Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
| Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift | |
|---|---|
Official ride logo | |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | |
| Location | Universal Studios Hollywood |
| Park section | Upper Lot |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opening date | 2026 |
| Replaced | Animal Actors on Location/Special Effects Stage |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched – Spinning |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Designer | Universal Creative |
| Lift/launch system | Linear Synchronous Motor |
| Length | 4,100 ft (1,200 m) |
| Speed | 72 mph (116 km/h) |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Trains | 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train. |
| Theme | Fast & Furious |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Operator | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
| Restraints | Lap bar |
| Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at RCDB | |
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is an upcoming steel spinning launched roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood set to open in 2026. It is manufactured by Intamin and themed to the Fast & Furious film franchise.
Development
In May 2022, a Fast & Furious–themed roller coaster was revealed to be in development at Universal Studios Hollywood.[1][2] On January 8, 2023, the stage shows Animal Actors on Location and Special Effects Stage closed down to make way for the attraction.[3][4] On July 12, 2023, it was announced that the coaster began construction.[5][4][6] On May 3, 2024, Universal announced that the coaster, revealed as "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift", will open in 2026 and will be the park's "first ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster".[7][8] By April 2025, the coaster track was completed.[9]
Characteristics
On June 12, 2025, Universal Hollywood released official concept art and a video promo for the new ride, showcasing riders spinning and racing up and down the track in different model cars from the film franchise.[10][11] The ride is 4100ft long in length and will travel up to speeds of 72mph, making it the fastest Universal coaster in the world.[12] On the same day, ahead of Universal Hollywood’s Mega Movie Summer event, a model of one of the ride’s trains was unveiled. This model is an authentic resemblance of Dom’s 1970 Dodge Charger R/T with lap bar seats, on-board speakers, which would remain on display until the end of the event on August 10, 2025.[13]
See also
- Fast & Furious: Supercharged, a similar attraction themed to the same franchise built for various Universal Studios theme parks
References
- ^ Stella, Alicia (May 1, 2022). "Fast & Furious Drifting Coaster Rumored for Universal Studios Hollywood". Orlando Park Stop. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Universal Studios Hollywood". Screamscape. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Davis-Friedman, Samantha (November 10, 2022). "Two Universal Studios Hollywood shows are closing". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b Martinez, Christian (July 13, 2023). "New 'Fast & Furious' coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ White, Abbey (July 13, 2023). "Universal Studios Hollywood to Get New 'Fast & Furious' Coaster". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Chen, Eve (July 12, 2023). "Calling all speed demons: Fast & Furious roller coaster coming to Universal Studios". USA Today. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Tapp, Tom (May 3, 2024). "360-Degree Spinning "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" Roller Coaster Set For Universal Studios Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Universal Studios Hollywood's First High-Speed Outdoor Roller Coaster, "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift", Set to Launch in 2026, Based on Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious Blockbuster Film Franchise". NBCUniversal Media. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Palm, Iman (April 9, 2025). "New 'Fast & Furious' coaster track completed at Universal Studios Hollywood". KTLA. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "First Look – Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Coaster Unveiled at Universal Studios Hollywood". NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ^ Universal Studios Hollywood (2025-06-12). Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-12 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Universal releases video of 'Fast & Furious' roller coaster". UPI. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ Ace, Shannen (2025-06-12). "FIRST LOOK at Dodge Charger Ride Vehicle for Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood - WDWNT". WDW News Today. Retrieved 2025-07-03.