Rip Ride Rockit Permanently Closing August 18 2025

[Gringrinngghost]

I’m pretty sure they were ordering parts for the ROA too, and muppetvision [] got new seats and effects upgrades just over a year before it got a closure announcement.

The removal of MuppetVision wont be as drastic as its going to be very minimal impact, as they are going to replace it with a show anyway, at least what the concept art is indicating. So nothing will in essence be going to waste, that is such as the projectors and seating. They will be easily reintegrated into the new show.

Of that and the last sentence in mind. I’m just interested to see how they make everything work out theming wise, with New York on the other side of the area, if it is truly replacing MIB. If this happens, I trust universal creative though.

I have my concerns on both sides but that's more akin to Halloween Horror Nights, and they are already seeing the effects of it too. They are castrating the event, and hopefully they realized that they are actually making the event more condensed. They have realized that they can't even have House queues in Minions Land nor Dreamworks Kids Zone. But that being said, RRR's removal and replacement will lose in the map below access to houses A through E. The building in the parking lot will immediately take out the queue access for D and E. Once Simpsons and that area get work done, they are likely to loose houses G-J. If they put Pokémon in the Simpsons lot, they loose houses I and J's queues. So it's gonna be interesting.

Also, Martin said that the two buildings are for matinence and Load for the coaster respectively.

That's a choice for management, considering they have the facilities in place already for a load, but we will see. Creative and Management are known to make questionable decisions at times.

You’ve been very cool for sharing some of this with me here, so i appreciate it, and apologize for all the questions.

My pleasure.

 

[Blobbles]

The removal of MuppetVision wont be as drastic as its going to be very minimal impact, as they are going to replace it with a show anyway, at least what the concept art is indicating. So nothing will in essence be going to waste, that is such as the projectors and seating. They will be easily reintegrated into the new show.

I know, I’m just going to miss my salute to all nations, but mostly America.

I have my concerns on both sides but that's more akin to Halloween Horror Nights, and they are already seeing the effects of it too. They are castrating the event, and hopefully they realized that they are actually making the event more condensed. They have realized that they can't even have House queues in Minions Land nor Dreamworks Kids Zone. But that being said, RRR's removal and replacement will lose in the map below access to houses A through E. The building in the parking lot will immediately take out the queue access for D and E. Once Simpsons and that area get work done, they are likely to loose houses G-J. If they put Pokémon in the Simpsons lot, they loose houses I and J's queues. So it's gonna be interesting for sure.

I did never think about that. Maybe they have second thoughts? Idk, not really an HHN guy. But those are valid concerns. I’m sure they’ll find a way to make it work. Honestly, if this is what it takes for ghostbusters, than I’ll take it lol. Another question for HHN is if supercharged goes away, what happens to that queue space. This is all if Simpsons closes for Pokémon.

What even could go in supercharged ip wise anyway?

That's a choice for management, considering they have the facilities in place already for a load, but we will see. Creative and Management are known to make questionable decisions at times.

I think the idea is to take it out of the minion land area.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Another question for HHN is if supercharged goes away, what happens to that queue space.

Lord knows, if they keep the ride system that's one thing, but if they don't its open game. BUT if its solely for HHN, They could bypass part of the show building, but it would also affect only one house.

What even could go in supercharged ip wise anyway?

Word on the metaphorical street and this has been one for a year plus, RRRs replacement is likely to be Fast themed, given the coaster out in Hollywood. When I first learned of it, the idea was to replace RRR with a Fast theme and then redo Fast.

I think the idea is to take it out of the minion land area.

If they were to take out Minion land, they would have never built Villaincon and the additions.

 

[TheDisneyParksfanC8]

I think in the future the HHN situation will be addressed by building flex spaces into upcoming rides and lands. Think of what we thought for VCMB albeit on a larger scale with an actual ride attached to it.

 

[Blobbles]

Word on the metaphorical street and this has been one for a year plus, RRRs replacement is likely to be Fast themed, given the coaster out in Hollywood. When I first learned of it, the idea was to replace RRR with a Fast theme and then redo Fast.

