According to newly filed permits, Universal Orlando has plans to demolish Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and replace the attraction with a new and larger concept. The 15-year-old Universal Studios Florida rollercoaster,

“Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close in early September 2025 to make way for a new experience. More details will be available at a later date,” Universal Orlando Resort’s VP of Public Relations Alyson Sologaistoa said in an email.

Universal Orlando filed a permit with the South Florida Water Management District to remove the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and replace it with new buildings. After the news got out yesterday, @TeaTimeontheLiftHill asked Universal Orlando when the attraction would close,

A closing timeframe has been confirmed for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. The roller coaster will close permanently in fall 2025. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing Rumors have been spreading for a while that indicated the imminent closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit,