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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is Open!
 After months of suspicion and rumor over Universal Studios Orlando newest thrill ride, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit finally opened for guests this week. Great reviews have been coming in from riders who got to test the Rockit before it finally opened up. “More thrilling than Manta” and “Better than the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster” have been a few of the phrases thrown around about this new ride, so you have to check it out! The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is located in Production Central, but it’s hard to miss. You will instantly see the 17 story high lift as soon as you enter the park. At night, with its “concert lights” on, you can see it before you even enter Universal Studios Orlando. The Rockit was made to give riders a concert-like atmosphere and experience. It’s a ride with many “firsts” for the Universal Orlando franchise. Featuring a series of thrilling turns, corkscrews and even a loop inspired by the treble clef, this ride will have you holding on tight! Our favorite aspect is the fact that you will get to select a song to be the soundtrack to your thrill ride experience. Choose from a list of 30 songs featuring everyone from Evanescence to MC Hammer. The music is apparently timed to coincide with the various twists and turns this incredible ride will put you through at speeds of over 65 mph. “Sabotage” by the Beastie Boys seems to be a popular choice with riders of the Rockit. This coaster takes the usual souvenir photo a bit further by filming your entire ride experience and editing it into your very own music video you can purchase at the end of your Rip Ride Rockit journey. You have to be 51” and taller to ride the Rockit and it is not recommended for people with health conditions. Make sure you read the restrictions posted outside of every thrill ride for your own safety. But once you’re in the clear get ready for the ride of your life. This is one ride you can’t miss and it’s opening up just in time for the holiday season. Halloween Horror Nights is right around the corner! Imagine zooming through the Rockit while the rest of the park is converted into a haunted land. It’s going to be great for everyone visiting the Orlando theme parks this season! Labels: adults at Universal, New attractions, new rides, New Years in Orlando, Orlando Roller Coasters, Universal Orlando
Coming in 2008….
The New Year is always exciting. Its a chance for everyone to start over, and in Orlando it also means the introduction of new things! The Orlando theme parks are always looking for ways to improve and add to the excitement. One way they do this is by adding new rides and attractions, and sometimes even brand new parks. And 2008  promises to be an exciting new year in Orlando to be sure. The most wonderful part of the new year is that you can still get the best discounts on cheap theme park tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com! We are your best source for cheap theme park tickets, including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Universal and Walt Disney World, so you will want to check us out in the coming months when the newest addition to SeaWorld Orlando opens. Aquatica is due for opening in March, and it is touted to be the freshest and finest water park anywhere.  Over at the Universal Orlando Resort, 2008 will see the introduction of The Simpsons Ride. Based on “The Simpsons” animated TV show, this simulator ride will take over the space once occupied by the Back to the Future Ride. The new ride’s themed gift shop, aptly named the Kwik-E-Mart, is already open for business. The ride is scheduled to follow this spring. The blog at OrlandoFunTickets.comwill keep you posted on any updates along the way. A short drive west will bring you to Busch Gardens Africa, and OrlandoFunTickets.com has your tickets for this action too. Besides the excitement of some of the best roller coasters in the country, Busch Gardens is presenting some fantastic musical acts starting early in the new year. Beginning January 10 and running through the end of March, Irish Thunder will bring their step-dancing spectacular to the Busch Garden’s stage. In the Stanleyville Theater, the Big Band Concert Series begins on January 17 and runs every weekend through February 10. The series features famous big band names like Glen Miller and Artie Shaw, and is included with park admission on concert dates. And admission to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld or Universal Studios won’t break the bank when you get your cheap tickets here at OrlandoFunTickets.com. We are your number one source for discount theme park tickets for all of Orlando’s best attractions, and you can get them all in one place at one time and see what’s new in 2008! Labels: Aquatica at Sea World, New attractions, new rides, new water parks, New Years in Orlando, The Simpsons Ride
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