Experience the adrenaline rush on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster at Universal Studios with customizable soundtracks, breathtaking loops, and secret tracks!
Are you ready to rock and roll into an adrenaline-pumping adventure? Universal Studios’ Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster is the answer! This towering marvel of engineering stands as a testament to thrills and excitement. Learn all about one of my favorite roller coasters in this comprehensive guide, where we will delve into the heart-pounding details of this iconic roller coaster, from its inception to its latest updates, and even let you in on a secret 🤫!
The Birth of Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened its doors to thrill-seekers on August 19, 2009, at Universal Studios Florida. With its staggering 167 feet of height and heart-pounding speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, it’s no wonder that this roller coaster quickly became a must-try attraction for visitors from all around the world.
Each seat’s headrest is equipped with a pair of speakers, seamlessly integrated to provide an immersive music experience during the roller coaster ride. These ingeniously designed speakers ensure that only the rider’s chosen music track is audible, creating a personalized musical journey.🎵🎢
Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster Song Options
One of the most unique features of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is the ability to select your very own soundtrack for the ride. As you strap into your seat, you’re presented with a choice of 5 songs across various genres, ensuring that your ride experience is as personalized as it gets.
- “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance – Classic Rock/Metal
- “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar – Rap/Hip-Hop
- “Sandstorm” by Darude – Club/Electronica
- “Waterloo” by ABBA – Pop/Disco
- “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” By Shania Twain – Country
Lockers and Metal Detection
Free Single Use Lockers are available at the entrance to the roller coaster. You are required to put all items (phones included) except your wallet into the locker before entering the queue for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. Like some other rides at Universal, you will be going through metal detection, so make sure you have emptied everything out of your pockets.
This also means you won’t have your phone to look up the secret playlist, so memorize your secret 3 digit code before entering the line. Team Members also sometimes have lists of the codes, but better to be prepared!
Height Requirements for Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster
Safety is paramount, so there are some height requirements to ensure all riders can enjoy Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. To ride this exhilarating roller coaster, you must be at least 51 inches tall. Make sure to measure up before you join the queue to avoid any disappointment, as Universal Studios is strict about height requirements.
Express Passes and Single Rider Line at Universal Studios
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios offers visitors two fantastic options to minimize their wait times.
First, there’s the single rider line, perfect for thrill-seekers who don’t mind riding with strangers to get on the roller coaster faster.
Secondly, they accept Express Passes, allowing those who’ve purchased this premium feature to bypass the regular lines, ensuring they can enjoy the exhilarating experience without the long wait.
Car and Train Design for Rip Ride Rockit
The cars of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster are uniquely designed. Seating only two passengers across in a single row, this roller coaster provides an intimate ride experience that allows you to feel every twist and turn. With only twelve riders per train, the open design ensures an unobstructed view of the park and skyline as you ascend the towering lift hill, creating an immersive sensation of flying through the air around Universal Studios Florida.
Feel the Need for Speed
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster lives up to its name when it comes to speed. With a maximum velocity of 65 miles per hour, you’ll experience the rush of the wind as you race along the roller coaster’s 3,800-foot-long track. The immediate tower lift hill gets me every time, it’s an immediate adrenaline rush. Get ready for heart-pounding drops, exhilarating inversions, and swift changes in direction that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
This roller coaster’s unique design and sharp turns can be intense, and those seeking a smoother ride might want to consider their options. Some riders find it to be quite jerky and rough. Do not ride it if you have back problems.
🤫Secret Playlist for Rip Ride Rockit🤫
Did you know that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has a secret playlist🤫? The secret list includes some hidden gems for true thrill-seekers while riding this roller coaster through Universal Studios.
To access it, hold down the Rip Ride Rockit logo for 10 seconds as soon as your safety bar is secured. A keypad will open up, quickly press your 3 digit code, hit enter, and lock in your song. It will not display the name of the song you selected, you will know you did it correctly when the music plays as you go up the first incline of the roller coaster.
