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Universal Studios' Rip Ride Rockit closer to launch

Universal's Hollywood Rip RocketHere are the latest developments on the Rip Ride Rockit coaster at Universal Studios.

It's been quiet on the Rockit front lately, but at last we have more rumblings to share about the new roller coaster coming to Universal Studios. Here are developments on the horizon, according to sources close to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

+ Universal employees are likely to be onboard for testing next week.

+ They have just positioned the light rings that go up the dramatic lift hill, which will add to the light show element of the attraction. These rings were spotted weeks ago on the ground backstage.
Universal's Hollywood Rip Rocket
+ Expect only two trains to be running at first. (Each train holds 12 passengers). Remember that it has been touted that as many as five trains can run at the same time.

OK, who's heard more? Give me some facts, y'all.

What does all that mean to you and me, the non-Universal employees? I'd say it depends on how testing goes. Universal has not announced an official opening date for the coaster, which is currently being pushed on billboards and radio ads for its ability to let guests control the soundtrack and its 65 mph speed. Passengers will also be able to purchase an individualized video of their experience on the ride.

 

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Posted: Monday, July 27, 2009 12:08 PM by Jane and Alan LaFrance

Comments

BECKY said:

IT WASSSSSSSS AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ME AND MY FAMILY ,FROM ENGLAND, QUEUED FOR 4 RRREEEEEAAAALLLLYYY LONG HOURS ON WED 19 AUG 2009. BUT IT WAS DEFFO WORTH IT!!!

# September 10, 2009 12:40 PM

Chris said:

1 word INSANE!!!!!! ME and my father rode the coaster it was awsome other then the 1 and a half hour wait this coaster is awsome with the choice of song this coaster is the beast!!! the trains are small but still awsome i love the opining start a 90 degree angle then down the hill into the worlds first inverted loop this ride is great!!!

# April 4, 2010 9:48 AM

Alivia said:

At first this ride looked terrifying but i was made to go on and it was awesome. I LOVED it. I can't wait to go again.

# June 18, 2010 9:08 AM

Emily said:

it was the best thing yet i was a little bit nervous at first but once you get on youll be glad you did with music surrounding you thats pretty much all you can here except when the people scream.

# July 12, 2010 8:08 PM

elizabeth said:

me and my dad rode it 3 times it was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i loved it but its harsh in the front row and the back row. i didn't like the songs that you get to pick from though. but i cant wait to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:] peace out

# June 7, 2011 3:48 PM
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