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Guests have seen a lot come and go at Universal Orlando Resort. From classics like Jaws and Kongfrontation to more thrilling adventures like Dueling Dragons and Back to the Future: The Ride, a lot has changed over the last few decades at Universal’s Florida theme park resort.
The resort is undergoing many updates right now, with expansions reportedly already planned for both the original theme parks as well as Epic Universe.
This summer, Universal Orlando said goodbye to its Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, a staple of the resort for many years. The thrill ride closed permanently on August 18, 2025, marking the end of an era for both Universal Studios and theme park fans.
Universal isn’t wasting any time, with the coaster already covered with construction walls as the demolition process begins.
Reddit user The_Music_Guy_2025 shared a photo of the coaster, revealing that walls now surround the entire base of the attraction. Demolition on the ride is likely to start soon.
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Universal filed a demolition permit for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit earlier this year. News first broke of the coaster’s closure last year, an announcement that divided the community.
While Rip Ride Rockit certainly was not one of Universal’s most beloved roller coasters, especially when stacked up to newer additions like Jurassic World VelociCoaster and Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, it still managed to carve out a place inside the hearts of many theme park enthusiasts.
The attraction had been part of Universal Orlando Resort for over 15 years, but complaints about the coaster’s roughness continued to pour in. Rip Ride Rockit also endured extended downtime and breakdowns.
Soon, the coaster will be demolished, giving way to a mysterious new attraction.
Codenamed “Project 830,” little is known about what exactly this project entails. Rumors point toward a possible Ghostbusters-themed ride.
Guests will find a lot of coasters at Universal Orlando Resort, with Epic Universe featuring some of the best. Many have labeled the park’s Stardust Racers one of the best coasters in the country, a high bar when considering both Hagrid’s and VelociCoaster, as well as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT in Walt Disney World.
Other popular attractions at Epic Universe include Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
Based on recent comments by Universal, guests can seemingly expect to see Epic Universe expand n the near future.
What these expansions will be is unknown, though rumors include a possible Wicked land, as well as a new area based on The Legend of Zelda.
Will you Miss Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit?
