When will Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Open? - The DIS Discussion Forums

CusiCuzi · 04-19-2009, 04:54 PM

I ask you DISBoard members, when will Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit open? I'm going to Universal for the last time this year on May 22-24. Will it be at least in the soft openings stage?

Metro West · 04-19-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CusiCuzi

I ask you DISBoard members, when will Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit open? I'm going to Universal for the last time this year on May 22-24. Will it be at least in the soft openings stage?

I seriously doubt it will be open anytime soon. I hope I'm wrong but there seems to be a lot of rumours flying around about there being something wrong with the lift hill. We'll have to wait and see.

inkkognito · 04-19-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CusiCuzi

I ask you DISBoard members, when will Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit open? I'm going to Universal for the last time this year on May 22-24. Will it be at least in the soft openings stage?

Although it doesn't look good for Rip Ride Rockit, SeaWorld's new coaster opens on May 22 if you want to swing over there.

Metro West · 04-19-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inkkognito

Although it doesn't look good for Rip Ride Rockit, SeaWorld's new coaster opens on May 22 if you want to swing over there.

I'm waiting for word of a passholder preview for Manta.

inkkognito · 04-19-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metro West

I'm waiting for word of a passholder preview for Manta.

DH too...he's still trying to convince me that we should get SW APs for that very reason.

Metro West · 04-19-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inkkognito

DH too...he's still trying to convince me that we should get SW APs for that very reason.

That's what I did.

DOOM1001 · 04-19-2009, 08:11 PM

Forget HRRR coaster opening anytime soon,construction isn't complete,as others have said there seems to be an issue with the lift hill so I'm not expecting it to be open until late at least mid July.Manta at Sea World is going to be open for your trip,so head there but expect big lines as it appears your trip will be during it's opening.

macraven · 04-19-2009, 10:41 PM

from what i have read on other boards, not the disboards, i don't see how the new ride could open this late spring.

i'm crossing my fingers that it will be open when i go in the fall......

jshopper2 · 04-20-2009, 01:19 AM

This is good info! I do not want to ride on a coaster that isn't safe!!!!

Jennifer

Orlando313 · 04-20-2009, 01:56 PM

It doesn't look like it will open anytime soon. They were working on the coaster when I was there last Thursday, but it was on the very back between Mummy and Twister. Looked like they were doing some kind of welding stuff or something. Honestly, I think it's just a big rumor about the lift hill, I don't feel that a mistake that large would be made. I'd be more scared of them running out of money, like they've mentioned on the news, than the lift hill being in the wrong place.

dragonfly32837 · 04-20-2009, 05:00 PM

While they were not working on the lift hill; the loading area has made much progress.

donaldduck352 · 04-20-2009, 06:28 PM

My take on this is it was built in Germany to the specs of the engineers and architechs that designed it.If they have a problem of the pieces not fitting,it should fall back on them..

This ride was purchased or finaced years ago.Who's fault is it?? The manufacter-the company hired to build it??

Universal was expecting a spring opening.Now thats out the window.I'm sure there lossing money dailey without it bieng operational..

Its gonna be a huge draw for crowds that US needs NOW!!Much less HP next year.

That raises another question.Will they have problems opening HP on time??

I just hope Universal gets the problem resolved before they lose any more money...

We all know what money shape US is in right now,along with the rest of the economy.All I heard the past week was how empty the parks are,this is not a good sign.

But I know US will pull thru with flying colors!!

ky07 · 04-20-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donaldduck352

My take on this is it was built in Germany to the specs of the engineers and architechs that designed it.If they have a problem of the pieces not fitting,it should fall back on them..

This ride was purchased or finaced years ago.Who's fault is it?? The manufacter-the company hired to build it??

Universal was expecting a spring opening.Now thats out the window.I'm sure there lossing money dailey without it bieng operational..

Its gonna be a huge draw for crowds that US needs NOW!!Much less HP next year.

