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

[UNIrd]

I hope the new trains allow for slightly bigger folks.

 

[DragonSlayer]

Actually you can have 2 or 3 trains in the station at the same time, not just one at a time, while one is unloading to load, another is pulling in to unload, so 6 - 7 is definitely possible, but its a shame they don't to help with the capacity of the ride.

You can't do this. Although they would 'fit' so to speak, the block ahead of the approaching block brake run would always be occupied so trains would stack on the final brake, and MCBRs before it depending on how many extra trains were running above 5.

 

[PWT]

According to guest services RRR is up today. I made him call over to the parks and double check.

 

[Disneyhead]

I don't think there will be any down time switching out the trains. They will do the testing at night.

 

[jtsalien]

Good to know it will be open when I'm down next week.

 

[atigeg]

Definitely was open today. Hubby rode it (I was stuck at home working).

 

[Brian G.]

Thought this was worth sharing, from the Universal FB

Did you know that the music-based Treble Clef maneuver on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was first sketched out by the coaster’s designer on a paper napkin?

 

[Splatter]

All the jokes one could make, then I look on their facebook page to see that people already have. Ha.

 

[jtsalien]

All the jokes one could make, then I look on their facebook page to see that people already have. Ha.

The funniest part isn't even the jokes. This is my favorite. "Nothing beats Universal. They surpass perfection, whilst other theme parks are dreadful."

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but at least realize what ride your making that statement based on

 

[Rock'nRoller]

All the jokes one could make, then I look on their facebook page to see that people already have. Ha.

Here are some....

...I think the blueprints were too.

Indeed feels like that coaster was designed on a napkin too. Make sure to keep checking every square inch of that thing for cracks and loose bolts with the extra stress that crappy design puts on parts on that coaster.

they probably built it according to that napkin, that would explain why it was 3 months late and very rough until they shut it down to fix a defect with the ride. Now it is nice and smooth.

maybe thats why they cant keep the thing up and running, poor planning to cut cost lol

 

[violarum]

Poker face at all the Rockit hate I'm just sayin'.

 

[jtsalien]

Poker face at all the Rockit hate I'm just sayin'.

I'm not hatin' on the Rockit this time. But come on. To call it perfect theme park execution is ridiculous

 

[violarum]

Well obviously it had its flaws with consistency in addition to the lack of adequate theming, but I just don't find the jokes funny lol.

 

[jtsalien]

Well obviously it had its flaws with consistency in addition to the lack of adequate theming, but I just don't find the jokes funny lol.

Yeah. The jokes aren't that great. I find the people personally offended by anyone mocking the Rockit to be more funny than the ones making the jokes. They would never survive some of the criticism posted here

 

[tiredoldspook]

Rockit was over hyped in fact what happened to the Guy who was the Rockit Icon?

 

[Tbad556]

Rockit was over hyped in fact what happened to the Guy who was the Rockit Icon?

I'm pretty sure he was used just for promotional use. There's no use in using him anymore.

And you can chalk up as someone who likes Rockit.

 

[mantaguy]

From a Universal e-mail I recieved:

Unlock hidden songs featuring top Rock the Universe artists including...

Looks like they won't be on the main screen, and those who want them will have to find the code(s).

 

[mantaguy]

Rode today, 5 train operation, line moved nicely fast. What a pleasant Rockit experience until I got the rough train. :/

 

[Latveria]

Awww that's part of the charm of Hollywood Rough, Ride, Roulette my friend! Smooth or rough, the ride will choose for you!

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

Awww that's part of the charm of Hollywood Rough, Ride, Roulette my friend! Smooth or rough, the ride will choose for you!

Epic Post!