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Rip Ride Rockit Replacement Takes Shape as Coaster Footers and New Walkway Appear at Universal Studios Florida
Construction continues to quietly but steadily roll forward on the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit site at Universal Studios Florida, and during a recent visit, we spotted some meaningful progress that shows this project is far more than just dirt moving around. While Universal has not yet revealed the name or theme of the attraction, they have confirmed a new roller coaster is on the way, and the groundwork is now literally in place.
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Multiple concrete footers can be seen across the site, a strong sign that vertical construction for the coaster structure is getting closer. The scale of the foundations also suggests this attraction may have a larger footprint than Rip Ride Rockit, which lines up with one of the biggest visible changes guests can already experience.
One of the most noticeable updates is the newly opened pedestrian walkway that now runs closer to the water along the Universal CityWalk lagoon. This rerouted path replaces the former walkway that passed directly in front of Rip Ride Rockit, and its relocation appears necessary to accommodate the expanded layout of the new coaster.
The updated walkway is now open to guests and offers a slightly different vantage point of the construction zone, where earth-moving equipment, freshly poured concrete, and graded areas hint at how much is happening behind the scenes. Even without track or supports in place yet, the pace of progress suggests Universal is wasting no time bringing this new thrill ride to life.
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While Universal remains tight-lipped about exactly what kind of coaster is replacing Rip Ride Rockit, seeing footers installed and guest pathways reworked makes it clear this project is moving out of the early demolition phase and into true construction mode. If this momentum continues, it may not be too long before we start spotting vertical elements rising above the construction walls. Whatever Universal has planned, it is shaping up to be a major addition, and we are more than ready to see what twists, turns, and surprises are coming next.
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