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New Coaster Construction Takes Shape Where Rip Ride Rockit Once Stood at Universal Studios Florida
Construction is officially picking up speed on the mystery roller coaster replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida, and new aerial photos by @bioreconstruct on X are giving us our best look yet at what is coming next. Recent images shared by bioreconstruct show multiple concrete footers now in place around Universal CityWalk and inside the park, signaling that this project has moved well beyond simple site prep and into early structural development.
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From above CityWalk, short round concrete columns topped with wooden forms and surrounded by exposed rebar dot the landscape, clearly marking future track locations. Wire frames in several areas indicate where additional footers will soon be poured, and the overall footprint of the coaster is starting to become easier to visualize. Rip Ride Rockit was fully demolished by late October, and while Universal has not announced what will replace it, the scale of this new attraction already looks substantial.
Inside the park, areas near where the iconic Rip Ride Rockit tower once stood reveal preserved footers that may be reused as construction continues. Much of the new coaster appears to be routed through the canyon space behind Music Plaza, with a station and service buildings beginning to take shape nearby. Construction equipment and materials currently fill the area, suggesting it is being used as a staging zone during these early phases.
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Another interesting detail can be spotted near the fire station facade, where Rip Ride Rockit’s track once passed through. New footers and concrete blocking are visible here, strongly hinting that the upcoming coaster will once again interact with this facade as part of its layout.
Adding even more intrigue, construction walls inside the park recently received new themed posters featuring references to Blues Brothers, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, and Fast and Furious. Whether these are simply playful nods to Universal’s history or subtle clues about the coaster’s eventual theme remains to be seen, but they are already fueling plenty of fan speculation.
Universal has not shared any official details about the ride’s theme, manufacturer, or opening timeline, but judging by the progress visible now, this is a project we will be watching very closely in the months ahead.
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