Here are the Secret Playlist Songs:
- 101 – Temples Of Syrinx – Rush
- 102 – Smithereens – Blues Before & After
- 103 – Break On Through – The Doors
- 104 – Crocodile Rock – Elton John
- 105 – Do It Again – Steely Dan
- 106 – You Don’t – Candlebox
- 107 – Drivin’ Rain – Gov’t Mule
- 108 – 8 Miles High – The Byrds
- 109 – Fantasy – Aldo Nova
- 110 – I’m A Fool – American Hi-Fi
- 111 – Unknown Guitar Solo
- 112 – Freebird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
- 113 – Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin
- 114 – Just Because – Jane’s Addiction
- 115 – Live – Lenny Kravitz
- 116 – Mexicola – Queens Of The Stone Age
- 117 – Eruption – Van Halen
- 121 – Runnin’ Down A Dream – Tom Petty
- 122 – Start Me Up – Rolling Stones
- 123 – Stockholm Syndrome – Muse
- 124 – Diary Of Jane – Breaking Benjamin
- 127 – Urgent – Foreigner
- 128 – Vertigo – U2
- 129 – Wheel In The Sky – Journey
- 130 – Won’t Get Fooled Again – The Who
- 131 – Klein Mandelbrot – Blue Man Group
- 132 – Drumbone – Blue Man Group Mus
- 182 – All The Small Things – Blink 182
- 183 – Whats My Age Again – Blink 182
- 301 – Float On – Modest Mouse
- 302 – I Want You Back – Jackson Five
- 303 – In My Pocket – Cat Empire
- 304 – Still Rock N’ Roll To Me – Billy Joel
- 306 – Lose Yourself – Eminem
- 307 – Ride Like The Wind – Christopher Cross
- 308 – Run To You – Bryan Adams
- 309 – Save Room – John Legend
- 310 – Vogue – Madonna
- 311 – You Make Lovin’ Fun – Fleetwood Mac
- 312 – My Everything – Barry White
- 504 – Smokin’ Gun – Robert Cray
- 506 – The Thrill Is Gone – BB King
- 507 – Who Did You Think I Was – John Mayer
- 508 – Pivot – Dry
- 701 – Cyanide – Metallica
- 702 – Endangered Species – Flaw
- 703 – For Whom The Bell Tolls – Metallica
- 704 – Forever Down – Black Label Society Yjaras
- 705 – How Heavy This Axe – The Sword
- 706 – Just One Fix – Ministry
- 707 – Know Your Enemy – Rage Against The Machine
- 708 – Lets Go – Ministry
- 709 – Mouth For War – Pantera
- 710 – Painkiller – Judas Priest
- 711 – Paranoid – Black Sabbath
- 712 – Temptation’s Wings – Down
- 713 – Wicker Man – Iron Maiden
- 714 – Unreal – Ill Nino
- 715 – Wake Up Dead – Megadeth
- 716 – We Call This Mutha Revenge – Suicidal Tendencies
- 718 – You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ – Judas Priest
- 772 – Dance Or Die – Family Force 5
- 773 – Mess Of Me – Switchfoot
- 778 – Faceless – Red
- 782 – Monster – Skillet
- 901 – Movin’ Right Along – The Muppets
- 902 – Rainbow Connection – The Muppets
- 903 – Your Attitude Towards Cuttlefish – Paper Moon
- 904 – Night On Bald Mountain – Modest Mussorgsk
My favorite Tracks on Rip Ride Rockit
I haven’t tried the new 5 tracks, but my favorites on the secret playlist are “Immigrant Song” (113) and “I Want You Back” (302). They perfectly complement the ride experience. I really do miss “Sabotage” by the Beastie Boys, it seemed like they designed the roller coaster to go along with that song.
We’d love to know which songs you prefer on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios! The diverse range of tracks ensures there’s something for everyone. Share your favorite songs and memorable ride experiences in the comments below.
A Change in the Soundtrack
Starting in August 2023, Universal Studios made a significant update to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The roller coaster originally boasted 30 song options, but it has since been reduced to five. While this change disappointed some fans who loved the variety, most passholders assumed it was to reduce the cost of paying for the rights to all of the songs.
“Are you ready to rock out making music video History” on Rip Ride Rockit?
As you gear up for your next visit to Universal Studios Florida, make sure to include Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster in your itinerary. Whether you’re a fan of high-speed thrills, customizable soundtracks, or breathtaking views, this roller coaster has it all. So, buckle up and get ready to rock out on one of the most iconic roller coasters in Universal Studios Orlando! Let’s hit it! Hasta!
