Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida

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What was Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit?

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was an open-air roller coaster that featured a 167-foot-tall vertical lift, reached speeds of up to 65 mph, and—despite the loop and several corkscrews—did not actually invert (hence the lack of over-the-shoulder restraints). Each seat had an onboard stereo system that let each passenger choose a ride soundtrack, along with cameras that recorded your ride (for purchase later, of course).

Where was Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit located?

In Production Central, which is in Universal Studios Florida.

Height restrictions and other factors

Riders had to be between 51 and 79 inches tall to ride, but before you got in line, all your personal items (including wallets and cell phones) needed to be stored in the free lockers outside the attraction – all guests were required to pass through metal detectors before riding. This attraction accepted Express Passes and usually had a single-rider line available. There was a test seat available for those who had concerns about the size of the restraints, while guests in a wheelchair needed to be able to transfer to the ride vehicle.

What you wish you knew before you experienced it

The single-rider line could be deceptively slow. Plus, there was no need to worry about getting a seat in the front row – the ride vehicles featured stadium seating, so you were guaranteed to get a good view. Finally, you’d only have about 30 seconds to pick the song for your ride, so we recommended studying the song list and picking your faves before you went!

How scary was Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit?

5 out of 5. While the ride itself wasn’t that intense, its first hill was a major psych-out.

Operating Dates

August 19, 2009 to August 17, 2025

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – song list

Classic Rock/Metal: “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance (2006)
Pop/Disco: “Waterloo” by ABBA (1974)
Country: “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” By Shania Twain (1997)
Rap/Hip-Hop: “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar (2017)
Club/Electronica: “Sandstorm” by Darude (2000)

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – Secret Playlist

In addition to the 5 songs available on the main screen, there was an additional list of more than 60 secret songs that could only be accessed if you were in the know. To select one of these songs, you’d take your seat on the ride and, instead of going through the song selection menu, press your finger on the Rip Ride Rockit logo for a full 10 seconds. A numerical keypad would then pop up, and you’d be able to enter the three-digit code of your chosen jam. The tricky part here is that there was no list of songs, and you wouldn’t have your phone with you, so it was important to make sure you memorized a few options and their corresponding codes from the list below before you queued up for the coaster. (If you didn’t enter it fast enough, a random track would be selected for your ride.)

Because these songs were from a secret list, they had separate licensing rights, which meant that if you chose a secret song, you would not be able to purchase a video at the end of the ride.

101 – Rush – “The Temples of Syrinx” (1976)
102 – The Smithereens – “Blues Before & After” (1990)
103 – The Doors – “Break On Through” (1967)
104 – Elton John – “Crocodile Rock” (1973)
105 – Steely Dan – “Do It Again” (1972)
106 – Candlebox – “Don’t You” (1993)
107 – Gov’t Mule – “Drivin’ Rain” (2002)
108 – The Byrds – “Eight Miles High” (1966)
109 – Aldo Nova – “Fantasy” (1982)
110 – American Hi-Fi – “I’m A Fool” (2001)
112 – Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Freebird” (1973)
113 – Led Zeppelin – “Immigrant Song” (1970)
114 – Jane’s Addiction – “Just Because” (2003)
115 – Lenny Kravitz – “Live” (1998)
116 – Queens of the Stone Age – “Mexicola” (1998)

121 – Tom Petty – “Runnin’ down a Dream” (1989)
122 – The Rolling Stones – “Start Me Up” (1981)
123 – Muse – “Stockholm Syndrome” (2003)
124 – Breaking Benjamin – “The Diary of Jane” (2006)
127 – Foreigner – “Urgent” (1981)
128 – U2 – “Vertigo” (2004)
129 – Journey – “Wheel in the Sky” (1978)
130 – The Who – “Won’t Get Fooled Again” (1979)
131 – Blue Man Group – “Klein Mandelbrot” (1999)
132 – Blue Man Group – “Drumbone” (1999)

301 – Modest Mouse – “Float On” (2004)
302 – Jackson Five – “I Want You Back” (1969)
303 – The Cat Empire – “In My Pocket” (2005)
304 – Billy Joel – “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” (1980)
306 – Eminem – “Lose Yourself” (2002)
307 – Christopher Cross – “Ride Like the Wind” (1979)
308 – Bryan Adams – “Run to You” (1988)
309 – John Legend – “Save Room” (2006)
310 – Madonna – “Vogue” (1990)
311 – Fleetwood Mac – “You Make Loving Fun” (1977)
312 – Barry White – “My Everything” (1997)

504 – Robert Cray – “Smoking Gun” (2008)
506 – B.B. King – “The Thrill Is Gone” (1969)
507 – John Mayer Trio – “Who Did You Think I Was” (2005)
508 – Dry – “Pivot” (1998)

701 – Metallica – “Cyanide” (2008)
702 – Flaw – “Endangered Species” (2004)
703 – Metallica – “For Whom the Bell Tolls” (1984)
704 – Black Label Society – “Forever Down” (2005)
705 – The Sword – “How Heavy This Axe” (2008)
706 – Ministry – “Just One Fix” (1992)
707 – Rage against the Machine – “Know Your Enemy” (1991)
708 – Ministry – “Let’s Go” (2007)
709 – Pantera – “Mouth for War” (1992)
710 – Judas Priest – “Painkiller” (1990)
711 – Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” (1980)
712 – Down – “Temptation’s Wings” (1995)
713 – Iron Maiden – “Wicker Man” (1975)
714 – Ill Nino – “Unreal” (2001)
715 – Megadeth – “Wake Up Dead” (1986)
716 – Suicidal Tendencies – “We Call This Mutha Revenge” (1992)
718 – Judas Priest – “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” (1982)
782 – Skillet – “Monster” (2009)

901 – The Muppets – “Movin’ Right Along” (1979)
902 – The Muppets – “Rainbow Connection” (1979)
903 – Paper Moon – “Your Attitude Towards Cuttlefish” (2002)
904 – Modest Mussorgsky – “Night on Bald Mountain” (1867)

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