Universal Studios Florida released details on “Project Rumble” this past Wednesday, and it’s a coaster! Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit is the official name of the attraction, a new 167 ft tall coaster which is planned to become a new icon for the park.

Located between Jimmy Neutron and the Blue Man Group theater, the ride will be an outdoor thrill ride flying above the park and parts of CityWalk, unlike the park’s other rides which are mostly indoors. The ride is reported to allow riders to select music to listen to on the ride and create a music video of their ride. Rockit is designed by Maurer Söhne and appears to be using their X-Car system.

Rockit looks like a great addition to the park. Although I was hoping for a B&M hyper like Hollywood Dream: The Ride at Universal Studios Japan, I am looking forward to riding this and experiencing Maurer Söhne’s X-Cars.

Read more from the Orlando Sentinel.

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