Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a steel roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Standing 167 feet tall and stretching 3800 feet in length, it was the largest X-Car coaster ever built by German manufacturer Maurer Söhne when it debuted on August 19, 2009. Reaching speeds up to 65 mph, the ride is best known for its customizable onboard music, personal ride video recordings, and innovative vertical lift hill. After nearly 16 years in operation, it is scheduled to permanently close on August 18, 2025. Development began in January 2008 under the codename Project Rumble, with Maurer Rides confirmed as the manufacturer. Universal officially announced the coaster in March 2008, highlighting its 167-foot lift, 65 mph speed, on-ride audio selection, and embedded video recorders. During development, guests were surveyed on music preferences, selecting from artists like The Black Eyed Peas, Johnny Cash, and The Beach Boys. Construction started in May 2008, including the partial dem...