National Coaster Day just so happened to fall on August 16th, two days before the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit would be closing ...

This weekend is your final opportunity to ride Universal’s towering musical coaster which goes the way of several other ...

For 16 years, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was one of the wildest thrill rides at Universal Orlando Resort. On Monday, ...

Universal Announces Closing Date For Iconic Roller Coaster After 16 Years of Operation originally appeared on Parade. It's ...

Universal Orlando has announced that the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster will close permanently on August 18.

While Universal Orlando has not announced what will replace the attraction, permits suggest that a new, possibly larger ...

Rip Ride Rockit opened in August 2009. It's considered an "X-Car Coaster" that was designed by Maurer Söhne, who at the time it opened called it the largest roller coaster of its kind in the world.

Time is winding down to get your final climbs in at Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Hello, theme park chums. It’s Haley. For 16 years, the Universal Studios tower coaster has treated guests to beats and ...

In honor of National Roller Coaster Day, celebrated annually on Aug. 16, here’s an updated list of the roller coasters currently running in greater Orlando. This year, aficionados have seen the new ...

YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT THEY TOOK NEARLY 2 1/2 HOURS TO GET ALL 12 PASSENGERS DOWN OFF OF THAT RIDE, FORTUNATELY IN ONE WAS HURT. 12 PEOPLE TAKING A DRILL ON THE 65 MILES PER HOUR RIP RIDE ROCKET ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios was stuck at the top of its first incline Wednesday night. Twelve guests were on board when the ride stopped just after 7 p.m.

Rip Ride Rockit, manufactured by Maurer Söhne, will be the second roller coaster introduced in Orlando theme parks this year. Manta, a flying coaster, is scheduled to open at SeaWorld Orlando on ...