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Universal Orlando's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit permanently closed on August 18, 2025.

The reason for the closure is to make way for a new attraction, though details are scarce.

The ride, which opened in 2009, featured customizable music selections and reached speeds of 65 mph.

For over a decade, riders rocked out to dozens of hit songs on Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket while gliding over steep drops and fast turns. Now, it's gone.

Universal Orlando's fan-favorite officially closed for good on Monday, Aug. 18, with theme park fans and adrenaline junkies mourning all over the country.

The steel coaster, which stood at 161 feet tall and is 3,200 feet long, reached speeds of 65 mph. It has featured several song choices over the years; the final selections were "Welcom

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