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Rip Ride Rocket demolition is progressing at full speed at Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida’s skyline is changing in a big way as the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit continues to gain momentum. On our most recent visit to the park, we found once-iconic New York backdrop missing one of its most recognizable facades: the replica of the Guggenheim Museum has been completely removed from the New York City set.
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That’s not all. The Treble Clef element of the track, one of the coaster’s signature early features, has also been torn out. Even more dramatic, the entire portion of track that used to weave through the firehouse is now gone, leaving a noticeable gap in the park’s landscape.
At this point, only two major pieces of track remain: the loop over Central Park and the section hugging the lagoon. Both of these are still standing (for now), but both outer portions of the track structure that once framed this massive coaster have been demolished. What was once a towering feature of the park is quickly becoming a memory.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has long been a divisive ride among fans—some loved customizing their music playlist and braving the intimidating vertical lift hill, while others felt the ride was rougher than it was fun. Now that the coaster is in full teardown mode, speculation is swirling about what might take its place in the future. While permits have pointed toward some type of roller coaster coming to replace Rip Ride Rockit, exactly what type of coaster and its theming remain a mystery.
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For now, the only thing certain is that the days of picking your perfect ride song and screaming down Rip Ride Rockit’s red track are officially over. The wrecking crews are making fast work of dismantling this piece of Universal’s history, and soon, the skyline will be ready for its next big headliner.
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