That raises another question.Will they have problems opening HP on time??

I just hope Universal gets the problem resolved before they lose any more money...

We all know what money shape US is in right now,along with the rest of the economy.All I heard the past week was how empty the parks are,this is not a good sign.

But I know US will pull thru with flying colors!!

I agree

daddy's girl · 04-30-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonfly32837

While they were not working on the lift hill; the loading area has made much progress.

I just now saw on the internet that they put up the lift hill!

F-L-A · 04-20-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshopper2

This is good info! I do not want to ride on a coaster that isn't safe!!!!

Jennifer

Who said anything about the coaster being unsafe? They wouldn't open an attraction that wasn't safe.

04-19-2009, 04:54 PM	#1
CusiCuzi Check out my Youtube channel on Youtube! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	When will Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Open? I ask you DISBoard members, when will Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit open? I'm going to Universal for the last time this year on May 22-24. Will it be at least in the soft openings stage? __________________ Can someone make me a SIG?

04-19-2009, 08:11 PM	#7
DOOM1001 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: 233 miles away Posts: 5,242	Forget HRRR coaster opening anytime soon,construction isn't complete,as others have said there seems to be an issue with the lift hill so I'm not expecting it to be open until late at least mid July.Manta at Sea World is going to be open for your trip,so head there but expect big lines as it appears your trip will be during it's opening. __________________

04-19-2009, 10:41 PM	#8
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,104	from what i have read on other boards, not the disboards, i don't see how the new ride could open this late spring. i'm crossing my fingers that it will be open when i go in the fall...... __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

04-20-2009, 06:28 PM	#12
donaldduck352 Proud Redhead What ever ya do try it, you wont be disappointed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central FLA Posts: 8,292	My take on this is it was built in Germany to the specs of the engineers and architechs that designed it.If they have a problem of the pieces not fitting,it should fall back on them.. This ride was purchased or finaced years ago.Who's fault is it?? The manufacter-the company hired to build it?? Universal was expecting a spring opening.Now thats out the window.I'm sure there lossing money dailey without it bieng operational.. Its gonna be a huge draw for crowds that US needs NOW!!Much less HP next year. That raises another question.Will they have problems opening HP on time?? I just hope Universal gets the problem resolved before they lose any more money... We all know what money shape US is in right now,along with the rest of the economy.All I heard the past week was how empty the parks are,this is not a good sign. But I know US will pull thru with flying colors!! __________________ Humour is to be brave enough to laugh at ones self

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

04-20-2009, 01:19 AM	#9
jshopper2 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 11	This is good info! I do not want to ride on a coaster that isn't safe!!!! Jennifer

04-20-2009, 01:56 PM	#10
Orlando313 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 774	It doesn't look like it will open anytime soon. They were working on the coaster when I was there last Thursday, but it was on the very back between Mummy and Twister. Looked like they were doing some kind of welding stuff or something. Honestly, I think it's just a big rumor about the lift hill, I don't feel that a mistake that large would be made. I'd be more scared of them running out of money, like they've mentioned on the news, than the lift hill being in the wrong place.

04-20-2009, 05:00 PM	#11
dragonfly32837 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 107	While they were not working on the lift hill; the loading area has made much progress.

Similar Threads
thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DLR get me to a ride game	wdi2b	Disneyland Community Board	1073	05-18-2010 12:43 PM
11/28/09 - 12/5/2009 The Nana's Ride the Seas Again #5	mom x4,grandma x4	Disney Cruise Meets	1577	10-27-2009 12:48 PM
Must Sees/Do's for Hollywood Studios	Loritlc3	Disney World Tips	21	04-23-2009 04:13 PM
Hollywood Brown Derby - What should we order?	meliss8599	Disney Restaurants	12	04-19-2009 07:55 PM
How crowded do these rides get??	surgefest	Disneyland (California)	2	04-19-2009 07:43 PM