It's always devastating whenever a theme park announces the closing date for a longtime attraction. Such is especially the case with a ride as universally beloved as the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
Among the most popular rides to ever open at Universal Studios Florida, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has been delighting fans for nearly 20 years in Universal's sprawling Orlando amusement park property.
Sadly, after over 15 years of operation, Universal has officially announced that the fan-favorite Rip Ride Rockit will permanently shut down on August 18, just one day shy of its 16-year anniversary at Universal Studios.
The news has understandably broken the hearts of Universal's dedicated fanbase, especially given the Rip Ride Rockit's rampant popularity over the past two decades.
The news officially arrived via Universal's website, with the company also confirming the space used for the ride will eventually be used for a new, as-of-yet unknown attraction. "More details will be available at a later date," Universal went on to say.
A fast-paced thrill ride unlike any other, the Rip Ride Rockit allows visitors to select a song to listen to while they embark on their roller coaster ride.
Originally opening on August 19, 2009, the songs featured on the Rip Ride Rockit range from classic rock to contemporary pop and country music, with notable examples including "Born to Be Wild," "Sabotage," "I Will Survive" and "That's the Way (I Like It)."
"This towering coaster offers a musical twist: As you strap in, you'll pick the song you want to hear above your own shrieks," Universal described on their site. "Adrenaline pumping and music thumping, you'll climb toward the sky at a 90-degree angle and tackle the first ferocious drop. Topping out at 65 mph, this rip-roaring ride is a blast from beginning to end."
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