I have heard and it seems pretty likely for the coaster. I just meant what ip other than FNF could fit in San Fran on that plot, because I am honestly not sure. Just many variable in the entire thing. If what you have heard is still true, with those four rides being replaced and everything. I’m sure things could change, but let’s hope they stick with that plan, because I still am coping that there is a chance a classic ip could come to USF again after everything that’s happened with them this summer with the store and parade and show and how well it apparently went. Probably not, deep down in my heart lol.

 

[Gusey]

If they were to take out Minion land, they would have never built Villaincon and the additions.

Not take out Minion Land, take HRRR out of Minion Land. Unless the new coaster is actually themed to the one from Despicable Me?

 

[JT3000]

Not take out Minion Land, take HRRR out of Minion Land. Unless the new coaster is actually themed to the one from Despicable Me?

Rockit isn't in Minion Land. It's officially in New York now, formerly Production Central. But the concert area is really just... the concert area, if we're being honest.

 

[Gusey]

Rockit isn't in Minion Land. It's officially in New York now, formerly Production Central. But the concert area is really just... the concert area, if we're being honest.

Whilst it's labeled as New York, you can tell that it was part of the former Production Central area. If they move the entrance of the new coaster furth back into New York, there is a bigger distinguisment between the lands.
Current Illuminations Land and New York layout:

vs what it could be with the entrance to the coaster moved:

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Whilst it's labeled as New York, you can tell that it was part of the former Production Central area. If they move the entrance of the new coaster furth back into New York, there is a bigger distinguisment between the lands.
Current Illuminations Land and New York layout:
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vs what it could be with the entrance to the coaster moved:
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Rock it and the Stage are considered by TMs as Music Plaza (since the stage is called the Universal Music Plaza Stage). Production Central is now front gates.

 

[Blobbles]

I do think the right move is the apparently planned RRR replacement with fast. def part of a long term plan for USF, so supercharged can be gone. Has there been talk of what supercharged’s replacement could be? Like, everyone wants it gone as fans, but nobody has any real ideas on what to put there. San Fran is kinda weird to work work with with the ips they have access too. Idk.

Rock it and the Stage are considered by TMs as Music Plaza (since the stage is called the Universal Music Plaza Stage). Production Central is now front gates.

New York is what’s it is listed as. Honestly wonder about the future of the music plaza once RRR goes, if it’s turned into something else. Kidna its own thing and I don’t think it meshes well with the direction the park appears to be going in.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

New York is what’s it is listed as.

Ironically the website still has RRR as Production central lol.

 

[Blobbles]

Ironically the website still has RRR as Production central lol.

Everything about rockit is a mess.
Should be an exciting future for USF regardless hopefully.

 

[JT3000]

I do think the right move is the apparently planned RRR replacement with fast. def part of a long term plan for USF, so supercharged can be gone. Has there been talk of what supercharged’s replacement could be? Like, everyone wants it gone as fans, but nobody has any real ideas on what to put there. San Fran is kinda weird to work work with with the ips they have access too. Idk.

New York is what’s it is listed as. Honestly wonder about the future of the music plaza once RRR goes, if it’s turned into something else. Kidna its own thing and I don’t think it meshes well with the direction the park appears to be going in.

Unless the park is going in a direction that doesn't include special events with concerts, which would be news to me, it isn't going anywhere. It isn't the best day-to-day use of space, but it is nonetheless necessary for said events.

 

[Andrew25]

Unless the park is going in a direction that doesn't include special events with concerts, which would be news to me, it isn't going anywhere. It isn't the best day-to-day use of space, but it is nonetheless necessary for said events.

Universal rarely uses the music plaza stage for anything public anymore. I don't think there's been a year where they host more than 15-20 concerts, this year they are only hosting 12 concert dates.

Outside of NYE DJ parties, the public doesn't use this area anymore. HHN uses it for queue space for 2 months out of the year, but that can easily be relocated.

Ideally, Universal would (at the minimum) theme it to Illumination/Minion Land and have daily Disney Jr. style shows for children there once Rockit is gone. Heck, Beijing has a Sing-themed show that can fit into here.

I think using this space for Minion Land expansion (flat rides, interactive areas, etc.) is a far better use than a stage for corporate parties.

 

[Tom Morrow]

I'd have to agree that, while a cool idea at the time, the music plaza doesn't feel right in the middle of a theme park and that space would be better for an attraction. What I'd like to see is for them to move it here if they still really want a stage for Mardi Gras

I'm curious if they could move it here (along with the maintenance bay for the new coaster) and only open the area when there actually is a concert.

