Universal Orlando (Studios/IOA/Epic Universe) : General Discussion

[Bones]

Interestingly, there are rumours swirling that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit could be removed in 2025.

Personal opinion i don't think it will be removed in 2025 but it will definitely close that year (maybe after HHN?) With Epic universe opening next year i can't imagine they'd want to close such a big ride at Studios

 

[Danny]

The Nintendo World reveal:



This should do the IP much more justice than California's, which felt a little too cramped for my liking. Hopefully they carry across their learnings from the Toadstool Cafe as well.

 

[Deleted member 17985]

Just for a larf, thought I'd share these recent snaps of famed song warbler Mariah Carey riding Hagrids and getting a full barnet reconstruction carried out by a heat tool wielding craftsperson before the train even hit the station. My 12 remaining strands of hair are generally just thankful for getting to feel the wind in their last days on Earth.

 

[tayspru]

She’s a secret thoosie

 

[Danny]

Universal are now referring to Starfall Racers as Stardust Racers after the name was trademarked recently.

 

[Maelstrom]

Lots of talk/rumours have been building recently that rip ride rocket will be getting removed in early 2025. It’s been a problematic ride for the resort, doesn’t really fit the direction the resort is going (themed experiences) and is a maintenance nightmare. I certainly wouldn’t miss it as it’s not a good ride.

The talk is they will be replacing with another Intamin launched coaster with floridas version of the fast and furious ride going in at Hollywood. Apparently they would also close the poorly rated current Fast and Furious attraction and reuse that building as the queue, station etc and then would use the Rip ride rocket site for much of the layout. They will have to work out a way to get it round the mummy building and the Hogwarts express tracks (I imagine they can have the track cross above the Hogwarts train tracks).

 

[Ian]

Shit Ride, ShutIt.

Ever since the playlist was stripped back it really took away what little character that ride had. Barry White and Kermit the Frog made it vaguely enjoyable. I won’t be shedding many tears over its removal.