ride Rocket being located where it was as Universal definitively giving up on Orlando as "a working movie studio." Kind of hard to take a backlot seriously with a roller coaster flying through a building. That and punching a hole in the Ghostbusters Firehouse. They still use the theme park itself as a backdrop like the tiresome Sharknado movies) but nothing like when they were using the New York Street location for filming the Stallone movie _Oscar_ in 1991 (1st movie filmed at USF BTW).

[@danbrown7494]

This is good but...they really need to do something with the lost continent in islands of adventure sooner rather than later

[@fredleggett923]

The Lost Continent is a lost cause at this point.

[@kevinbhieey9188]

I can't imagine Intamin would already be building track for a coaster in which the drainage permits are awaiting approval. Since all 2025 coaster track is accounted for, it's probably a 2026 coaster. Space Mountain in Tokyo was one of the candidates, but track showed up there and it was unsurprisingly dark. Rumors are now swirling around it being Kingda Ka's "multi-world-record-breaking" replacement. After that garbage being installed in Qiddiya, the remaining records are going to have to come from specialty coasters, like spinning. If it's not going into SFGAdv, the only thing Intamin really has going on is their new Family LSM Launch Coaster, which is a possibility considering how non-exciting the revealed track is. As for Ghostbusters... I can't imagine that either. "Frozen Empire" made $113M at the domestic box office. There has been ONE "Fast-and/or-Furious" movie to make less than that: "Tokyo Drift" made $62M. When adjusted for inflation it's $103M, so the WORST-performing "Fa/oF" movie is almost tied with the most-recent Ghostbusters film. Not one of the reboots has been wildly successful - even "Afterlife" only made $129M. "Furious 7" made $147M... ON ITS OPENING WEEKEND! Universal is in this to sell merch, so why would they choose a way-less successful franchise that would require sharing profits, when they could go with a property that has made WAY more money, one that would give them 100% of the profits? Nowadays, when they license an IP, it's a huge one: Harry Potter and Nintendo. And they've been going after Tolkien. Even the Simpsons aren't big enough for them anymore, and you know they sell way more merch - and food - than the Ghostbusters ever would. I'm sure they're perfectly fine keeping Ghostbusters as an HHN IP. I think people are getting a little too tied up in the NYC location. "The Fate of the Furious" had scenes in NYC. That's where the Toy Shop is. The Toy Shop is filled with fast and furious cars, which Dom and HIS FAMILY were allowed to drive. The theme for both the queue and the ride HAS ALREADY BEEN WRITTEN FOR THEM. (Honestly, I have a feeling they're fast-tracking this because it will be the cheapest to do, considering much of the queue theming just has to be driven over from Supercharged.) Also, maybe there's a reason they name-checked Hollywood in the USH coaster.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Very excited, love how universal just keep building with no fuss or massive fan fairs in like the mouse who promises so much and either cancels or takes so long to build . Please just no more FAF attractions 👎🏽🙏🏽. Happy new year 🎉

[@MotorcoachTony]

You make me so HAPPY! 😁

[@benspellman1118]

Hear me out, this will be a Minions Coaster. Think about it, Universal just spent a fortune converting that whole area to Minions. Ride Ride Rocket sticks out like a sore thumb and anything else including Fast and Furious will too. You could argue the entrance to this ride will move to the NY section, well that doesn't matter, F&F isn't known for any NY adventures so it still wouldn't make sense. This will be Minions

[@PixPete]

Would only be in favour of removing RRR if it means restoring that dead end of New York and making use of the Ghostbusters firehouse again. To be honest, I think it's time they canned that whole backstage area of unused soundstages behind RRR and develop it into a new park area full of attractions. There is A LOT of space back there which could be used to bring Studios up to date and in line with IoA and Epic.

[@redfive1300]

Super Silly Fun Land. I’m certain that given the new Minion Land recently opened, I have no doubt they would definitely add a family friendly roller coaster in the same style as the original movie.

[@bennybuffylove]

I ride all the roller coasters in the world on KZbin. Thanks to the people that take videos of their ride on coasters all over the world. No hassles of going to a theme park to do it, no wait in long lines. Don't have to worry about getting injured either. KZbin, the only way to travel, all over the world for any and everything.... cruises, National Parks, foreign countries, etc.

[@cisbetterthanyou6658]

I was there for opening day of this! Can’t believe it’s been so long already

[@imagineeralex0314]

I’m curious how this might change the flow of queue lines for HHN to those rear sound stages

[@UndeadNerdT800]

2:41 as much as I would love a ghostbusters coaster I think you need more then just 2 building you need multiple they could add more permits but ghostbusters is not just an outdoor franchise

[@Kumba9]

I'm fine with an Intamin F&F drifting style coaster for the East coast perhaps with additional thematic elements or even whatever IP they want to add. I still think it will be a F&F concept like its Cali version, but those added buildings are interesting on the route the park may go in..

[@helixgaming-gamingvlogskin6630]

Blue is the color of the coaster from Despicable Me

[@sideeswipe]

They have so much free expansion space at this park they need to add capacity not take it away (unless it’s fast n furious)

[@ThemeParkStop]

The coaster is in rough shape, and supposedly has operational issues, so it would need to be retracked anyway.

[@kenttate9530]

You just thought universal was running out of projects for you to make videos about. I hope to see them do some big things at studios in the next few years.

[@MrGamecubeVT]

Yes, a veritcal launch coaster would be a great replacement. I hope they keep or use the ride name as inspiration for threnew attraction, like a rocket during liftoff. The oppertunity is there.

