Rip Ride Rockit Permanently Closing August 18 2025

[Andrew25]

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.

Of course the nights with concerts are busier, as locals with APs flood to see a "free" concert during the event. I've been at the event with various artists performing and only a handful ever make a significant impact to crowd levels.

Again, I don't see it being an issue to host a concert, but I do see an issue with empty theaters & not being able to touch this piece of land for park expansion.

Edit: Like you mentioned in your post, they've cut down on concerts over the past few years... so either they aren't seeing their return on investment from booking talent or have no interest in adding more nights.

 

[My95cobras]

Its not like there are not 4 other stages not used inside the parks…

 

[ToTBellHop]

Its not like there are not 4 other stages not used inside the parks…

Who doesn’t want to see Joe Jonas perform on that Sinbad stage?

 

[My95cobras]

Who doesn’t want to see Joe Jonas perform on that Sinbad stage?

who wants to see Joe Jonas…. Anywhere?

 

[ToTBellHop]

who wants to see Joe Jonas…. Anywhere?

A lot of people, I gather. I wouldn’t mind having his bank account balance although I think I would have treated Sansa Stark better.

 

[JT3000]

Its not like there are not 4 other stages not used inside the parks…

None of them are suitable for a large-scale concert.

 

[Baloo124]

This was a one and done ride for me. Way too rough. Universal has shown it can do so much better with coasters. This was the one blemish on that record.

 

[ToTBellHop]

None of them are suitable for a large-scale concert.

How many people do they pack in the existing…grassy knoll?

 

[JT3000]

How many people do they pack in the existing…grassy knoll?

A lot.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

A lot.

Having never been to Universal while this stage is being used, was/is Rip Ride Rockit open when there are performers on the stage? Can't imagine a band would like playing when you have screams coming from the coaster right behind them.

 

[Andrew25]

Having never been to Universal while this stage is being used, was/is Rip Ride Rockit open when there are performers on the stage? Can't imagine a band would like playing when you have screams coming from the coaster right behind them.

Yes, once the concert starts, you really don't hear Rip Ride Rockit.

 

[EagleScout610]

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[Disstevefan1]

There are a lot of haters of this attraction but I have always liked this a lot, and always tried to ride it when I was there.

 

[DCBaker]

According to an update from Universal Orlando, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently close on August 18, 2025 to make way for a new experience:

Universal Orlando

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www.universalorlando.com

 

[Disstevefan1]

According to an update from Universal Orlando, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently close on August 18, 2025 to make way for a new experience:

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Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort

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A happy announcement for the haters of this ride, for me its

 

[marni1971]

Shame, but it never hit the high notes they wanted. The replacement will have a similar footprint but alter the parks guest flow a little.

 

[jannerUK]

We may get a chance to go on 16th or 17th. 17th would be impossible as "last day" but do you think the 16th would be doable without too many long queues?

 

[J4546]

hope for a fnf coaster while also getting rid of their terrible fnf ride and rplacing that with something else. A double win!

 

[EagleScout610]

According to an update from Universal Orlando, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently close on August 18, 2025 to make way for a new experience:

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Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort

www.universalorlando.com

Updated the thread title

 

[Pix E. Dust]

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.

I know I am in the minority but I actually enjoy FF. I love the Fallon ride too. I think for those of us who don't fo thrill rides, these kinds of rides are what we are looking for.