Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit (closing EOD August 17, 2025)

[aheying7]

If anyone is there this weekend they should ask the Rockit crew if express is there for good.

 

[Brian G.]

Guys... there is a thread about Rockit's express. Keep the Express convo there.

 

[Capacity]

The convo started in this thread before they started the other one.

 

[pat_naughty05]

Guys... there is a thread about Rockit's express. Keep the Express convo there.

Just to get your opinion, do you think it might be a good idea to combine these two threads? It seems to be like HRRR Express could be adequately discussed in this thread. Just a thought.

 

[Nick]

Yeah, there's about 3 HRRR threads currently going on. Seems a bit excessive, especially having the one specifically for just HRRR express.

 

[Brian G.]

Might as well.

The convo started in this thread before they started the other one.

Even though it's sorta pointless now. It doesn't matter where it started.

 

[aheying7]

I'll believe express is at the Rockit for good when they update its page on their website.

 

[JokerMan0925]

I'll believe express is at the Rockit for good when they update its page on their website.

They actually have updated their website now. It says that Rockit is an Express Plus participating Attraction:

 

[aheying7]

They actually have updated their website now. It says that Rockit is an Express Plus participating Attraction:

Hmmm it's interesting that they've updated it there but not here: https://www.universalorlando.com/Ri...Hollywood-Rip-Ride-Rockit-Roller-Coaster.aspx

 

[IzzyB]

Hmmm it's interesting that they've updated it there but not here: https://www.universalorlando.com/Ri...Hollywood-Rip-Ride-Rockit-Roller-Coaster.aspx

It is updated there now too, so I believe after it was a success during one of the busiest times of the year, it is staying!

 

[aheying7]

It is updated there now too, so I believe after it was a success during one of the busiest times of the year, it is staying!

Yep! I guess FJ is now the only significant ride that doesn't have express....which I don't see happening until right before HP 2.0 opens.

 

[IzzyB]

Yep! I guess FJ is now the only significant ride that doesn't have express....which I don't see happening until right before HP 2.0 opens.

I am thinking it won't happen until a couple months after opening, but it all depends if HE and Gringots open with express or not. Opening weeks should be interesting to see how Uni handles them this time around.

 

[Hatetofly]

Fix them trains

http://www.orlandounited.com/forums/showthread.php?7307-HatetoFly-s-Secret-Stash&p=298909#post298909

 

[IzzyB]

Hmmm.... wondering if I should wait to ride it until it is more consistent. I have been wanting to go on this and now with express I could convince hubby. I was thinking this weekend, but found out my daughter is now tall enough to ride Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom, so thinking we are going to do that instead. Can't wait to take my daughter on her first roller coaster, so again, this coaster will have to wait!!!

 

[AK-Jake]

A friend of mine marathons on Rockit regularly when the lines are down. She says rows 3 & 6 of most of the trains have largely become unridable for her...and she's not easily affected by rough coaster rides. She calls it the "Hollywood Rip Ride Skipit" or the "Hollywood Rip Ride Rattler." Regardless, fixing the trains is only going to be a good thing for the ride and the resort! I can't wait to ride it when it's smooth again! :thumbs:

 

[Bryce]

A friend of mine marathons on Rockit regularly when the lines are down. She says rows 3 & 6 of most of the trains have largely become unridable for her...and she's not easily affected by rough coaster rides. She calls it the "Hollywood Rip Ride Skipit" or the "Hollywood Rip Ride Rattler." Regardless, fixing the trains is only going to be a good thing for the ride and the resort! I can't wait to ride it when it's smooth again! :thumbs:

Totally agree. Fixing those dang trains will be a GREAT step in the right direction for this coaster. The rough trains just make it sometimes completely unbearable. Maybe the new banner or whatever will be on the lift will also be a step in the right direction? Unless they just find out a way to make the old banner be more stable...

 

[bobwadd]

Orlando Informer says that HRRR now has Express!!!!

From Universal News -- April 8 - 21, 2013

 

[aheying7]

I wonder how long it will take to find a permanent solution to the banner.

 

[canobie#1]

I'd like to see a big light up sign on the front of the ride. No more banners.

 

[Hatetofly]

I wonder how long it will take to find a permanent solution to the banner.

Possibly already looking at it....

I'd like to see a big light up sign on the front of the ride. No more banners.

The original concept, yes please!

http://www.google.com/search?q=holl...oAA&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i|6;d|FeF_VhsItmvG1M: