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

[Disneyhead]

None in 2009....but the next year...

Also, RRR has valleyed three times while empty...Not sure, but I don't think that's normal for coasters

Put me in the ring of wanting this ride replaced

Coasters valleying isn't that uncommon. Particularly on coaster in colder climates.

My guess is the car had a wheel problem. That non-loop is rough on wheels.

 

[shiekra38]

Coasters valleying isn't that uncommon. Particularly on coaster in colder climates.

My guess is the car had a wheel problem. That non-loop is rough on wheels.

Hmmm, perhaps the fact that it is super light helps...I remember they had issues with wind going through the soundstages back when it first opened

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Coasters valleying isn't that uncommon. Particularly on coaster in colder climates.

My guess is the car had a wheel problem. That non-loop is rough on wheels.

This winter Kings Island tried to run Mystic Timbers for their WinterFest event and it valleyed. It was 32 out.

But yeah, talking about Cedar Fair parks, I'd love to see a redone entryway for USF with a B&M coaster flying over part of it like at Cedar Point or Carowinds.

 

[Disneyhead]

This winter Kings Island tried to run Mystic Timbers for their WinterFest event and it valleyed. It was 32 out.

But yeah, talking about Cedar Fair parks, I'd love to see a redone entryway for USF with a B&M coaster flying over part of it like at Cedar Point or Carowinds.

It would give Disney fans apoplexy before they even get in.

 

[Skold]

How do they get a train out of a valley?

And, if you are on one, can you buy the video CD even if it's like an hour long?

 

[jtsalien]

How do they get a train out of a valley?

And, if you are on one, can you buy the video CD even if it's like an hour long?

Used to just push it or pull it up the next hill

Not 100% sure what was done today. But more common practice is to remove some wheels, and literally pick the car up off the track onto a flatbed.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

It really is a crime that the playlist hasn't been updated ever since it opened 9(!) years ago.

 

[Legacy]

Is Universal considering getting rid of Rockit?

Maybe...

 

[shiekra38]

Is Universal considering getting rid of Rockit?

Maybe...

It doesn't work right, it's a safety hazzard, it's an eyesore, and it sucks haha...Not sure why we live in a world where Rockit exists and DD doesn't

 

[shiekra38]

This winter Kings Island tried to run Mystic Timbers for their WinterFest event and it valleyed. It was 32 out.

But yeah, talking about Cedar Fair parks, I'd love to see a redone entryway for USF with a B&M coaster flying over part of it like at Cedar Point or Carowinds.

Excuse the double post, but I think Universal would build a beautiful Hyper coaster...And I would love to see one in Rockit's spot..If they get creative, most of it could be backstage anyway..

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Even with Mako down the interstate (for how long, who knows), I would love a B&M hyper--or at least a mini-hyper like HWD.

 

[Scott W.]

Even with Mako down the interstate (for how long, who knows), I would love a B&M hyper--or at least a mini-hyper like HWD.

Great capacity and will leave a smile on everybody’a face. Great thrills with a low nausea feeling after. Mako is one of the best thing to happen to Orlando ever imo.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Is Universal considering getting rid of Rockit?

Maybe...

Is this actual word???

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Well, let's hope it's with an actual coaster and not with a dark ride. Gotta have variety.

 

[Nick]

Is Universal considering getting rid of Rockit?

Maybe...

They seem to be in a replacement phase with all of their big coasters right now so I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Imperius]

I’ll help them rip it out. It needs to go.

 

[Mad Dog]

Volunteer rip out work detail. Taking names now.

 

[captainmoch]

Honestly, a HRRR replacement would be a cheap but efficient addition to north UOR if they want something open to supplement crowds at Gate 3 down south, whenever that happens. Just saying, UC... it'd be a good idea.

 

[Viator]

Is Universal considering getting rid of Rockit?

Maybe...

Considering that they have been seeming to be either renovating or removing their other coasters for better ones, I am all up for it. It could be done simply easy, and done in a way that they wouldn't have to remove Music Plaza.

Not to mention, with Shrek 4D's future in uncertainty, it could give them the push to finally treat up the front side of the park, starting with Bourne/Bond (whichever happens).

 

[Scott W.]

I’ve got an image now of a 200ft hyper coaster ruining the perfect visuals of the new Potter coaster.