Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit (closing Sept 2025)

[MakoMania]

HRRR will be down for maintenance 11/13-11/17

 

[shiekra38]

Let it be so ray:

Disclaimer: There are no rumors to this, I'm just simply letting my mind wander

 

[Magic-Man]

Let it be so ray:

Disclaimer: There are no rumors to this, I'm just simply letting my mind wander

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Wouldn't this be Top Thrill Dragster? It definitely fits the description.

 

[anihilnation]

Wouldn't this be Top Thrill Dragster? It definitely fits the description.

Quite likely.

 

[shiekra38]

Wouldn't this be Top Thrill Dragster? It definitely fits the description.

I've heard that too

 

[SkiBum]

Wouldn't this be Top Thrill Dragster? It definitely fits the description.

Let's hope. Screamscape was mentioning Zamperla but at least Premier has experience with LSM launches. RRR just seems like a coaster that was neutered before it could ever get going. The trims and everything kill the pacing of the ride. They should have made the hills arch higher rather than having to install brake runs. Or something.

 

[SpatulaShack]

They should have made the hills arch higher rather than having to install brake runs. Or something.

If they did that the ride would run two trains and the line would be 6 hours. I still think comparing RRR to just any regular coaster isn't fair since it has a unique moving platform and the ride is designed to eat tons of people via short trains while still providing a fun coaster experience. It's not for everyone but that's OK. I find the multiple block breaks with a pop of airtime coming out of them kind of fun actually. It's not the best coaster out there by any stretch and sure, it has plenty of flaws but (as many people have said) the general public likes it. It's thrilling and looks "scary" without being too intense for people.

 

[shiekra38]

It's thrilling and looks "scary" without being too intense for people.

The G's pulled in the treble clef element alone kind of go against this point

"It's not for everyone and that's ok" is never an excuse for a bad design.

The ride is borderline wooden coaster rough in certain cars, has a very strange layout, terrible restraints,

and really doesn't add much to Studios other than being a quick attendance booster pre-Potter

I have a feeling Rockit would do much worse in GSATs if it were just a few feet away in IOA

There are much much better "It's not for you" options out there

 

[Magic-Man]

I don't mean to be that guy, but I know from personal experience that the general public loves Rockit. Maybe it's not a classic or an amazing coaster, but it's far from a bad ride. Tons of people come off with a smile or go for rerides. I see it everyday at work. It's always a bit jarring when I see someone trashing Rockit after working all day with it lol

 

[shiekra38]

I don't mean to be that guy, but I know from personal experience that the general public loves Rockit. Maybe it's not a classic or an amazing coaster, but it's far from a bad ride. Tons of people come off with a smile or go for rerides. I see it everyday at work. It's always a bit jarring when I see someone trashing Rockit after working all day with it lol

This can't be the first time you've seen someone say something negative about Rockit

Also, there are some significant issues to the ride experience that have been well documented since the rides opening

It's one of the weaker coasters in Florida, which I will admit is a tough market to be in if you're a mid-level coaster

I don't think anyone has said it's "bad" necessarily, could I see it re-imagined or replaced with something better, easily

 

[Magic-Man]

This can't be the first time you've seen someone say something negative about Rockit

Also, there are some significant issues to the ride experience that have been well documented since the rides opening

It's one of the weaker coasters in Florida, which I will admit is a tough market to be in if you're a mid-level coaster

I don't think anyone has said it's "bad" necessarily, could I see it re-imagined or replaced with something better, easily

Oh it's far from the first time. I'm just saying there's a big disconnect from what I see online compared to real life. It's a complete 180.

 

[MakoMania]

I like rockit. Throw me around, play me a tune, good time.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

I like rockit. Throw me around, play me a tune, good time.

I like Rockit as well, but my God is it rough

 

[ssirin88]

Unfortunate change if they limited the selection to 5 songs (not counting secret songs).

 

[Bort]

That really stinks. The playlist needed some updating, but wiping out tons of popular songs is a shame..

 

[Tbad556]

Very mixed feelings on that. The 5 song choices are great, but losing some of the others is a massive bummer. Not that I really ride anymore tbh. This actually may get me to force myself on it a few more times lol.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

Bruh are they fr.... I was literally about to try to listen to every song

 

[SixBillium]

Honestly I'm not too mad since the secret menu is there, and I like the idea of just having one really, really good track for each genre. Too many songs make it seem like more of a gimmick than something that actually adds to the experience in my mind.

I also have to wonder if there were complaints/loading delays associated with the multiple song selection, so maybe this is a reaction to help streamline the operation.

 

[JungleSkip]

My hopeful conspiracy theory is they don't want to pay royalties for songs anymore and will signal the end of the ride.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I also have to wonder if there were complaints/loading delays associated with the multiple song selection, so maybe this is a reaction to help streamline the operation.

It's been open for 15 years lol

My hopeful conspiracy theory is they don't want to pay royalties for songs anymore and will signal the end of the ride.

Easy way to save on costs, even if it's a small number