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Foundations Set for New Coaster at Universal Studios Florida Just Months After Rip Ride Rockit Closure
Universal Orlando is wasting no time turning up the volume on its next big thrill. Just months after Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit took its final drop on August 18, new aerial photos from X user bioreconstruct show major construction progress at the attraction’s former site inside Universal Studios Florida.
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The photos reveal that the entire Rip Ride Rockit track and support structure have been removed, leaving behind a completely cleared footprint stretching from the park’s entrance plaza near the Universal globe to the edge of Production Central. Crews have already begun pouring foundation footings, indicating that the groundwork for a new roller coaster is well underway.
In the aerial views, construction vehicles and cranes can be seen surrounding the Hard Rock Café, where large excavation areas and new concrete forms outline the coaster’s potential layout. The former queue and backstage maintenance buildings appear to have been demolished as well, allowing for a fresh start on the project’s design and infrastructure.
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While Universal has yet to officially announce what’s replacing Rip Ride Rockit, recently filed permits confirm that the project is classified as a new roller coaster, filed under the park’s Production Central redevelopment initiative. This supports widespread speculation that the replacement will be a modern, high-thrill coaster experience, possibly incorporating advanced ride systems or storytelling elements more in line with Universal’s newer attractions.
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