I can't stress enough how disappointed I was that I was IN Orlando when this thing was open and couldn't make it over there to ride it. UGH. I was looking for possible ways to swing it but just couldn't. Hopefully I can make it out for HHN.
It has officially been announced that Rockit is open and will be open every morning at 10 am. The Grand Opening won't be for a while.
The magic carpet can turn on at anytime but they won't turn it on with only 3 trains because its pointless. The technical rehearsals sign is no longer up. Why are you so sure its still in technicals? Universal is sure making a point to tell everyone that its no longer in technicals.
I can't stress enough how disappointed I was that I was IN Orlando when this thing was open and couldn't make it over there to ride it. UGH. I was looking for possible ways to swing it but just couldn't. Hopefully I can make it out for HHN.
That came from an Rockit employee saying the carpet is useless with 3 trains so they don't use it.
That came from an Rockit employee saying the carpet is useless with 3 trains so they don't use it.
We are officially open as of today. This is the dumbest thing I've seen Universal pull since I've been there. We are nowhere near ready to open this thing and we were told by Ops Management this morning that we were actually opening FOR REAL, hence the lack of tech rehearsal signs outside today. There were none. Now we have no excuse to tell guests when they get off and their music didn't play. They wait in line for 2-3 hours watching a video that tells them how to pick each song, and when they finally get up there, nothing happens. It's extremely stupid and I have no idea what the hell they were thinking. It really sucks, but I really don't know what to tell you guys. Look at it this way, now you know what time were opening for sure.
It really is. There's no reason to run it with only 3 trains. Once they buck it up to the 5th, then it can be used the way it was intended to be.
OK people, I come home to all this mess....
Is it open? Yes. So Universal is right. Is it still in soft opening? Yes. Everyone's right.
Universal is just doing what they can do hype up the coaster since it was marred by months of bad press. Until there is an official "Media Day"...consider it soft opened.
I say it won't be actually open until the Grand Immolation of Syd Vinyl.
I say it won't be actually open until the Grand Immolation of Syd Vinyl.
I still think he could've played a huge role in this coaster if done properly. Like if Syd was a producer wanting to make a music video on this coaster. But instead of using the bands that he produces for, he wants you to be in it. At least then the ride would have a story/theme. :thumbs:
So I'm about to head over there at 5. Since it's "Officially Opened" does that mean Express is up and running? 2hr waits are overrated I think .
It isn't officially opened. It's marketing hype gone HORRIBLY wrong.
ha, yeah, that's what I figured. It's like they already had told somebody to put the "NOW OPEN!" sign on all the billboards down I-4, but he didn't get the call to cancel..lol