Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Universal Studios Florida · Production Central
Overview
A steel launch coaster whose near-vertical 167-foot lift hill was visible from outside the park gates, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit let each rider pick their own soundtrack from a touchscreen at the station, playing through onboard speakers synced to the ride's airtime-filled layout as it wove through Production Central and above the park's entrance plaza.
ParksLog verdict
One of the more recently closed attractions on this list, and still fresh in a lot of guests' memories — a genuinely unique coaster concept with its personalized soundtrack gimmick, and a skyline landmark for over a decade. Its replacement, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, announced for 2027, has a lot to live up to.
About this experience
Customizable steel coaster with a vertical lift hill, airtime hills, and on-board soundtrack selection. Permanently closed August 18, 2025; being replaced by a new Fast & Furious coaster expected in 2027.
Best for
- Guests who rode it and remember picking their soundtrack
- Coaster enthusiasts tracking the park's thrill-ride history
- Fans anticipating its Fast & Furious coaster replacement
Tips
- Its near-vertical 167-foot lift hill was visible from well outside the park and served as a landmark for years.
- The custom soundtrack selection at the station was one of its most distinctive, most-remembered features.
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, announced in January 2026, is set to open on the same site in 2027.
Details
History
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened in 2009, and its 167-foot vertical lift hill became a landmark for the park. It permanently closed on August 18, 2025; Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, announced in January 2026, is set to open on the site in 2027.
Fun facts
- Riders selected their own onboard soundtrack from a station touchscreen before boarding, played through speakers on the train itself.
- Its lift hill climbed to 167 feet at a near-vertical angle, making it visible from outside the park.