Overview
- As of mid-November, on-site reports show the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit structure has been dismantled to the foundation and the area is behind construction walls.
- Universal confirmed the ride’s permanent closure effective August 18, 2025, and the latest coverage indicates the removal is now complete.
- Universal has not announced a new attraction for the cleared Music Plaza site, and current discussion about Ghostbusters, Scooby-Doo, or a Fast & Furious concept remains fan speculation.
- The coaster, which opened in 2009 and let riders select their own soundtrack, had been a highly visible 167-foot landmark at Universal Studios Florida.
- Reporters and visitors describe a noticeably quieter, almost haunted atmosphere around the former attraction as the resort continues evolving following Epic Universe’s May 2025 debut.