 

[JT3000]

Universal rarely uses the music plaza stage for anything public anymore. I don't think there's been a year where they host more than 15-20 concerts, this year they are only hosting 12 concert dates.

Outside of NYE DJ parties, the public doesn't use this area anymore. HHN uses it for queue space for 2 months out of the year, but that can easily be relocated.

Ideally, Universal would (at the minimum) theme it to Illumination/Minion Land and have daily Disney Jr. style shows for children there once Rockit is gone. Heck, Beijing has a Sing-themed show that can fit into here.

I think using this space for Minion Land expansion (flat rides, interactive areas, etc.) is a far better use than a stage for corporate parties.

Corporate parties were never the main use for the stage, Mardi Gras and Rock the Universe are. Until those highly popular events cease to be, there will be a non-negotiable need for a concert stage.

I'd have to agree that, while a cool idea at the time, the music plaza doesn't feel right in the middle of a theme park and that space would be better for an attraction. What I'd like to see is for them to move it here if they still really want a stage for Mardi Gras

I'm curious if they could move it here (along with the maintenance bay for the new coaster) and only open the area when there actually is a concert.

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Unless the new coaster allows for them to route people between the soundstages & Fallon, simply getting in and out of that space for busier concerts would be hell, not to mention a portion of it is already spoken for.

 

[Andrew25]

Corporate parties were never the main use for the stage, Mardi Gras and Rock the Universe are. Until those highly popular events cease to be, there will be a non-negotiable need for a concert stage.

Not necessarily. Mardi Gras no longer needs to host Mardi Gras concerts to increase attendance. I'm sure there's a benefit to having them, but the incremental attendance gained from a concert by one is minimal and not worth keeping year long.

Rock the Universe is a 2 night experience, you can easily setup a temporary stage elsewhere. You can use the Toon Lagoon amphitheater or Fear Factor Theater if they really find it critical. They already setup temporary stages throughout the park.

With the new HHN tent area they created last year, they can even setup a temporary stage back there since they laid a large amount of asphalt to hold queues... that can work.

A giant concert stage that gets maybe 20-25 days of use a year should not hold back theme park expansion.

 

[JT3000]

Not necessarily. Mardi Gras no longer needs to host Mardi Gras concerts to increase attendance. I'm sure there's a benefit to having them, but the incremental attendance gained from a concert by one is minimal and not worth keeping year long.

That's like saying HHN doesn't need haunted houses. The concerts aren't just a peripheral aspect of the event, they're often the main reason people are there, particularly when they book a bigger name. Some of the most crowded days I've ever seen at Universal were when the park was filled to the brim with a performer's fans for Mardi Gras. It was evident they weren't there for the parade.

 

[Andrew25]

That's like saying HHN doesn't need haunted houses. The concerts aren't just a peripheral aspect of the event, they're often the main reason people are there, particularly when they book a bigger name.

Mardi Gras concerts at Universal originated from a need to draw attendance from locals when the resort needed it. This year Mardi Gras is running 57 days with only 12 concert nights... only 1/4 of the event. The main draw of the event has always been the parade, and as of late, the food & beverage options.

Leaving an entire concert venue empty for 351 days (Mardi Gras + Rock the Universe) out of the year is a ridiculous requirement.

 

[JT3000]

Mardi Gras concerts at Universal originated from a need to draw attendance from locals when the resort needed it. This year Mardi Gras is running 57 days with only 12 concert nights... only 1/4 of the event. The main draw of the event has always been the parade, and as of late, the food & beverage options.

Leaving an entire concert venue empty for 351 days (Mardi Gras + Rock the Universe) out of the year is a ridiculous requirement.

You could say the parade is the main, staple characteristic of Mardi Gras, but I'm not convinced it's the main draw. The park is often a relative ghost town on nights where there's no concert, which would indicate it isn't what's driving the bulk of the event's attendance. I don't know why they've cut down on the number of concerts, but I'm willing to bet those are still the busiest nights by far.

Like it or not, special events come with certain requirements. Just like how they need to keep a theater operational for at least one show during HHN (there should really be several) despite the theater they use serving no purpose during the day, and having served no purpose for many years now.