[@l.c.8798]

Kinda sad to see it go! It's so Universal Orlando iconic. But I'm excited for a possible Ghostbusters ride! 🙌

[@jrosealmendras88]

Universal Studios in Florida Thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@jason2077]

I can remember going on this and it literally gave me a headache it was so rough!

[@ottot3221]

Is still hope it's a F&F coaster as it could have the unique element of skidding. Or maybe a Minions crossover Fartgun and the Furious?

[@JWood62]

I hope it's an east coast Fast & Furious roller coaster because it looks like it's going to be a really good ride. Just get rid of the god awful FF Supercharged. I wouldn't be against a ghost buster coaster though. It could be a dark ride section where we try capturing a ghost "dark ride section" to then get pulled around the New York area "coaster" section.

[@SrgBlackburn]

Rumors say in August and it's 100 percent going to be fast and furious coaster I've heard but upscaled since Florida doesn't have hills like California does

[@JudgeDunfeeTheParkitecter]

0:44 Is Villain Con getting removed? Because it says future.

[@brianmola711]

It’s only been open for over a year. No way it’ll shut down that fast.

[@ThemeParkStop]

The map they use for permitting purposes was redrawn while Shrek was closed before Villain-Con was announced is all. They only update the base permit map every few years, as long as it doesn’t affect the project area that is.

[@05nautilus]

Yeah I saw on FB post about it hoping for better ride

[@krysgg7600]

I woul love a spinning coaster but not a Fast and Furious IP themed coaster.

[@SK-yx7hm]

Please god dont let it be fast and furious.

[@Thrills_And_Chills_WQAQ]

Would like to say, the new mystery intamin track has anti rollbacks on it, which if this mystery intamin is for usf, it would mean it’s not launched.

[@colinholder5438]

Hoping for a version of that FnF Drift Coaster as a replacement🤞🏼

[@richardgelbke6729]

Ghostbusters dark ride would be amazing....

[@Enthusiastically460]

Future Ride and show Tech oporations here. Knew this was coming for a while now but i honestly thought it was going to be premier rides from a lot of other talk and what not But intiman was a manufacturer i wouldve never expected, But this is universal for you😂

[@AmusementLabs]

Just when USH thought they'd finally get something unique...

[@gazzy_burns]

It’s about time really - I totally see the appeal with RRR but if they want to push all 3 parks to be Disney level this is the way to go. Just to add, I love Universal!

[@busterschannel4794]

They need to do a top gun themed roller coaster with a wing coaster with multiple launches, loops and barrel rolls.

[@anthonyantoniohughes1184]

Nawwww, that's something I can see seaworld installing at one of their orlando parks.

[@busterschannel4794]

@anthonyantoniohughes1184 Top gun is a universal owned franchise.

[@anthonyantoniohughes1184]

@@busterschannel4794 oh I'm not talking about the Brand, I was referring too a wing coaster itself my bag.

[@busterschannel4794]

@anthonyantoniohughes1184 Gotcha, I have ridden the rip rocket and it's pretty rough we shall see what they replace it with.

[@brendannelson525]

All I ask is they keep some elements of rip ride rockit like the upwards lift and the loop

[@SpaceMountain]

Any ideas on what the tree removal in Hollywood by the mummy was for? It’s just the right size for tram loading and unloading…… which would free some nice space in Hogsmeade……

[@ThemeParkStop]

I could see that. Did they ever build the 100 foot sound wall by the way??

[@SpaceMountain]

@ which location?

[@StonayBalogna]

Great video! Sad to see it go but happy for the possibilities. Glad I rode it often when I last had an annual pass. Does anyone know if the secret songs were removed as well, when they reduced it to 5 songs?

[@ThemeParkStop]

The secret songs are still active (thankfully since I don’t really care about the 5 songs left in regular menu).

[@JustJessee]

Not really suprising. While I have liked RRR in the past, mostly the secret menu soundtrack, I'm not going to shed a tear for it being replaced. I guess it really is the time to start the USO overhaul projects now that USEU opening is so close. Exciting! My only hope is that the coaster is at LEAST as inclusive or moreso than RRR is (which is...a very low bar to set). Anything more "body type" restrictive is going to give budget Airlines terrible ideas to mimick. I just want more people to be able to experience rides at Universal is all :(

[@fireflyfox93]

I'm so ready for this coaster to be replaced! It was really cool when it first opened but it has not aged well.

[@Dontbootit]

Any news for universal uk?

[@eloritetitus2376]

I hope it's Ghostbusters because they can really merge it with the new york theme layout😊 you know it would be the business

[@LesAnderson]

When would this happen? We’re going in June and would love to ride it before it’s gone!

[@ThemeParkStop]

There's no telling, but even with permits being filed I imagine we will get a few months heads up from Universal when they have a closing date. It could possibly still not be for a little while so there's a chance you'll be able to ride it again in June. We shall see, stay tuned and fingers crossed.

[@NerdBoiVR]

I’ve only been on it once, but it was absolutely amazing and I wish it didn’t have to go. I don’t understand why people are excited about this.

[@leecrawley9862]

Be such a shame to lose this ride. It was the first ever ride we went on when we travelled from the UK to Florida....and we loved it

[@EftelingCoasterfreak]

I hope they add an intamin vertical launch coaster

[@wildboy1983]

I hope it doesn't close before I visit beginning of February. I have never ridden it. It's been closed every time I visited since it was built!