ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Common Studios Florida is closing one in every of its iconic rollercoasters within the new yr, in keeping with NBC affiliate WESH.
Hollywood Rip Journey Rockit, the fast-paced, music-pumping coaster, can be closing in early September 2025 to make approach for a brand new attraction, Common Orlando Resort’s VP of Public Relations Alyson Sologaistoa instructed WESH.
On Dec. 23, the theme park filed paperwork with the Southwest Florida Water Administration District, detailing {that a} new attraction will exchange the coaster in the identical spot, as soon as torn down.
“In my view, I’ve by no means been an enormous fan of the (Rip Journey Rockit),” a worldwide rollercoaster blogger instructed WESH. “It is all the time been slightly bit on the rougher facet of it and whatnot.”
In line with WESH, Common Studios has had a sample of points with the coaster, because it has shut down a number of occasions attributable to technical points, and left parkgoers caught on the trip for hours— the newest incident being final November.
Because the park prepares to take away this attraction, they’re anticipating an “epic” introduction to their new addition, Epic Universe. Opening on Could 22, visitors can transport into the 5 immersive worlds of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How one can Practice Your Dragon–Isle of Berk, Darkish Universe and Celestial Par.