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Universal Orlando Confirms Rip Ride RockIt Closure and Short Mummy Refurbishment

Universal’s retirement of its signature coaster epitomizes a modernization push that includes a brief maintenance pause aimed at enhancing safety on a classic indoor dark ride.

Revenge of the Mummy Temporarily Closing for Refurbishment This Month at Universal Orlando
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Credit: Discover Universal

Overview

  • Hollywood Rip Ride RockIt, which debuted in 2009 with a personalized soundtrack feature, is set to close permanently on August 18.
  • Revenge of the Mummy will shut down for routine maintenance from August 11 through August 13, with operations resuming on August 14.
  • A new safety video for Revenge of the Mummy was introduced ahead of its maintenance closure, as first spotted on social media by Ethan Hershaft.
  • Universal has provided no details on the refurbishment scope, though such brief shutdowns typically involve track inspections and special-effects checks.
  • Unconfirmed industry rumors point to a potential Ghostbusters-themed attraction replacing Rip Ride RockIt following its closure.