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Universal Orlando announcing that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster will close permanently on August 18, 2025, after nearly 16 years of operation.
The ride first opened in August 2009, reaching a maximum speed of 65 mph and features on-ride music that riders can select when boarding. There was also an alternate music menu; by pressing and holding the coaster's logo on the song selection screen, guests can enter a three-digit code to instead apply one of sixty alternate songs.
There was also individual cameras that capture video of each passenger.
The coaster will be demolished to make way for a new, larger attraction, though Universal has not yet revealed what will replace it.